Lake Mansar has a long history dating back to Mahabharat. The Pandavas staged the Ashwamedh Yagna to demonstrate their prowess after the epic battle of Kurukshetra. The former lord of the area, Babruvahan, captured the horse, which was the Yagna's symbol of authority. He murdered Arjun as well as captured the horse, and proudly displayed his victim's head to Ulpi, his mother. She informed Babruvahan that he had slain his father by accident.

A sacred mani (diamond) from Sheshnag (who lived in Patal Lok) was required to resuscitate Arjuna. As a result, Babar carved a surang (tunnel) into the ground with his arrow to create a way to Patal Lok. Surinsar Lake was named after the spring of water that erupted from this tunnel. Babruvahan appeared on the earth with the mani and a spring of water, producing the Mansar Lake, after defeating Sheshnag with another arrow.

• Mansar Lake is an ideal location for some quiet, relaxed me-time.' You can take a stroll around the lake on the paved promenade or relax in the well-kept and manicured grass while taking in natural beauty.
• Many row and paddle boats are moored along the lake's eastern coast. You can hire one of them for INR 100 per hour and relax while admiring the beauty of the holy lake. Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the boating facility is open.

• Vendors sell pre-made dough that can be used to feed the lake's fish.
• Attend one of the food or artisan festivals. Exploring the culture of the place is a fantastic experience.
• It is recommended to visit early in the morning or late in the evening, as summers can be rather hot.
• J&K TDC offers lodging in tourist complexes and cottages for those who choose to stay longer.

Mansar Lake can be visited at any time of the year. However, the summer months (May-June) are best avoided because the temperatures are extremely high. The rainy season in Mansar is gloomy and overcast, while the dry season is mainly clear and hot all year. The temperature normally ranges from 13 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with temperatures rarely falling below 10 degrees Celsius or rising over 45 degrees Celsius.

• Surinsar Lake: Surinsar, known as the twin of Lake Mansar, is a lovely lake produced when Babruvahan fired his arrow into the ground. Beautiful flowering lotuses and buffaloes can be seen wallowing in the lake's calm waters.
• Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife sanctuary: The wildlife sanctuary, which is close to the Mansar lake, is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including spotted deer, Nilgai, cranes, and ducks.
• Manda Zoo Park: Crocodiles, cobras, deer, and tigers live in old-school enclosures in this tiny zoo.
• Amar Mahal Museum and Library J&K: Fine art, vintage books, and a gold throne may be found in this stately museum and former royal palace.
• Shree Ranbireshwar Temple: Large, medieval Hindu temple with an 8-foot stone lingam depicting Shiva, erected in 1883.