Shounter Lake
Shounter Lake is a scenic lake located in Shounter Valley, a sub valley of Neelam Valley, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, at the elevation of 3,100 meters (10,200 ft).[1][2] The lake is fed by the surrounding mountains glacial waters. The lake is encircled by snow coated mountains, green grass vegetation and specimens of Iris hookeriana are dispersed around the lake. The lake is accessible from Kel town of Neelum Valley, by a jeepable track.
| Shounter Lake | |
|---|---|
 Shounter Lake, Azad Kashmir | |
| Location | Shounter, Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir |
| Coordinates | 34°58′23″N 74°30′46″E |
| Type | Alpine Glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Glacial waters |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Residence time | May - August |
| Surface elevation | 3,100 meters (10,200 ft) |
See also
- Ratti Gali Lake
- Saral Lake
- Mahodand Lake
- Lulusar Lake
- Chitta Katha Lake
- List of lakes in Pakistan
References
- Neelum adventure Retrieved:11 June 2013
- "Shounter Lake, Neelum Valley". www.worldfortrvel.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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