2007-01-02 19:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
WULAR LAKE or Tank is in JAMMU and KASHMIR State-
The Wular lake is the largest fresh water lake in India. It is about 13 miles long and 6 miles broad, covering an area of about 78.5 sq. miles. It is encircled by the high mountains on the north and north-east of the valley. The rivers Bohnar, Madamati and Erin from the mountain ranges and the Vetasta (Jhelum) and the Ningal from the south bring hundreds of tons of silt into the lake year after year.
The word Wular comes from a Sanskrit word 'Ullola' which means stormy, high rising waves. The origin may also be attributed to a Kashmiri word 'Wul' which means a gap or a fissure.
There are 15th century ruins in the centre of the lake which are the remains of an island created by King Zain-ul-abidin. With its turbulent, perpetually wind-ruffled waters, its exciting variety of avian life enhances the sheer beauty of its setting.-
2007-01-02 21:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wular Lake is situated in of Jammu and Kashmir, between Sopore and Bandipore in north west India. The lake was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is the largest freshwater lake in India.
The River Jhelum feeds into the lake, which acts as a natural flood reservoir. The size can vary between (30 to 260 square kilometers), depending on the season.
There are 15th century ruins in the centre of the lake which are the remains of an island created by King Zain-ul-abidin. With its turbulent, perpetually wind-ruffled waters, its exciting variety of avian life enhances the sheer beauty of its setting.
2007-01-03 03:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by silambs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wular Lake is located in Jammu & Kashmir.
2007-01-03 03:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wular Lake is situated n province of Jammu and Kashmir, between Sopore and Bandipore in north west India. The lake was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is the largest freshwater lake in India.
For more information about Wular Lake, please check the following links:
http://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/freshwater_wetlands/our_work/ramsar_sites/wular_lake_.cfm
http://www.globalnature.org/docs/02_vorlage.asp?id=24363&domid=1011&sp=E&addlastid=&m1=11089&m2=11093&m3=18849&m4=24363
2007-01-03 04:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jammu & Kashmir
2007-01-05 09:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Foodie1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jammu & Kashmir
2007-01-03 03:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Meeto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
2007-01-03 03:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by mr_BIG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jammu and kashmir
2007-01-03 07:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by shree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jammu and kashmir
2007-01-03 03:26:28 · answer #9 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋