Manasbal Water Sports Festival

Manasbal lake Resort is a very rich, composite, resource of  Attractions comprising fresh lake(deepest lake of Kashmir)  surrounding landscapes-Forests/mountains/plateaus, Historical park(Jaroka park), with tremendous potential of water recreation like, Shikara sailing/cruise boating/canoeing/kayaking/jet skiing/Angling/water Zorbing/water skiing/paddle boating/cycle run/ hiking etc. Considering the huge potential/ scope of Tourism at Manasbal and to  drift a good number of Visitors to Manasbal; a promotional event is being carried out at Manasbal. This Event will be kick starting of new dimension for promoting the offbeat potential of the Manasbal Resort. Manasbal is offering a different experience for the visitors and its promotion can lessen the mass Tourism influx at prominent Tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Srinagar city etc, Through this Promotional Event local people can be made aware about Tourism and its benefits towards them and can also prove an opportunity for conservation of Local Culture and Heritage plus providing alternative Tourist experiences for Visitors. Such new offbeat offerings/ places can  can resulting in making the stay of Tourists longer in Kashmir and can provide benefits to the local communities socially and economically.It is known as supreme gem of all lakes in Kashmir. It is the deepest lake of J&K. This is known for its serenity and sheer beauty. Large growth of lotus at periphery of the lake adds to beauty of the lake. Mughal Garden called Jarokabagh, built by Noor Jahan over looks the lake. The ruins of this 17th century fort built by Mughals are close to shore of the lake. This is a good place for bird watching. Manasbal lake is a largest natural stamping ground of Aquatic birds In Kashmir and is wonderful place for bird watching There are ruins of an ancient Hindu temple near eastern shore. Visit to Kheerbhawani temple which lies on a detour to Manasbal from Srinagar near Tulmulla.