Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Valley of Seven Lakes


Girgan, the valley of seven lakes is the most attractive, beautiful and natural scenic spot of Peer Panchal region. This valley falls in Poonch district OF JAMMU & KASHMIR , INDIA. It is about 60 km, east of Poonch City and situated about 10,000 to 15000' above the see level. The valley starts from the top of Bharamgala (Chai) mountain and goes up to Raviwali Dhok which is touching the last corner of Budhal Tehsil. This valley remains under Snow Cover for about five months during winter season. This valley is about 42 km long and 17 km in breadth. There are about 27 lakes in this valley but sever are renowned lakes known as Nandansar, Chandansar, Sukhsar, Baghsar, Akaldakshni, Neelsar and Gumsar.This scenic spot is located at 11500 feet above the sea level.Forest belt is far below from the meadow. The view of sunrise and sunset cannot be expressed in words. The valley of seven lakes can easily be developed for adventurous tourism, because a number of passes and paths leading towards Kashmir, valley falls in this track which can attract trackers. While the hilltops like Kaajalana and Nandansar top are suitable for climbers