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Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Gil Sar
View of the Gil Sar from the southA view of the Gil Sar from its Southern End near Gil Kadal
Location of the lake within Jammu and KashmirLocation of the lake within Jammu and KashmirGil Sar
LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates34°07′22″N 74°48′11″E / 34.12278°N 74.80306°E / 34.12278; 74.80306
Primary outflowsNarrow strait connecting to Khushal Sar
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length~0.6 km (2,000 ft)
Max. width~0.2 km (660 ft)
Surface elevation1,582 m (5,190 ft)

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. 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.

References

  1. https://www.greaterkashmir.com/opinion/restore-glory-of-khushalsar-gilsar-lakes/
  2. "Gilsar battles for survival". 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. Kak, A. Majeed (26 October 2013). "Khushal Sar Breathing its last". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 7 March 2018.

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