Gil Sar

Gil Sar
A view of the Gil Sar from its Southern End near Gil Kadal
Gil Sar
LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates34°07′22″N 74°48′11″E / 34.12278°N 74.80306°E / 34.12278; 74.80306
Primary outflowsNarrow strait connecting to Khushal Sar
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length~0.6 km (2,000 ft)
Max. width~0.2 km (660 ft)
Surface elevation1,582 m (5,190 ft)

Gil Sar (IPA: /ɡilʲ/ /sar/) is a lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake is named after Moorhen which is called Gil in Kashmiri language. It is in a highly deteriorated condition due to encroachment.[1] The lake is sometimes considered a part of the Khushal Sar lake but is separated from it by a narrow strait, which is spanned by a bridge known as Gil Kadal. The Gilsar lake is connected to the Nigeen lake via the Nallah Amir Khan.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Restore glory of Khushalsar, Gilsar lakes". 6 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Gilsar battles for survival". 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. ^ Kak, A. Majeed (26 October 2013). "Khushal Sar Breathing its last". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 7 March 2018.

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