geo.wikisort.org - ReservoirNigeen Lake (alternatively spelled as Nageen Lake) is a mildly eutrophic[1] lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is sometimes considered a part of the Dal lake and is connected to it via a narrow strait.[2] It is also connected to the Khushal Sar and Gil Sar lakes via a channel known as Nallah Amir Khan.[3]
Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Body of water
Nigeen Lake |
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A view of the Nigeen lake with the Hari Parbat hill in the background |
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Location | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
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Coordinates | 34°06′50″N 74°49′56″E |
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Primary outflows | Nallah Amir Khan |
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Basin countries | India |
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Max. length | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
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Max. width | 0.82 km (0.51 mi) |
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Surface elevation | 1,582 m (5,190 ft) |
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Etymology
The Nigeen lake is surrounded by a large number of willow and poplar trees. Hence, it has come to be referred as a "nageena", which means "the jewel in the ring". The word "nigeen" is a local variant of the same word.[2]
Location
The lake is located adjacent to the Hari Parbat hillock, to the west of the Dal lake.
To its north and west, lie the localities of Baghwanpora and Lal Bazar while to its north east lies the locality of Hazratbal, which is known for the famous shrine.[2]
Present status
The lake is a major tourist attraction in Srinagar, known for its relatively pristine waters as compared to the Dal lake. Houseboats and shikaras are a usual sight. Its also ideal for swimming, being deeper and less crowded than the Dal lake.[2] The colonial era Nigeen Club is situated on the eastern shore of the lake.
However, as is the problem with other water bodies in the Kashmir Valley, the lake also suffers from encroachments which are deteriorating its water quality and also increasing the risk of floods. As such, the government of Jammu and Kashmir is engaged in taking steps to help improve the condition of the lake and restore it to its original glory.[4]
Panoramic view of the houseboat lined west bank of Nigeen lake with
Hari Parbat in left foreground and snow capped Pir Panjal in the background.
References
Hydrography of Jammu and Kashmir |
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Rivers | |
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Lakes | |
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Glaciers |
- Kolahoi Glacier
- Machoi Glacier
- Shafat Glacier
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Dams, Barrages |
- Baglihar Dam
- Pakal Dul Dam
- Dul Hasti Dam
- Dumkhar Dam
- Kishanganga Dam
- Nimoo Bazgo Dam
- Ratle Dam
- Salal Dam
- Uri Dam
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Hydrography of surrounding areas |
- Himachal Pradesh
- Punjab, India
- Pakistan
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Kashmir Valley |
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Passes |
- Banihal Pass
- Zojila
- Burzil Pass
- Sinthan top
- Margan Top
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Valleys |
- Sind Valley
- Lidder Valley
- Lolab Valley
- Betaab Valley
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Cities | |
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Towns |
- Akingam
- Achabal
- Pulwama
- Budgam
- Ganderbal
- Shopian
- Bandipore
- Kulgam
- Downtown
- Nowshera
- Gurez
- Pattan
- Kangan
- Hazratbal
- Awantipora
- Tral
- Qazigund
- Kokernag
- Shangus
- Bijbehara
- Doru
- Pahalgam
- Pattan
- Uri
- Kreeri
- Boniyar
- Tangmarg
- Sopore
- Rafaiabad
- Karnah
- Kupwara
- Lolab
- Handwara
- Langate
- Charari Sharief
- Beerwah
- Chadoora
- Bagh e Mehtab
- Sumbal Sonawari
- Quimoh
- Pahloo
- D.H.Pora
- Soura
- Buchpora
- Jawahar Nagar Srinagar
- Rajbagh
- Bemina
- Maisuma
- Karan Nagar
- Indira Nagar, Srinagar
- Hazratbal
- Lal Chowk
- Sonwar Bagh
- Nowhatta
- Hazratbal
- Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
- Lal Bazar
- Zukura
- Munawar Abad
- Badami Bagh
- Nowshera, Srinagar
- Singhpora
- Magam
- Kokernag
- Daksum
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Rivers | |
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Glaciers |
- Kolhoi Glacier
- Machoi Glacier
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Lakes | |
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Mountains | |
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Hill stations and Mughal gardens |
- Pahalgam
- Sonamarg
- Yusmarg
- Gulmarg
- Aharbal
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Verinag
- Kokernag
- Naseem Bagh
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Protected Areas |
- Dachigam
- Hokersar
- Hirpora
- Overa-Aru
- Rajparian
- Gulmarg
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See also |
- History of Kashmir
- Kashmir conflict
- The Valley Of Kashmir (1895 book)
- Line of Control
- Jammu–Baramulla line
- Kashmiri language
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