Manasbal Lake is a lake located in Safapora area of Ganderbal District in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar.It is believed to be an ancient lake by locals. Close to the northern shore of the lake are the ruins of a 17th century fort, called the Darogabagh, built by the Moghuls.
The lake is a good place for birdwatching as it is one of the largest natural stamping grounds of Aquatic birds in Kashmir and has the sobriquet of “supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes”.The rootstocks of lotus plant which grows extensively in the lake are harvested and marketed, and also eaten by the local people
