About Wular Lake
Wular Lake, near Bandipora, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, formed by the Jhelum River as it widens out before continuing towards Baramulla. Its size shifts dramatically with the seasons, and its shores support thousands of fishing families along with willow plantations and wide reed beds.
The lake is a designated Ramsar wetland of international importance and a major wintering ground for migratory waterfowl.
Visitor essentials
What to look for
- Shikara ride among floating willow groves
- Migratory waterfowl in winter
When to go
In season now
Best months: Apr–Oct.
Good to know
- Boat hire is arranged informally through local boatmen at the ghats; agree the price and route before setting off
From Srinagar
- Nearest town
- Bandipora
- Road ends at
- Bandipora ghat / Watlab
On the map
Nearby
Manasbal Lake
Kashmir's deepest lake, ringed by Mughal-era gardens and famed for its summer lotus blooms
Shalimar Bagh
Jahangir's 1619 terraced garden on the shore of Dal Lake
Srinagar
Summer capital of Kashmir on the shores of Dal Lake
Gulmarg
Kashmir's premier ski resort and alpine meadow beneath Apharwat Peak
Dal Lake
Srinagar's iconic urban lake, ringed by Mughal gardens and houseboats
Distances are straight-line, not by road.