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Surinsar Lake[2] is situated 42 km (26 mi) from Jammu city by road, surrounded by hills and dense forests, and has some mythological importance. Surinsar and Mansar Lakes are considered as twin lakes, as Mansar is located 9 km (5.6 mi) away from it. The Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the midst of both lakes.[3]

Surinsar Lake
Surinsar Lake
Location	Jammu and Kashmir
Coordinates	32.696076°N 75.146806°E / 32.696076; 75.146806
Basin countries	India
Islands	Small island at the middle
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
Designated	8 November 2005
Reference no.	1573[1]

The region is populated with abundant fauna, flora and avifauna. A small island is at the middle of the lake.[4] This island is home to thousands of bats.[3] Due to some religious beliefs, swimming and boating were discouraged but in recent time we have seen extensive development either in infrastructure or in Boating. There opens many options of recreations like Climbing wall, open theatre, baby and family parks, restaurants etc. It is becoming the most sought destination of tourists in Jammu region and regularly there are thousands who are travelling to Saruinsar lake . [4]

History

According to Hindu mythology, the origin of this lake is associated with the warrior of Mahabharata, Arjun. It is believed that son of Arjun shot an illustrious arrow on the ground of Mansar and a spring gushed from the land and became Surinsar Lake.[3] Firstly, it was known as Surang Sar[lower-alpha 1] and by the time it became Surinsar.[4]

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