Notable lake · Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Gil Sar
Gil Sar is a lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Gil Sar: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Gil Sar
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Gil Sar — distance from nearby cities
- From Srinagar (JK): about 5 km by road (4 km straight line) · directions · more places near Srinagar
- From Gulmarg (JK): about 50 km by road (40 km straight line) · directions · more places near Gulmarg
- From Pahalgam (JK): about 61 km by road (49 km straight line) · directions · more places near Pahalgam
- From Katra (JK): about 158 km by road (126 km straight line) · directions · more places near Katra
- From Kargil (LA): about 164 km by road (131 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kargil
Coordinates: 34.12235, 74.80329. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gil Sar
- Imambara Qadeem Zadibal · dargah · Srinagar · ~2 km · Must-see
- Aali Masjid · dargah · Srinagar · ~3 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Badam Wari Park · park · Srinagar · ~3 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Hari Parbat · attraction · Srinagar · ~3 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Akhund Mullah Shah Mosque · dargah · Srinagar · ~3 km · Must-see
- Jamia Masjid · dargah · Srinagar · ~3 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Pathar masjid · dargah · Srinagar · ~4 km · Must-see
- Shah E Hamdan R.H Mosque · dargah · Srinagar · ~4 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Dargah Hazratbal Shrine · dargah · Srinagar · ~5 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Raghunath Mandir · temple · Srinagar · ~5 km · Must-see
- Brari Nambal · lake · Srinagar · ~5 km · Must-see
- Achaar Lake · lake · Srinagar · ~6 km · Must-see
- Dal Lake · lake · Srinagar · ~6 km · Must-see
- Lal Chowk · attraction · Srinagar · ~7 km · Must-see
- Shankaracharya Reserved Forest · sanctuary · Srinagar · ~8 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Shankaracharya Temple · temple · Srinagar · ~8 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Nishat Garden · sanctuary · Srinagar · ~9 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Tulip Garden Srinagar · sanctuary · Srinagar · ~9 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gil Sar
- Brari Nambal · lake · Srinagar · ~5 km · Must-see
- Achaar Lake · lake · Srinagar · ~6 km · Must-see
- Dal Lake · lake · Srinagar · ~6 km · Must-see
- Gangabal · lake · Ganderbal · ~45 km · Must-see
- Chitta Katha · lake · Azad Kashmir · ~115 km · Must-see
- Ratti Gali Lake · lake · Azad Kashmir · ~130 km · Must-see
- شیوسر جھیل · lake · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~130 km · Must-see
- Khushal Sar · lake · Srinagar · ~1 km
- Nigeen Lake · lake · Srinagar · ~3 km
- Dal lake view point · lake · Srinagar · ~7 km · Highly rated
Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is Gil Sar full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Gil Sar yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gil Sar?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Gil Sar from Srinagar?
Gil Sar is about 5 km by road from Srinagar (4 km straight line), 50 km from Gulmarg and 61 km from Pahalgam. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Gil Sar?
Nearby: Imambara Qadeem Zadibal (dargah, 2 km), Aali Masjid (dargah, 3 km), Badam Wari Park (park, 3 km), Hari Parbat (attraction, 3 km), Akhund Mullah Shah Mosque (dargah, 3 km), Jamia Masjid (dargah, 3 km).
Is Gil Sar worth visiting?
Gil Sar is listed as a notable lake in Jammu and Kashmir on Spotwander.