[2] The lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol lie on the opposite side of Zajibal pass (4,041 metres (13,258 ft)).

The Satsar Lakes are surrounded by lush green meadows which are home to shepherds during summer and serve as a camping site for tourists.

The basin of the lake is surrounded by a sheet of alpine flowers in the summer; the geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian are relatively common.

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

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