Shounter Lake

Alpine Glacial lake in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir
34°58′23″N 74°30′46″E / 34.97306°N 74.51278°E / 34.97306; 74.51278 (Shonter Lake)TypeAlpine Glacial lakePrimary inflowsGlacial watersBasin countriesPakistanResidence timeMay - AugustSurface elevation3,100 meters (10,200 ft)

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.[citation needed]

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References

  1. ^ Neelum adventure Retrieved:11 June 2013
  2. ^ "Shounter Lake, Neelum Valley". www.worldfortrvel.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.


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