A few kms from Sudh Mahadev, at an altitude of 2000 meters is another pond surrounded by lush green deodar trees. These huge trees lend amazing beauty to the region. Legends say that here Lord Shiva married Parvati. Mansar Lake is 60 kms from Jammu and is a pleasing respite from the daily rush of city life. This picturesque lake is surrounded by hills which are covered by green forests.
Tourists can spend few days in peace and calm, enjoy boating in the lake.
Around Baishaki a food and craft fair is organised at Mansar. Shiv Khori is 100 kms from Jammu . This place is very sacred and is next only to Vaishnodevi. A festival is organised on Shivratri day. Baba Banda Bairaagi,a favourite saint soldier of Guru Govind Singhji, built a Gurudwara on the Banks of Chenab.