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Sheshnag Lake in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Enjoy the natural beauty of Sheshnag Lake

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About Sheshnag Lake in Pahalgam

Sheshnag is a famous lake near Pahalgam. The lake is famous for its clean water and is home to different species of fish. It is believed that the lake belongs to Sheshnag, the lord of snakes and is said to be created by the Lord himself. Sheshnag lake in Pahalgam is a significant place for Hindu devotees. 

Sheshnag jheel in Pahalgam is one of the primary attractions near Pahalgam in the Kashmir valley. The lake is situated at a high altitude in the alpine. The elevation at which is the lake is situated is 3590 meters. Due to it being an oligotrophic lake, the quality of the water here is drinkable. The length of the lake stretches up to 1.1 kilometers at the maximum and the maximum width is around 0.7 kilometers. Most of the people who visit Sheshnag Lake in Kashmir are the devotees visiting the Amarnath Cave. The distance between the lake and Pahalgam is around 23 kilometers. Even if one is not going for the Amarnath Cave, a visit to this gorgeous natural place can be planned when visiting Pahalgam and/or Kashmir. The answer to “why did Lord Vishnu sleep on a snake” is that Lord Vishnu is peaceful and remains unaffected even by sleeping on the thousand-headed Shesha snake. 

History of Sheshnag Lake

Sheshnag lake in Kashmir has a rich history and a great story to it. The source of this story can be traced to the many beliefs in Hindu mythology. According to the belief, the king of snakes or Sheshnag dug out this lake. This snake is believed to still live in the lake somewhere. Because of the Sheshnag snake in Amarnath, many devotees going for the Amarnath Yatra stop here to pay their respects to the king of snakes. It is also a convenient spot for the devotees as the lake lies on the track leading to the Amarnath Cave.

Topography of Sheshnag Lake

The Sheshnag Lake in Pahalgam is located in the Kashmir Valley about 23 kilometers away from Pahalgam. The lake is surrounded by beautiful lush green trees and meadows. The mountains all around are covered with snow, which is the primary source of the lake’s waters. The other sources are the streams running down these mountains. The lake drains out into a stream that goes to the Liddle River in Pahalgam. There are many kinds of fishes in this lake, the prominent one being the brown trout. This lake can be accessed from Chandwari after a trek of 7 kilometers.

Attractions Near Sheshnag Jheel in Pahalgam

Aru Valley: Aru Valley is one of the most favorite destinations near Sheshnag lake in Kashmir. The place is famous for picturesque views and stunning surroundings. The place boasts of many gorgeous lakes and peaks. The place is perfect to spend some serene and calm moments in the lap of nature. There are many outdoor activities that one can try in the lush green environment such as horse riding, hiking, and trekking. 

Betaab Valley: Another stunning place to visit near Sheshnag lake in Pahalgam is Betaab Valley. The valley is surrounded by lush green mountains, covered in deodar trees and pine forests. The valley has been a famous filming location for many Bollywood movies. Scenic views consisting of snow-capped mountains, streams, and gorgeous landscapes attracts tourists from all over the world.

Lidder River: Another mesmerising place to visit near Sheshnag Jheel in Pahalgam is Lidder River. The source of Lidder River is Kolahoi Glacier and it flows through the most stunning places in the valley. Lidder River is one of the famous tourist spots and people come here to rejuvenate and relax in the beautiful surroundings. 

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    Amir Raja

    Kolkata

    Amir's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    It was wonderful experience coming at Kashmir and enjoying at full. Horse ride in sonmarg and Pahalgam.
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    Hareesh Kumar

    Coimbatore

    Hareesh's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

    In Trip helped us plan our trip to Srinagar in October. They were very communicative and provided all the details. They gave us a extremely competitive price. The hotel we stayed in Srinagar was excellent and highly recommend it. The hotel we stayed in Pahalgam was mediocre. The food at that hotel w
    as not good. The stay at the house boat was fun. In Trip delivered what they promised. They were very eager to help us in any way needed.
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    Viveksk

    Mumbai

    Viveksk's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    We were connected to Grey star Tours and Travels by travel triangle who help was with our trip to Kashmir. Ms Syed Misba from GREYSTAR planned out itinerary, booked the hotels and was available 24 x 7 for any support. Pervez, who came with us to all the sites was a gem. We had a wonderful and memora
    ble trip. The trip to Tajiwas on horseback. Betaab valley Climb to Shankaracharya temple.
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    Aleenacr

    New delhi

    Aleenacr's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

    We had a good trip. The trip planning was more or less good. We did a lot deliberation and talking regarding the itenary and fixed on one. I think we would have preferred some more information regarding the location and it's limitation. Especially for a place loke kashmir. Like We were not able to v
    isit some places due to security reasons which could have been highlighted earlier. Also there was random checking at some places, which we could have known earlier. As due to a confusion at a checking center we lost one of our bags. A bit more information regarding hotels regarding reviews etc., as although our hotel at gulmarg was pretty good, the one in srinagar was not upto par. Gulmarg only.
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    Tushar Bhatt

    Pune

    Tushar's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    Last week we had a great visit to Kashmir with help of Kashmir heaven. We had a very smooth and enjoyable transit, stays and foods. Even the hotel staff provided on demand food. Failzalbhai selected such customer friendly hotels for us. Most important:- The cab - this is most important for us as t
    raveller because he is only guide for us. Faisal bhai selected Tanveer bhai for our cab service, Tanveer bhai is very nice person, punctual and trustworthy person. He saved lots of money by proper guidance in selection of end level cab, pony rides and sikara. Overall I had great days in Kashmir with help of Kashmir heaven tour and travels. The Kashmir heavenly landscape, mountain and the dal lake.
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    Rakesh R

    Chennai

    Rakesh's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

    "I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Kashmir trip with Road to Trips India, and it was truly unforgettable! The team, especially Iqra and Pankaj, went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable and smooth journey. Every detail was meticulously planned, from the stunning itinerary to the
    comfortable accommodations. Iqra’s deep knowledge of the region and her warm hospitality made us feel welcomed and connected to the beauty and culture of Kashmir. Thanks to Iqra and Pankaj for handling all logistics with ease and always ready to help. Thanks to their dedication, we could immerse ourselves in the breathtaking scenery without worry. I highly recommend Road to Trips India to anyone looking to explore the wonders of Kashmir. This was a trip of a lifetime!"
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    Phani Nittala

    New delhi

    Phani's 6 days trip to Pahalgam

    Trip is planned by Breezy travels - Arooj. Everything is planned meticulously. Stayed for 3 nights in Hotel Zariyab and one night in Anarkali house boat which are both good in terms of service, cleanliness, food etc. The cab driver is polite and co-operative. Overall it’s a good experience in Srinag
    ar hotels. Stayed for one night in Hotel Frosty in Pahalgam. The hotel staff is rude and they served only one item(Poha) for feedback. This need to be improved/alternative to be provided for future guests visiting Srinagar:
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    Nikhil Valsaraj

    Bangalore

    Nikhil's 7 days trip to Pahalgam

    Had a decent experience....had a bad experience from initial driver where he cheated us by not dropping g us at the specified location and looting money from us..The rest was ok...the hotels were not too great nor too bad
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    Ilajha

    New delhi

    Ilajha's 7 days trip to Pahalgam

    Travel agent asked for tip, never ever had been asked for tip by an agent and when we denied after completing our trip ,agent said giving tip is not an big issue.Hotel Manager at hotel Grand Hill View begged for tip while he did not even lift our hankies ,no greetings,no welcome , nothing but while
    we were leaving he came to my husband asking for tip and when given 100 Rs ,he asked for more money saying give us more .As if our money is tree grown not earned. Pony ride charges were not mentioned in the itinerary at least must have been mentioned lum sum cost per person,so itinerary was not good. Coming back to hotel Rozan jay our room was good But at dinner, food was getting served as if you are having free food. New Manager walking in suit kept eyes on you while you fill your plate. And this behaviour was very unwelcoming , like seriously if you want your guest to have food as per your liking and serving capacity then do not even serve food. Also Menü varied to normal to good only when larger group checked in into the hotel, this is not right way. At least do not make your longer staying guests feel as nothing and less respectable just because they are not coming in with 5 6 persons. Gulmarg was great .
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    Jamuna Bhaskar

    Bengaluru

    Jamuna's 5 days trip to Pahalgam

    We had booked for kashmir tour package through travel triangle, we received quotes from 3 travel agencies in kashmir and we chose kashmir heaven. Fathima provided quotes for 3 star hotels which I asked to change to 4star hotels. We booked for 5 nights and 6 days. Vehicle arranged was good and driver
    was ok but did not act as tour guide, he was only acting as driver till end. Among hotels booked Ennco resorts, White water resorts and Khaleel palace were good but we were not happy with zaryab and cherry ripe house boat. At house boat it was worst experience and ghulam attendant was very rude, food was very bad, there was no hot water, bathrooms were unhygenic. We checked in at 8pm and wanted to spend some time in houseboat to enjoy night view but by 10 pm we were asked to go back to rooms and not sit in entrance area. Morning there was no tea provided and breakfast was provided too late at 9 am. Manager of Kashmir heaven Shahid had told us that he will refund for houseboat but its been more than 2 weeks nothing has been done. During our visit we were taken to only selected shops for purchasing, we were not given options to go to market or shop from different vendors. Though our trip was good and safe, we were not 100% happy with services, 70% was good hence I have rated 3 star.

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    Is it possible to drive to Sheshnag Lake?

    No, it is not possible to drive to Sheshnag Lake. One has to go to Chandanwari by road which is located near Pahalgam. After reaching here, one has to trek for 7 kilometers to reach the lake. There are options for ponies available for the ones who do not want to/can’t trek.

    Do I need to be medically fit to visit Sheshnag Lake?

    It is suggested that an individual is of considerably good health to make a visit to Sheshnag Lake. Since the part of the journey to the lake requires one to trek, a considerable level of fitness becomes mandatory.

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