Mangla Lake, situated near Mandi Bahauddin within Punjab province of Pakistan, is an artificial reservoir created by constructing a dam on Jhelum River that submerged the original city Mirpur beneath its waters and envelops historical sites such as AzizKot Fort in ruins. The lake offers scenic vistas year-round but visiting during October to February presents optimal conditions for easier access along the southern bank, allowing exploration of this ancient fortress more feasible due to reduced water levels at that time. Keep in mind while planning your visit; navigating AzizKot Fort can be challenging when high waters prevail throughout other seasons on account of being situated close by Mangla Lake's shoreline.