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Anchar Lake

Anchar Lake
Location of lake in India.
Location of lake in India.
Anchar Lake
LocationSoura, J&K, India
Coordinates34°09′N 74°47′E / 34.150°N 74.783°E / 34.150; 74.783
Typelake

Anchar Lake (Urdu and Kashmiri: [ãːˈt͡ʃaːr] ; lit.'Pickle') is a lake located in Soura in the Srinagar district of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Situated close to Ganderbal, the lake is connected with the famous Dal Lake via a channel "Amir Khan Nallah" which passes through Gilsar and Khushal Sar. The lake is in a highly deteriorated condition. In case of flooding, the excessive water of Dal is diverted here.[1]

The Shallabugh Wetland extends to include Anchar Lake, which serves as a vital water source for the interconnected wetland ecosystem. It plays a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of aquatic life and promoting environmental harmony in the region. This wetland serves as a connecting link between Anchar Lake and the Sind River.[2]

  1. ^ "Floods in Kashmir, Army called out". The Times of India. 4 September 2006. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Shallabugh Wetland Grows as Eco-Tourism Spot, Urges Collective Conservation". Kashmir Life. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

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