Shounter Lake is a scenic lake located in Shounter Valley, a sub valley of Neelam Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, at the elevation of 3,100 meters (10,200 ft).[1][2] The lake is fed by the surrounding mountains glacial waters. The lake is encircled by snow coated mountains, green grass vegetation and specimens of Iris hookeriana are dispersed around the lake. The lake is accessible from Kel town of Neelum Valley, by a jeepable track.[citation needed]
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![]() Shounter Lake, Azad Kashmir | |
![]() ![]() Shounter Lake | |
Location | Shounter, Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir |
Coordinates | 34°58′23″N 74°30′46″E |
Type | Alpine Glacial lake |
Primary inflows | Glacial waters |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Residence time | May - August |
Surface elevation | 3,100 meters (10,200 ft) |
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