Banjosa Lake AJK
Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake in Azad Kashmir near Rawlakot city of Poonch district. It takes a drive of about an hour to reach Banjosa Lake from Rawlakot as it is located at a distance of 18 km (11 mi) from it.
It is one of the finest places in the area and full of natural beauty all around. This lake is surrounded by a dense forest of tall pine trees that add to its beauty and make it more admirable and striking.
Banjosa Lake is not very big, I would say it is a small lake but the beauty of this lake is non less than any other big lake all around in Azad Kashmir. Easy accessibility to Banjosa lake made it very famous to tourists and the road conditions are very suitable to drive on to reach here.
Due to its lush green surroundings and blue sky that reflects in its crystal clear water, it looks like this lake's water is greenish and sometimes it looks bluish which cools the eyes of its visitors. And at some points when nearing colorful buildings of hotels and guest houses reflects in lake's cool water offers mesmerizing views.
Banjosa Lake weather
Banjosa Lake welcomes tourists in all seasons as its weather remains cool in the summer season that remains between 12 to 17 Celsius, and cold in the winter season as it snowfalls here and temperature in winters falls down to -5 Celsius. Its cool weather is a big attraction for tourists in summer.
Banjosa Lake hotels and resorts
Tourists can avail all kinds of facilities here from accommodation to delicious foods as there are a large number of hotels and guest houses that are always ready to accommodate tourists with their hospitable staff and valuable services.
A tourist can find an expensive or luxury accommodation and a cheaper one as well here. There is a large number of private hotels and huts with some rest houses of AJK Tourism and archeology Department, Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), and Pearl Development Authority.
Accommodation varies here from PKR 1500 to 5000 (8 to 30 dollars) per day as per services you demand from them.
Banjosa Lake direction
Banjosa Lake is located in the heart of the Azad Kashmir and roads are paved and the conditions to drive and reach here of all roads are quite good.
Islamabad to Banjosa Lake
Banjosa Lake is located about 135 km from Islamabad that takes about a 4-hour drive to reach here on average, but in the winter season, it may take more time to reach here as it would be slippery on the roads.
Muzaffarabad to Banjosa Lake
It takes the same time to reach Banjosa Lake from Muzaffarabad, as from Islamabad. It is a little short in the distance as Muzaffarabad to Banjosa Lake is about 125 km that takes a 4-hours drive to reach here as well due to sharp turns and up-ward drive.
See also:
Ratti Gali Lake in Neelum Valley of AJK
Chitta Katha Lake's hiking guide
Paragliding at Pir Chinasi Muzaffarabad
Banjosa Lake height
Banjosa Lake is located at a height of about 1980 meters (6500 ft) from sea level in Azad Kashmir's Poonch district near Rawlakot city, administrated by Pakistan.
Coordinates to Banjosa Lake are 33°48′38″N 73°48′59″E.
Best time to visit Banjosa Lake
This artificial lake welcomes its tourists in all seasons and it depends on you when to go and see how nature has blessed this lake with all its blessings of natural beauty. If you want to see lush and scenic views of this lake I would suggest you visit Banjosa Lake in the summer season so that you can explore with comfort and ease. But visiting Banjosa Lake in the winter season is like walking in heaven.
Things to do at Banjosa Lake
There are so many things to do and enjoy with loved ones. Tourists can enjoy boating here at a minimal price of PKR 200 (1 and a half dollars). and horse riding at the same price as well.
There is a separate play area for children as well with a number of swings for them that make this place more fascinating because enjoying with family with lots of things to do gives a feel of very pleasant.
You can arrange here a barbeque (bonfire) party with your friends and family that will make your trip memorable.
Is Banjosa Lake worth visiting?
Even if it is not a natural lake its beauty is non less than any natural lake. It has everything to attract tourists that nature has endowed it like other natural lakes.
Conclusion
Banjosa Lake near Rawlakot city of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan is the best place for tourism that tourists can visit in every season of the year around. It is one of the most admirable and fascinating places of Azad Kashmir with a high level of facilities to offer to its visitors with its striking views of natural beauty blessed by nature.
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