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Statewise GK · Q651

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 651

Q651

Sanasar tourist spot was built by two villages, viz, Sana and Sar of ...............

A.
Jammu region
Answer
B.
Kashmir region
C.
Ladakh region
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sanasar is the name given to the two small villages of Sana and Sar in Jammu province, Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Named after small local lakes, Sana and Sar are located 20 km west of Patnitop, Udhampur district on the national highway 1A. A nearby mountain range is called the Shanta Ridge. The Shank Pal Temple is located at the highest point of the Shank Pal ridge, at an altitude of 2,800 metres, a few hours' walk from Sanasar. The 400 year old temple is dedicated to Nag Shank Pal.