Banjosa Lake


Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake and a tourist resort from the city of Rawalakot in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of.
The lake is surrounded by dense pine forest and mountains, which make it charming and romantic. The Lake is accessible by a metalled road from Rawalakot.

Climate

The weather in the area remains cool in Summers and cold in Winter. In December and January snowfall also occurs here and the temperature falls to -5 °C. During Summer, the temperature remains to.

Accommodation

Some rest houses and huts of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department, Pakistan Public Works Department 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 where all the basic necessities of life are available. A few hotels and rest houses are also located in this town.