Banjosa Lake

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]

Banjosa Lake
Banjosa Lake
LocationRawalakot, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir
Coordinates33°48′38″N 73°48′59″E
TypeArtificial lake
Basin countriesPakistan
Surface elevation1,981 meters (6,499 ft)

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
Resorts at Banjosa Lake

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
  1. "Banjosa Lake". ajktourism.gov.pk. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  2. Banjosa Lake, Pakistan
  3. "Banjosa Lake on map, distance from Rawalakot". Google Maps. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  4. "Hotels on Banjosa Lake". www.ajktours.com. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
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