Sheshnag is a charming mountain lake located about 27 km from
Pahalgam, in
Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of about 3,658 m above sea level, the waters of this greenish blue lake is cold and clear. The lake is only two day hike from Pahalgam and back. The waters of Sheshnag are covered with ice till June.
Sheshnag derives its name from its seven peaks, resembling the heads of a mythical snake. Legend has it that, Sheshnag Lake is the place where Lord Shiva left his Nandi on his way to Amarnath Cave.
During summer, large numbers of tourist camp at the lake-side.
