Banjosa Lake
| Banjosa Lake | |
|---|---|
 Banjosa Lake natural | |
| Location | Rawalakot, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir |
| Coordinates | 33°48′38″N 73°48′59″E / 33.81056°N 73.81639°E |
| Type | lake |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface elevation | 1,981 meters (6,499 ft) |
Banjosa Lake (Urdu: بنجوسہ جھیل ) is an artificial lake and a tourist resort 18 kilometers (11 mi) from the city of Rawalakot in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 1,981 meters (6,499 ft).[1][2][3]
The lake is surrounded by dense pine forest and mountains, which make it charming and romantic. The Lake is accessible by a metalled road from Rawalakot.[4]
Climate
The weather in the area remains cool in Summers and cold in Winter. In December and January snowfall also occurs here and the temperature falls to -5 °C. During Summer, the temperature remains 16 °C (61 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F).[2]
Accommodation
Some rest houses and huts of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department, Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD) and Pearl Development Authority are located here. A few hotels, guest houses and tuck shops also exist near the lake. A market is located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) away in Chotta Gala Bazaar and Banjosa Bazaar where all the basic necessities of life are available. A few hotels and rest houses are also located in this town.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Banjosa Lake". ajktourism.gov.pk. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ a b Banjosa Lake, Pakistan
- ^ "Banjosa Lake on map, distance from Rawalakot". Google Maps. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Hotels on Banjosa Lake". www.ajktours.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
