Banjosa Lake
Introduction '''Banjosa Lake''' () is an artificial lake and a tourist resort  from the city of Rawalakot in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is located at an altitude of .This lake is 160 kilometers away from Rawalpindi.Banjosa lake rebulit by '''Shoukat hussain''' who was well-known contractor of Poonch District. The lake is surrounded by dense pine forest and mountains. The Lake is accessible by a metalled road from Rawalakot.The lake is frozen in winter people walk on it and also skitt on ice.
Climate The weather in the area remains cool in summer and cold in the winter. There is cold season in summer and very cold in winter. In December and January, snowfall also occurs here, and the temperature falls to -5 °C. During summer, the temperature remains  to .
Accommodation Resorts at Banjosa LakeSome rest houses and huts of AJK Tourism and Archeology Department, Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD) and Pearl Development Authority are located here. A few hotels, guest houses and tuck shops also exist near the lake. A market is located  away in Chotta Gala Bazaar and Banjosa Bazaar. A few hotels and rest houses are also located in this town.
See also * Toli Pir* Rawalakot* List of lakes in Pakistan
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