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Banjosa lake

Banjosa Lake is a beautiful and serene artificial lake situated in the district of Poonch in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, attracting thousands of visitors every year.The lake is located at an elevation of 1,981 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 2.5 kilometers. It was formed by constructing a dam on the Banjosa River, which is a tributary of the Poonch River. The lake is surrounded by lush green mountains and trees, providing a stunning and peaceful view for the visitors.

Banjosa lake

Banjosa Lake is a beautiful and serene artificial lake situated in the district of Poonch in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, attracting thousands of visitors every year.The lake is located at an elevation of 1,981 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 2.5 kilometers. It was formed by constructing a dam on the Banjosa River, which is a tributary of the Poonch River. The lake is surrounded by lush green mountains and trees, providing a stunning and peaceful view for the visitors.

How to get

Travelling by road, From Islamabad: Banjosa Lake is approximately 200 km away from Islamabad, and it takes around 4-5 hours to reach there by road. You can take the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway and then turn onto the Muzaffarabad Road to reach Rawalakot. From Rawalakot, you can take the Banjosa Road, which is a narrow but well-paved road that leads to the lake. From Rawalakot: Rawalakot is the nearest town to Banjosa Lake, and it is around 20 km away. You can take a shared taxi or hire a private car from Rawalakot to reach the lake. The road leading to the lake from Rawalakot is very scenic and passes through beautiful valleys and forests.

How to get

Travelling by road, From Islamabad: Banjosa Lake is approximately 200 km away from Islamabad, and it takes around 4-5 hours to reach there by road. You can take the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway and then turn onto the Muzaffarabad Road to reach Rawalakot. From Rawalakot, you can take the Banjosa Road, which is a narrow but well-paved road that leads to the lake. From Rawalakot: Rawalakot is the nearest town to Banjosa Lake, and it is around 20 km away. You can take a shared taxi or hire a private car from Rawalakot to reach the lake. The road leading to the lake from Rawalakot is very scenic and passes through beautiful valleys and forests.

Places to go

The nearby Banjosa Rest House is a popular place to stay, offering comfortable accommodation with beautiful views of the lake and mountains.

Places to go

The nearby Banjosa Rest House is a popular place to stay, offering comfortable accommodation with beautiful views of the lake and mountains.

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Sangam Hotel

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