Surrounded by the lush green meadows, the banks of the Nundkol Lake serve as the camping site during the summers.

According to a legend, Nandi was born as son of sage Shilad, who performed a great penance near this lake.

It can be reached from Srinagar, via a 65 km motorable road which leads through Ganderbal and Wayil to the Naranag trekking camp.

The alpine meadows of Trunakhul and Badpathri lies at the halfway point of this two-day trek to the lake.

An alternate trek starts from Chattergul village, 10 km to the west of Naranag which leads through the meadows of Mahlish.