Lotus flowers are blossoming in Wular Lake after almost 30 years, sparking hopes for better sustenance and a more promising ...

"Lotus stem connects our food to the land … now that it’s back, we’re preparing dishes the way our grandmothers did: slow, ...

WULAR LAKE, India — Tucked within Kashmir's Himalayan foothills sits a freshwater lake that was once among Asia's largest. Long an inspiration to poets, beloved by kings, Wular Lake has ...

After 30 years, lotus flowers return to Kashmir’s Wular Lake, thanks to desilting and restoration. Discover when to visit and why it's a must-see in 2025.

Wular Lake, Asia’s second-largest freshwater lake, spans over 200 square kilometres and is among the most heavily silted water bodies in the Kashmir Valley.

However, owing to the conservation efforts by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) - including desilting of the lake - in the last few years, the lotus beds have appeared once again.

Lotus flowers have started blooming in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after three decades. The reappearance of the flower crop in north Kashmir’s river has renewed hope for communities that once ...

Spread over two districts —Baramulla and Bandipora —in north Kashmir, the Wular lake is one of the 42 Indian wetlands designated as a Ramsar site, which means lakes of international standard.

7. Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir One of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes, Wular Lake is a hidden gem near Srinagar. Surrounded by willow groves and mountains, it’s ideal for boating and picnics.

The valley's largest body of water, Wular Lake, has suffered eutrophication across more than half of its waters at various points over the past decade, which has drastically reduced its biodiversity.

Overlooked by the Himalayas, Wular, one of Asia’s biggest freshwater lakes, sits 34 km (21 miles) northwest of Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar. Known for its deep, pristine waters, the lake ...

Wular Lake blooms with lotus after three decades After nearly three long decades, lotus flowers are blooming in Wular Lake — Asia’s largest freshwater lake located in J&K’s Bandipora ...