The Magic of Wullar

Photo Feature: The amazing gift of nature in Greater Himalaya stretches for 16 km near Bandipura in the scenic Valley of Kashmir. On all sides you can witness its magnificent expanse till the eye can see. In winter, Wullar Lake becomes magical with a kaleidoscope of colours stretched across a white blanket of snow. It supports the livelihood and life of local communities, especially fishers and chestnut farmers.

By Shakeel ur Rasool in Bandipura, Jammu and Kashmir

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World Wetland Day at the Wullar Lake organised by the local Wullar Bachav Front

Wullar lake in winter

School children at the bank of the Wullar Lake drawing and painting for the preservation of the lake

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Shakeel ur Rasool has done is post-graduation in Tourism Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and his graduation and B Ed from University of Kashmir, Srinagar. He has been working on sustainable development and livelihood issues of local communities around the famous Wullar Lake in Bandipora.