Banjosa Lake
| Banjosa Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 33°48′38″N 73°48′59″E / 33.81056°N 73.81639°E |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface elevation | 1,981 meters (6,499 ft) |
Banjosa Lake (Urdu: بنجوسہ جھیل ) is an artificial lake and a tourist resort 20 kilometers (12 mi) from the city of Rawalakot in District Poonch of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of 1,981 meters (6,499 ft). [1]
The lake is surrounded by densely pine forest and mountains, which make its very charming and romantic.
Climate
The weather in this area remains cool in summers, and very cold and chilly in winter. In December and January snowfall also occurs there and temperature falls to -5 °C.
Transportation
The Banjosa Lake is accessible by a metallic road from Rawalakot. Public transport vans run daily between Rawalakot and Banjosa.
Accommodation
Some rest houses and huts of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department, Pakistan Public Works Department and Pearl Development Authority are located here for tourists stay. A few hotels, guest houses and tuck shops also exist near lake.
A market is located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) away in Chotta Gala town where all the basic necessities of life are available. Few hotels and rest houses are also located in this town.
Communication
The area around lake is covered by all GSM operators .
See also
References
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