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Banjosa Lake () is a man-made lake and a tourist resort from the city of
Some rest houses and huts of
Rawalakot
Rawalakot () is the capital of Poonch District, Pakistan, Poonch district in Pakistan–administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
History 1947 Poonch rebellion
On 15 June 1947, Sarda ...
in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir
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, Pakistan
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. It is located at an altitude of . This lake is 160 kilometers away from Rawalpindi.
Banjosa Lake was rebuilt by Shoukat Hussain, a well-known contractor of Poonch District.
The lake, which is surrounded by dense pine
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forest and mountains, is accessible by a metalled road from Rawalakot
Rawalakot () is the capital of Poonch District, Pakistan, Poonch district in Pakistan–administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
History 1947 Poonch rebellion
On 15 June 1947, Sarda ...
.The lake freezes over in winter and people walk on it and also skate on its frozen surface.
Climate
The weather in the area remains cool in the summer and cold in the winter. In December and January, snowfall also occurs here, and the temperature falls to -5°C (23°F). During summer, the temperature remains anywhere between to .Accommodation
Some rest houses and huts of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department
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, Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD
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) and Pearl Development Authority are located here. A few hotels, guest houses and tuck shops also exist near the lake. A market is located away in Chotta Gala Bazaar and Banjosa Bazaar. A few hotels and rest houses are also located in this town.
See also
* Toli Pir *Rawalakot
Rawalakot () is the capital of Poonch District, Pakistan, Poonch district in Pakistan–administered Azad Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range.
History 1947 Poonch rebellion
On 15 June 1947, Sarda ...
* List of lakes in Pakistan
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References
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