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]
| Gil Sar | |
|---|---|
 A view of the Gil Sar from its Southern End near Gil Kadal | |
  Gil Sar | |
| Location | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Coordinates | 34°07′22″N 74°48′11″E / 34.12278°N 74.80306°E |
| Primary outflows | Narrow strait connecting to Khushal Sar |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | ~0.6 km (2,000 ft) |
| Max. width | ~0.2 km (660 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,582 m (5,190 ft) |
References
edit- ^ https://www.greaterkashmir.com/opinion/restore-glory-of-khushalsar-gilsar-lakes/
- ^ "Gilsar battles for survival". 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Kak, A. Majeed (26 October 2013). "Khushal Sar Breathing its last". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
Further reading
edit- "After bringing Khushal Sar back to glory, cleaning of nearby Gilsar begins". Daily Excelsior. 16 June 2021.