Nagin Lake, Jammu and Kashmir (Credit.3918564591)
Nagin Lake is a part of Dal Lake which is separated by a thin causeway and is an exciting tourist spot with number of houseboats dwindling in the calm water. It is located in the east of the city at the foothill of the Zabarwan Mountain. The lake permits only bickers and walkers to enter the lake precincts. The caseway carries the water supply pipeline to the Srinagar city in the east. It is bounded by the Shankaracharya hill (Takht-e-Suleiman) on the south and Hari Prabhat on the west locating at the foot of Zabarwan hills.
There are number of willows and popular trees on the edges of the Nagin Lake and is the perfect lake to go for swimming as it is less crowed and deeper. Water skiing facilities, bathing boats, motor launches and fiber glass sailing boats are available for hire at the lake.
The best time to visit the lake is during June to August. Accommodation facilities are available around the lake suiting the budget and convenience of the traveler. There are house boats, hotels, lodges and restaurant facilities.
