Kausar Nag or Kausarnag (sometimes alternatively spelled as Konsarnag), is a high-altitude oligotrophic lake located at an elevation of 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) above sea level.[1] Kausar Nag is located in the Pir Panjal mountain range in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake is roughly 3 km (2 mi) long and .75 km (0 mi) at the widest point.[2] This lake is considered sacred in Hinduism.

Kausar Nag
Kausar Nag Lake in August
Kausar Nag Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India Show map of Jammu and Kashmir Kausar Nag Kausar Nag (India) Show map of India
Location	Kulgam, Kashmir valley, India
Coordinates	33°30′44″N 74°46′08″E
Type	Oligotrophic lake
Primary inflows	Melting of snow
Primary outflows	A tributary of Aharbal waterfall
Max. length	1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi)
Max. width	0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi)
Surface elevation	3,500 metres (11,500 ft)
Frozen	November to July

Legends

It is believed that Manu's boat that carried the Vedas and the Saptarishi was stuck near this Lake after the Great flood.[3]

See also

• Chiranbal
• Aharbal
• Mughal Road
• Gangabal
• Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kulgam district

References

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