Surinsar Lake is approximately 24 km from Jammu. The lake is a beautiful and peaceful site to watch. Surrounded by forests covered hilly terrains, the lake is a famous tourist spot. According to one Hindu mythology the origination of the lake is related to the legendary warrior from Mahabharata, Arjuna. It is believed that Arjuna shot an arrow into the Mansar land and the arrow pierced the earth and came out through at a place where Surinsar Lake is. Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation has made accommodation at this place for a comfortable stay.
Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation has made accommodation at this place for a comfortable stay.