Anchar Lake Lake

Urban lake in Srinagar, Kashmir

Anchar Lake lies on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir; local boatmen, birdwatchers and residents use the lake for short boat rides and informal recreation.

Anchar Lake at a Glance#

Address: Anchar Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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How to Get to Anchar Lake#

Anchar Lake is in the Soura area of Srinagar, accessible by local road from the city centre. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and local buses serve the general area; walking distances depend on your starting point.

Tips for Visiting Anchar Lake#

Visit at dawn for atmospheric mist over the lake and the best chance to see local waterbirds.
Check local conservation notices-parts of the lake have been subject to restoration projects and temporary closures.
Combine a walk around with a visit to Dal Lake and other Srinagar water bodies to compare the different urban-lake cultures of the valley.

Best Time to Visit Anchar Lake#

Best visited from March to October for milder conditions; local restoration efforts and seasonality affect access and views.

Spring-early autumn

March-October · 5-25°C

Milder weather and better conditions for visiting inner-city lakes; migratory birds may be present.

Winter

November-February · -2-10°C

Cold, possible ice or frosts-city lakes slow in activity but dramatic winter light on the mountains.

Weather & Climate near Anchar Lake#

Climate

Anchar Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (736 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 83 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-21°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-3° - 7°	2°	54 mm	overcast	55%	0.5 m/s	0.5 moderate	10.0h
February	Poor	0° - 10°	5°	81 mm	overcast	63%	0.5 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.8h
March	Acceptable	4° - 15°	9°	122 mm	overcast	61%	0.9 m/s	1.3 high	11.8h
April	Acceptable	9° - 21°	15°	110 mm	overcast	59%	1.1 m/s	1.8 very high	12.9h
May	Very Good	12° - 25°	19°	76 mm	partly cloudy	51%	1.5 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.8h
June	Excellent	16° - 29°	23°	39 mm	partly cloudy	51%	1.2 m/s	2.5 extreme	14.3h
July	Excellent	19° - 30°	24°	50 mm	partly cloudy	63%	1.3 m/s	2.5 extreme	14.1h
August	Excellent	18° - 29°	24°	57 mm	partly cloudy	67%	1.3 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.3h
September	Excellent	14° - 28°	21°	36 mm	partly cloudy	58%	0.9 m/s	1.8 very high	12.3h
October	Very Good	7° - 23°	15°	40 mm	some cloud	45%	0.7 m/s	1.2 high	11.2h
November	Very Good	2° - 16°	9°	29 mm	partly cloudy	42%	0.4 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.2h
December	Good	-2° - 10°	4°	42 mm	partly cloudy	46%	0.5 m/s	0.5 low	9.7h