MANSAR LAKE JAMMU
Mansar lake
Situated at a distance of around 62 kms from Jammu city lies a fascinating adventure tourism destination Mansar lake. Encompassed by the backwoods secured slopes, Mansar Lake gives you grand perspectives of the neighbouring greenery. Mansar is an ideal place to escape from the rushed timetable of life to submerge in nature and rediscover yourself. 

Attractions:

Mansar lake.
On the eastern bank of Mansar Lake lies a temple called Sheeshnag temple lodging a figure of snake with six heads. It is believed that Sheeshnag temple is very auspicious for newly wedded couples thereby seeking the blessings of Sheeshnag by making three Parikarmas ( It is a ritual in Hindu religion where in Hindus move in around an objection of religious devotion in clock wise direction)  around the lake as it brings them good luck for the rest of the future
Besides Sheeshnag temple there are two other holy places of Umapati Mahadev and Narsimha and also a temple of Durga, additionally situated in the nearby region of the lake. There is also an untamed life asylum that is home to various wild life species which includes Neelgai, spotted deer, and waterfowls.
Apart from religious sites, boating facility is also available here, provided by the tourism department of J&K. Alongside the recreational activities, one can enjoy rich varied vegetation encircling the lake.

Plenty of fish in mansar lake is one of the best thing visitors enjoy playing with.

Visitors feeding the fish aatta (Flour balls)


A brief history:
The historical background of Mansar Lake (also Surinasar Lake) dates back to the season of Mahabharata. Babaruvahan, son of Arjun and Ulpi was administrating the particular territory amid Mahabharata. Post Mahabharata Arjun, performed ‘’Ashvamedha Yagya’’(ritual of sacrificing horse) in order to show his supremacy over the area but unfortunately the horse was captured by his own son Babaruvahan near Dhar on Udhampur road where later Arjun was murdered by his own son Babaruvahan. Being triumphant he impart his prosperity to her mom Ulpi by presenting the head of his father Arjun. On seeing the head, her mother got shocked and told her son that he had killed his father. Now to resurrect Arjun, Mani was required from Sheeshnag (presently at Mansar Lake). It was then Babaruvahan who made a tunnel (surang) with his bolt and shaped Surangsar which is presently known as Surinasar. After overthrowing Sheeshnag, and conquering the Mani he appeared at Manisar presently known as Mansar. 
There is also located a wild life sanctuary by the side of the beautiful Lake here are some pics.

A deer in the wild life sanctuary located alongside mansar lake.



Best time to visit:
 One can visit Mansar throughout the year
Entry fee:
No
Open time:
7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m