Lakes of Azad Kashmir annex to Pakistan

Banjosa Lake is Situated 20 kilometers from Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir,  at an altitude of 1981 meters. Its scenic beauty and impressive surrounding is compelling and attracts tourists to reach here to enjoy the nature for a possible comeback. Amidst the captivating beauty of Banjosa the artificial lake reflects the dense forest standing along the surrounding of the resting calm waters of Banjosa lake.

Banjosa Lake Rawalkot

Ansoo Lake

Ansoo Lake is a high-altitude lake (elevation 16,492 feet ) in the Kaghan Valley of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province (NWFP)of Pakistan. It can be reached by a difficult trek from Saiful Mulook Lake and requires physical and mental fitness. The name “Ansoo” comes from its tear-like shape (the Urdu word Ansoo means teardrop). The lake is said to have been discovered in 1993 by Pakistan Air Force pilots who were flying low above the area.

Chitta Katha Lake

The Chitta Katha Lake is a lake in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan in the Shonter Valley.It is located at an altitude of 3,800 meters (12,467 ft). Chitta Katha Lake is only accessible in the months of July and August. Common route followed by the tourists is through Kel. 

Lake Saif-ul-Malook

Lake Saif-ul-Malook is a lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley near Naran. It is in the north east of Mansehra District in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, (NWFP)Pakistan. A fairy tale called Saif-ul-Malook, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake. It is the story of prince of Persia who fell in love with a fairy princess at the lake. The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon. 

Satpara Lake

Satpara Lake is an important lake in Skardu Valley which supplies water for the town of Skardu, which is located at 2,636 meters (8,650 ft). It is one of the most picturesque lakes in Pakistan. A story is attached with this lake by local people that there is gold mine in the bottom of this lake, due to which its water seems shining in the day time. It is the highest in Pakistan and most beautiful lake of Asia covered with peaks over 7000 meters above the sea level, Nagar valley in Pakistan. 

Rama Lake

Rama Lake is a lake near Astore in Pakistan. It is on the top of the beautiful Astore Valley, covered with oak trees and greenery.

Mohsin H.Chinoy