Lakes in India

KVR IAS (Anthropology and Daily News Analysis) List of Lakes in India
Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh and
forms the largest shallow freshwater [3] lake in Asia, 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru. Kolleru
is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.[4] Kolleru spans into two districts - Krishna and West
Godavari. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams,
and is connected to the Krishna and Godavari irrigation systems by over 67 major and minor
irrigation canals.[5] This lake is a major tourist attraction. Many birds migrate here in winter, such
as Siberian crane, ibis, and painted storks. The lake was an important habitat for an estimated 20
million resident and migratory birds, including the grey or spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus
philippensis). The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife
Protection Act of 1972, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002
under the international Ramsar Convention. The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 308 km 2.[6]
Cumbum Lake, also known as Gundlakamma Lake, was built on the Gundlakamma rivulet
upon Nallamalai hills. It is one of the oldest man-made lakes in Asia. The anicut was built by the
Vijayanagar Princess Varadharajamma (also known as Ruchidevi), wife of Sri Krishna Devaraya.
She was also the daughter of Gajapatis of Orissa.
Haflong Lake is a beautiful lake located at the heart of the Haflong Town (1683 ft) with Hanging
Bridge overpasses. Haflong Lake is one of the most charming and the only tourist hill destination in
this northeastern Indian State of Assam .
Siva Sagar Lake: where the Dihing(Brahmaputra) and Lohit rivers meet.
Joyasagar:A man-made tank excavated by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha in memory of his
mother Joymoti at Rangpur. Historical records reveal that the tank was constructed in 45 days at
Rangpur in 1697. It is the largest man-made lake in India and stands on the area of 318 acres half of
which is under water.
Chandubi Lake (Pron: ˌʧʌnˈdʊbɪ) is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous
Council, Kamrup District, Assam at a distance of 64 kilometers from the city of Guwahati accessible
through National Highway 37.[1] The lake is located at the foot of Garo hills surrounded by Assam
and Meghalaya. The area is covered by deep forest, and small villages. It is a natural sightseeing
and picnic spot.[citation needed] This lake attracts migratory birds during winter. This lake was formed
during the 1897 Assam earthquake. During that period the forest went down and became the lake.[2]
Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel (Pron: dɪpɔ:(r) bɪl) (bil or Kaushal Tisa means "lake" in the
local Assamese language), is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup
district of Assam, India[2] It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra
River, to the south of the main river. It is also called a wetland under the Ramsar Convention which
has listed the lake in November 2002, as a Ramsar Site for undertaking conservation measures on
the basis of its biological and environmental importance.[2][3]
Considered as one of the largest beels in the Brahmaputra valley of Lower Assam, it is categorised
as representative of the wetland type under the Burma monsoon forest biogeographic region.
The Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake located in Begusarai district of Bihar, India, is Asia's largest
freshwater oxbow lake.] It is approximately three times the size of the Bharatpur Sanctuary
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Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India, is a reservoir at the foothills (Shivalik hills) of the Himalayas.
This 3 km² rainfed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream
coming down from the Shivalik Hills. Originally the seasonal flow entered the lake directly causing
heavy siltation. To check the inflow of silt, 25.42 km² of land was acquired in the catchment area and
put under vegetation. In 1974, the Choe was diverted and made to bypass the lake completely, the
lake being fed by three siltation pots, minimising the entry of silt into the lake itself. [1] The lake was
created by Le Corbusier and the Chief Engineer P L Verma. To preserve its tranquility, Corbusier
insisted on two things: that it be forbidden for motor boats to circulate in the water, and for vehicular
traffic to be prohibited on top of the dam (promenade). The lake is fringed by a golf course to the
south, and Nek Chand's famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its west. Earlier some crocodiles
were also found in this lake.
Hamirsar Lake is a man made lake situated in the centre of Bhuj, the headquarters of Kutch
district, Gujarat, India.
Kankaria Lakeis the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is located in the south-
eastern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. It was completed in 1451 during the reign of Sultan
Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II though its origin is placed in the Chaulukya period sometimes
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a 120.82-square-kilometre
(46.65 sq mi) lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near
Sanand Village, in the Gujarat state of India. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring,
it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a
bird sanctuary in April 1969. [2]
The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants and animals.
Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the black buck, its
migratory bird population includes rosy pelicans, flamingoes, white storks, brahminy
ducks and herons. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian
monsoon season.
Narayan Sarovar or Narayansar is a village and place of pilgrimage for Hindus on the Kori Creek. It
is located in Lakhpat taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, India. The ancient Koteshwar temple lies only
4 km away.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India.
Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra and Rajasthan, receive water and
electricity supplied from the dam. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru on April 5, 1961. The project took form in 1979 as part of a development scheme
to increase irrigation and produce hydroelectricity. The dam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi
on September 17, 2017
Thol Lake is an artificial lake near Thol village in Kadi in Mehsana District in the
Indian state of Gujarat. It was constructed as an irrigation tank in 1912. It is a fresh water lake
surrounded by marshes. It was declared the Thol Bird Sanctuary in 1988; it is a habitat to 150
species of birds, about 60% are waterbirds. Many migratory birds nest and breed in the lake and its
periphery. The two most prominent species of birds recorded in the sanctuary
are flamingoes and sarus crane (Grus antigone).[1][2] The sanctuary is also proposed to be declared
an Eco-Sensitive Zone, conforming to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), for which
draft notification has been prepared
Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta
Badkhal Lake was a natural lake situated in Badkhal village near Faridabad, in the Indian state of
Haryana, about 32 kilometers from Delhi. Fringed by the hills of the Aravalli Range this was a man-
made embankment. Owing to unchecked mining in neighbouring areas, the lake has now totally
dried up. There are functional Haryana Tourism restaurants in the vicinity. A flower show is held
every spring here. Its name is most probably derived from the Persian word bedakhal, which means
free from interference. Close to Badkhal Lake, is the Peacock Lake, which is another picturesque
spot.
Blue Bird Lake, Hisar (Hindi: ब्लू बर्ड झील, हिसार) is a resident and endangered migratory bird
wetland habitat, lake and recreation area in the town of Hisar, in the Hisar
district of Haryana State, India.
Brahma Sarovar is an ancient water pool sacred to Hinduism in Thanesar, in

the state of Haryana in North India.[1]Hinduism lays emphasis on taking bath for internal and external
purity. Most religious sites have water pools or sarovar in or near the temple/gurdwara. The Hindu
genealogy registers at Kurukshetra, Haryana are kept here. According to stories of myths,
Lord Brahma created the universe from the land of Kurukshetra after a huge yajna. The Brahma
Sarovar here is believed to be the cradle of civilization. The sarovar is also mentioned in the
eleventh century AD memoirs of Al Beruni, called ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’. The sarovar also has a mention
in Mahabharata citing its use by Duryodhanato hide himself under water on the concluding day of
the war.
Damdamaa reservoir in Sohna, district in the Indian state of Haryana.[1] It is one of the biggest lakes
in Haryana and with an area of 3,000 acres (12.14 km 2). Damdama Lake was formed when a stone
and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.
The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base
of the Aravali hills.
Karna Lake is a major tourist attraction in the Karnal district of Haryana.[1] It is located at a distance
of 125 km from both Chandigarh and Delhi, thus serving as a midway halt while traveling between
the two cities on the famous Grand Trunk Road. Folklore has it that Karna, a famous character from
Indian history, who played a major role in the war of Mahabharat, used to bathe in this lake. It was at
this spot that he gave away his protective armor to Indra, the Godfather of Arjuna, Karna's arch-
enemy. It is surmised that the city of Karnal derives its name from Karna-Taal, which translates
to Karna Lake. That may also be the reason for Karnal to be called the City of Karna in local
parlance.
Sannihit Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir in Thanesar in Kurukshetra district. It is believed to be

the meeting point of seven sacred Sarasvatis.[1] The sarovar, according to popular belief, contains
sacred water. Bathing in the waters of the tank on the day of Amavasya (night of complete darkness)
or on the day of an eclipse bestows blessings equivalent to performing the ashvamedh yajna.
Surajkund (सुरजकुण्ड) is an ancient reservoir of the 10th century located in Faridabad about 8 km (5
miles) from South Delhi.[2] Surajkund (literal meaning is 'Lake of the Sun') is an artificial Kund (‘Kund’
means "lake" or reservoir) built in the backdrop of the Aravalli hills with an amphitheatre shaped
embankment constructed in semicircular form. It is said to have been built by the king Suraj Pal of
Tomar dynasty in the 10th century. Tomar was a sun worshipper and he had therefore built a Sun
temple on its western bank.
Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft)
in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6
kilometres (3.7 mi) from Gulabavillage. It can be reached by trekking either from the Vashishth
temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, close to the town of Manali. Actually there is no
settlement in Gulaba and is an area of the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is named after Maharishi
Bhrigu.[
Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal is a lake situated in the Spiti part of
the Lahul and Spitidistrict of Himachal Pradesh (India). Chandra Taal lake is situated on
the Samudra Tapu plateau, which overlooks the Chandra River. The name of the lake originates
from its crescent shape. It is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in
the Himalayas.[1]Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a cirque encloses it on the
other
Lama Dal is a high altitude lake located in district Chamba (45 km from Chamba main town) about
3,960m above the sea level. It is also held sacred to Lord Shiva. It is part of holy pilgrimage that is
held in July/August based on Hindu calendar. Kareri Lake is situated just 3 km (air distance) south
west. This lake is a moderate/advance trekking destination accessible via Ghera (road accessible) -
Kareri - Kareri Lake and also via mcleod gung (road accessible) - truid - bagga trail. Chander
Naun is a high altitude lake which is located in district Shimla, tehsil Rohru, about 4,260m above sea
level. It is surrounded by snow for a long time and is the source of the river Pabbar
Dashair Lake – is located near the Rohtang Pass that connects district Kullu with Lahaul. It is about
4,270 m above the sea level and it is also known as Sarkund. Dhankar Lake – lies above
the monastery of Dhankar in Spiti. Is approached by a trek from the monastery
Dehnasar Lake is a high-altitude freshwater lake in Barot Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Lake lies at
4,280 metres (14,040 ft) above mean sea level, in Kangra District. Although, the proximity of the
location is approachable near to Barot and Joginder Nagar in Mandi district.
Lake is situated beside rocky cliffs of the top of the mountain and derives its water from the snow. It
remains frozen under a thick coat of snow during winters. Blizzards and hailstorms are common due
to high altitude and therefore trekkers and pilgrims are advised to take precautions with them before
leaving for the journey. Temporary accommodations and tents are raised up near the location of lake
during pilgrimage season that falls in July to September every year. Shepherds are commonly
sighted along the trek during pilgrimage besides rare varieties of herbs and flowers.
Dashair Lake – is located near the Rohtang Pass that connects district Kullu with Lahaul. It is about
4,270 m above the sea level and it is also known as Sarkund. Dhankar Lake – lies above
the monastery of Dhankar in Spiti. Is approached by a trek from the monastery.
Ghadhasaru Lake is a high altitude lake which is located in the Churah tehsil of Chamba (24 km.
from Tissa). It is about 3,470 m above the sea level. This lake is held sacred [by whom?] and has a
circumference of about 1 km. Mahakali Lake is a high altitude lake which lies between Sano and
Gudial in district Chamba. It is about 4,080 m above the sea level. This lake is held sacred to
goddess Mahakali.This lake remains freezes for 6 monks from November to April.
Gobind Sagar is a man-made reservoir situated in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh.[2] It is formed
by the Bhakra Dam.
The reservoir is on the river Sutlej and is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh
guru. One of the world's highest gravity dams, the Bhakra dam rises nearly 225.5 m above its lowest
foundations. Under the supervision of the American dam-builder, Harvey Slocum,[3] work began in
the year of 1955 and was completed in 1962. To maintain the level of water, the flow of
river Beas was channelized to Gobind Sagar by the Beas-Sutlej link which was accomplished in
1976.[4]
Manimahesh Lake (also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh) is a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080
metres (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of
the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh. The religious significance of this lake is next to that of the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet
Maharana Pratap Sagar (Devanagari: ममममममम मममममम मममम), in India, also known as Pong
Reservoir or Pong Dam Lakewas created in 1975, by building the highest earthfill dam in India on
the Beas River in the wetland zone of the Siwalik Hills of the Kangra district of the state of Himachal
Pradesh. Named in the honour of Maharana Pratap (1540–1597), the reservoir or the lake is a well-
known wildlife sanctuary and one of the 26 international wetland sites declared in India by
the Ramsar Convention.[3][4] The reservoir covers an area of 24,529 hectares (60,610 acres), [5] and
the wetlands portion is 15,662 hectares (38,700 acres).
Rewalsar Lake is a mid-altitude lake located on a mountain spur in the Mandi district, 22.5 km
south-west from Mandi, in India. Its elevation is about 1,360 m above sea level.
The lake is shaped like a square with the shoreline of about 735 m. It is held as a sacred spot
for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists
Suraj Tal or Suraj Tal Lake also called Surya taal, is a sacred body of water, literally means the
Lake of the Sun God, and lies just below the Bara-lacha-la pass (4,890m) (8 km (5.0 mi) in length) in
the Lahaul and Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh state in India and is the third highest lake in India,
and the 21st-highest in the world.[1][2] Suraj Tal Lake is the source of Bhaga River which joins
the Chandra River downstream at Tandi to form the Chandrabhaga River in Himachal Pradesh
territory, and as it enters Jammu and Kashmir it is renamed as the Chenab River.[2] The Bhaga River
(a tributary of the Chandrabhaga or Chenab) originates from Surya taal. The other major tributary of
the Chandrabhaga, the Chandraoriginates from the glacier close to the Chandra Taal lake in
the Spiti district
Anchar Lake is a lake in highly deteriorated condition located near Soura area in the city
of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated close to Ganderbal, The lake is connected with the
famous Dal Lake via a channel "Amir Khan Nallah", just as the Dal-gate connects Dal to the Nagin
Lake. In case of flooding, the excessive water of Dal is diverted here. [
Brari Nambal, also known as Bab Demb, is a small freshwater lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir. It is connected to the Dal lake via a channel and is therefore sometimes referred to as
a lagoon of the Dal lake. Until the 1970s, it had a primary outflow in the form of the Mar Canal, but
after the landfilling of this canal, the lake began to lose its glory. It is currently in highly deteriorated
condition while efforts to revive it are on.
Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer
capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to
tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" [1] or "Srinagar's
Jewel".[2] The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant
harvesting.[3][4][5]
The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined
with Mughal eragardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed
from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign
of Mughal Emperor Jahangir[6] and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the
colourful shikaras.[7] During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F),
freezing the lake.[5][8]
The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which
covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens. The floating gardens,
known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August. The wetland is
divided by causeways into four basins; Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Daland Nagin (although Nagin is
also considered as an independent lake). Lokut-dal and Bod-dal each have an island in the centre,
known as Rup Lank (or Char Chinari) and Sona Lank respectively.[8][9]
At present, the Dal and its Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh on its periphery are
undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully address the serious eutrophication problems
experienced by the lake. Massive investments of approximately US$275 million (₹ 11 billion) are
being made by the Government of India to restore the lake to its original splendour.[
The Gadsar Lake or the Yemsar Lake(Lake of death)[1] also called as the lake of flowers is a
picturesque, alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake[2] in Ganderbal district[3] of Kashmir valley at an
elevation of 3600 metres. It has a max. length of 0.85 kilometres and max. width of 0.76 kilometres.
Manasbal Lake is located in Ganderbal District in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The
name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar.[2] Lake is encircled by three
villages viz., Jarokbal, Kondabal (also called Kiln place, is situated on the north-eastern side of the
lake) and Ganderbal.[citation needed] The large growth of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the
lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The Mughal
garden, called the Jaroka, (meaning bay window) built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake.
Mansar Lake is situated 62 km (39 mi) from Jammu, Mansar is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills,
over a mile in length by half-a-mile in width. Surinsar-Mansar Lakes is designated as Ramsar
Convention in November 2005. Besides being a popular excursion destination in Jammu, it is also a
holy site, sharing the legend and sanctity of Lake Manasarovar. On the Eastern Bank of the Lake
there is a shrine to Sheshnag, a snake with six heads. The shrine comprises a big boulder on which
are placed a number of iron chains perhaps representing the small serpents waiting on the tutelary
deity of the Sheshnag. Two ancient temples of Umapati Mahadev & Narsimha as also a temple
of Durga are situated in the vicinity of the Mansar lake. People take a holy dip in the water of the
lake on festive occasions.
Pangong Tso (Tibetan: སྤང་གོང་མཚོ, Wylie: spang gong mtsho; Hindi: प ांग ग ां त्स ; Chinese: 班公错
; pinyin: Bāngōng Cuò), Tibetan for "high grassland lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake, is
an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km
(83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in
China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km 2. During
winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It is not a part of Indus river basin
area and geographically a separate land locked river basin. [3]
The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of
international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the
convention.
Sheshnag Lake (Sanskrit: शेषन ग झील) is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake[1] situated at the
track leading to Amarnath cave 23 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Kashmir
valley in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir at an elevation of 3590 meters. It has a maximum
length of 1.1 kilometers and maximum width of 0.7 kilometers.
The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped, oligotrophic alpine lake situated in the Kashmir
Valley, specifically in Aru, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, India The Tarsar Lake is
dominated by the peaks of the Kolahoi mountain some 20 km to the east. The lake is separated by a
mountain with a minimum peak elevation of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) from another lake of the same
nature known as Marsar Lake, which is in the vicinity of Dachigam National Park.[3] Together these
two lakes are referred to as the twin sisters
Tso Moriri or Lake Moriri (Tibetan: ལྷ་མོའི་བླ་མཚོ, Wylie: lha mo bla mtsho) or "Mountain Lake", is a lake
in the Ladakhi part of the Changthang Plateau (literally: northern plains) in Jammu and Kashmir in
Northern India. The lake and surrounding area are protected as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation
Reserve.
The lake is at an altitude of 4,522 m (14,836 ft). It is the largest of the high altitude lakes entirely
within India and entirely within Ladakh in this Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region. It is about 16
miles (26 km) north to south in length and two to three miles (3 to 5 km) wide. The lake has no outlet
at present and the water is brackish though not very perceptible to taste.
The lake is fed by springs and snow-melt from the adjacent mountains. Most water enters the lake in
two major stream systems, one entering the lake from the north, the other from the southwest. Both
stream systems include extensive marshes where they enter the lake. It formerly had an outlet to the
south, but this has become blocked and the lake has become a endorheic lake. The lake
is oligotrophic in nature, and its waters are alkaline.
Accessibility to the lake is largely limited to summer season, though Karzok on the northwest shore
and the military facilities on the eastern shores have year-round habitation.[4]
The Tso Kar[1] or Tsho kar, known for its size and depth, is a fluctuating salt lake situated in
the Rupshu Plateau and valley in the southern part of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmi
Tulian Lake a lake and tourist destination at Pahalgam in Anantnag District of the state of Jammu
and Kashmir, India.[1] It lies at an altitude of 3,684 metres (12,087 ft) above sea level,[2] 16 kilometres
(9.9 mi) southwest[3] from Pahalgam and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Baisaran.[4] The lake often has
chunks of ice floating in it. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains that rise to over 4,800
metres (15,700 ft) and that are usually covered with snow.[5] It is located in a meadow dotted with
pine forests.[6]
The lake lies between the two Himalayan mountain ranges of Pir Panjal and Zanskar
Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar) is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia[citation needed]. It is sited
in Bandipora districtin the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a
result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake's size varies seasonally from 12 to
100 square miles (30 to 260 square kilometers). In addition, much of the lake has been drained as a
result of willow plantations being built on the shore in the 1950s.
Karanji Lake (Kannada: मममममम मममम) is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state
of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a
walk-through aviary.[1] This aviary is the biggest 'walk-through aviary' in India.[2] There is also a
museum, the Regional Museum of Natural History which is located on the banks of this lake. The
total area of Karanji lake is 90 hectares. While waterspread area is about 55 hectares, the foreshore
area measures about 35 hectares. [3] Karanji lake is owned by the Mysore Zoo Authority.[
Pampa Sarovar is a lake in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka. To the south of
the Tungabhadra River, it is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the five sacred sarovars, or
lakes in India. According to Hindu theology, there are five sacred lakes; collectively called Panch
Sarovar; Mansarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar, Pampa Sarovar and Pushkar
Sarovar.[1] They are also mentioned in Shrimad Bhagavata Purana.[2][3][1] In Hindu scriptures Pampa
Sarovar is regarded as the place where Pampa, a form of Shiva's consort Parvati, performed
penance to show her devotion to Shiva.[4] It is also one of the Sarovar's that finds a mention in the
Hindu epic, Ramayana as the place where Shabari, a devotee of Rama waited for the arrival of
Ram.
Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal), in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, is the most
visited backwater and lake in the state. It possesses a unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-
shaped (also described as octopus-shaped) water body, second only in size to
the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. Ashtamudi means 'eight braids' (Ashta : 'eight'; mudi :
'hair braids') in the local Malayalam language. The name is indicative of the lake's topography with
its multiple branches. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and is well
known for its houseboat and backwater resorts.[1][2][3] Ashtamudi Wetland was included in the list
of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation
and sustainable utilization of wetlands.[4]
Along both banks of the lake and its backwater canals, coconut groves and palm trees interspersed
with towns and villages are seen. Kollam, (formerly Quilon) is an important historic port city located
on the right bank of the lake. Boat cruises are operated by the Kollam Boat Club from Kollam
to Alappuzha providing transport access to many other towns and villages along this route. Luxury
houseboats also operate on the lake. The boat journey is an 8-hour trip, winding through lakes,
canals and water bound villages, and gives a complete exposure to the beauty of the backwaters of
Ashtamudi Lake. Chinese fishing nets, called cheena vala in Malayalam, are used by local fisherman
and are a common sight along the waterway.[1][5][6]
The lake and the city of Kollam on its banks and the Neendakara port at the confluence offer a
means of transport for the state’s trade and commerce in the cashew trading and processing
industry as well as the marine products industry.[6]
The lake is the source of livelihood of many people living close by. Fishing, coconut husk retting
for coir production and inland navigation services are the prominent businesses.
In 2014,Clam Governing Council of Ashtamudi lake became the first Marine Stewardship Council
certified fishery in India for their sustainable clam fishing. [7]
The lake and the life on its shores have inspired many artists and writers. It has been the subject of
many poems by the renowned poet Thirunalloor Karunakaran who was born and brought up on its
banks.
Kuttanad is a region covering the Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts, in the state of Kerala, India,
well known for its vast paddy fields and geographical peculiarities. The region has the lowest altitude
in India, and is one of the few places in the world where farming is carried around 1.2 to 3.0 metres
(4 to 10 ft) below sea level. Kuttanadu is historically important in the ancient history of South India
and is the major rice producer in the state. Farmers of Kuttinad are famous for Biosaline Farming.
FAO has declared the Kuttanad Farming System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage
Systems (GIAHS). Four of Kerala's major rivers,
the Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil and Manimala flow into the region. It is well known for its boat
race in the Punnamada Backwaters, known in Malayalam as Vallamkalli.
Mananchira is a man-made freshwater pond situated in the centre of the city
of Kozhikode in Kerala, southern India. The pond is 3.49 acres (14,120 m 2) in area, is rectangular in
shape and is fed by a natural spring
Padinjarechira is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built
by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned
by Vadakke Madhom.
Paravur Kayal is a lake in Paravur, Kollam district, Kerala, India.[1],[2] Although it is small, with an
area of only 6.62 km²,[3] it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes
and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters. It has been connected to Edava and Ashtamudi
Kayal as part of the Trivandrum - Shoranur canal system since the late 19th century.
he lake meets the sea and in between a small stretch of road which divides them can be viewed on
way.[4][5] Paravur Lake is one of the emerging tourist destinations in the district which attracts a good
number of tourists.[6][7]
The panoramic views are breath taking if you opt for a birds eye view, not from the sky but from the
mountain terraces situated north and east of the place. Famous Lakesagar Xavier's resort is situated
at the banks of Paravur lake. Priyadarshini boat club is another major attraction in the vicinity of
Paravur lake. The mangroves along both sides of Paravur lake is also very famous
Vembanad (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the longest lake in India,[1] and the largest lake
in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanadu
Lake in Kottayam, Punnamada Lakein Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi. Several groups of small
islands including Vypin, Mulavukad, Vallarpadam, Willingdon Island are located in the Kochi Lake
portion. Kochi Port is built around the Willingdon Island and the Vallarpadam island.
The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake. High levels of pollution have
been noticed at certain hotspots of the Vembanad backwaters. Government of India has identified
the Vembanad wetland under National Wetlands Conservation Programme.
Sasthamcotta Lake or Sasthamkotta Lake, also categorized as a wetland, is the largest fresh
water lake in Kerala, a state of India on the south of the West Coast. The lake is named after the
ancient Sastha temple (a pilgrimage centre) located on its bank. It meets the drinking water needs of
half million people of the Quilon district and also provides fishing resources. The purity of the lake
water for drinking use is attributed to the presence of large population of larva called cavaborus that
consumes bacteria in the lake water.[2] The lake is a designated wetland of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention since November 2002. [
Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിര) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city
of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous
landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.
Vanchikulam (Malayalam: വഞ്ചികുളം) is a freshwater lake in Thrissur city in the Kerala state
of India. The pond was a water way connecting Thrissur to Kochi in older days
Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal as known in local language, is the largest fresh water lake
in Thiruvananthapuram district, of Kerala, India.
Bhojtal, formerly known as Upper Lake,[1] is a large lake which lies on the western side of the
capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of the
city, serving around 40% of the residents with nearly 30 million imperial gallons (140,000 m 3) of
water per day.[2] Bada talaab, along with the nearby Chhota Talaab, meaning small lake in Hindi,
constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site. According to the local folklore, Bhojtal is said
to have been built by the Paramara Raja Bhoj during his tenure as a king of Malwa (1005–1055). He
is also said to have established the city of Bhopal (also named after him, then as Bhojpal) to secure
the eastern frontier of his kingdom.
The Lower Lake or Chhota Talaab is a lake in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state of
India. Along with the Upper Lake, it forms the Bhoj Wetland. T
Tawa Reservoir is a reservoir on the Tawa River in central India. It is located in Hoshangabad
District of Madhya Pradeshstate, above Baitul district. The reservoir was formed by the construction
of the Tawa Dam, which began in 1958 and was completed in 1978. The dam provides
for irrigation to several thousand hectares of farming land in Hoshangabad and Harda districts. It is
also a big tourist attraction during the monsoon months.
Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified National Geo-heritage

Monument[1][2][3] saline soda lake located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India, which was
created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch[4] and it is the only known hyper velocity
impact crater in basaltic rock anywhere on Earth.[5]
This lake, which lies in a basalt impact structure, is both saline and alkaline in nature. Geologists,
ecologists, archaeologists, naturalists and astronomers have published studies of various aspects of
this crater lake ecosystem.[6]Lonar Lake has a mean diameter of 1.2 kilometres (3,900 ft) and is
about 137 metres (449 ft) below the crater rim. The meteor crater rim is about 1.8 kilometres
(5,900 ft) in diameter.
Pashan Lake is an artificial lake near the suburb of Pashan, about 12 km from the city center
of Pune, India.
Powai Lake is an artificial lake, situated in Mumbai, in the Powai valley, where a Powai village with a
cluster of huts existed.
Salim Ali Sarovar (lake) ( Marathi - पक्षीमित्र सलीि आली सर वर ) is located near Delhi Gate, opposite
Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad. It is located in the northern part of the city. During the Mughal period it
was known as Khiziri Talab. It has been renamed after the great ornithologist, naturalist Salim Aliand
also known as birdman of India.[1] The office of Divisional Commissioner Aurangabad divisionis
located near it, so is the collector's office of Aurangabad District.
The Shivsagar Lake is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after
the Koyna River was impounded by the Koyna Dam. It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of
80 m (262 ft)[1]
Tansa dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Tansa river near Mumbai, Thane district in the state
of Maharashtra in India. The dam is one of the seven sources of drinking water to the city of Mumbai
Tulsi Lake is a fresh water lake in northern Mumbai. It is stated to be the second largest lake
in Mumbai and supplies part of the city’s potable water.[1] This is one of the three lakes located in
the Salsette Island; the other two being Powai Lakeand Vihar Lake.[2] Both Tulsi lake and Vihar lake
are located within the densely forested Sanjay Gandhi National Park or also known popularly as
the Borivali National Park (BNP).
Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra state in India.
The lake was constructed by Shri Appasaheb Maharaj, who was Raja of Satara in the year 1842.
Vihar Lake is located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the precincts of the Borivali
National Park, also called the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in North Mumbai. When built in 1860
(construction started in 1856), it was considered as the largest lake in Mumbai in the Salsette group
of islands. It is hemmed between the Tulsi Lake and the Powai Lake
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for
the phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter at various stages of
decomposition) floating over it. The lake is located near Moirangin Manipur state,
India.[2] The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end".[3] The largest of all the
phumdis covers an area of 40 km 2 (15 sq mi) and is situated on the southeastern shore of the lake.
Located on this phumdi, Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world.
The park is the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai (state animal), Rucervus eldii eldii or
Manipur brown-antlered deer (Cervus eldi eldi), one of three subspecies of Eld's deer.[4][5]
This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur. It serves as a source of water
for hydropowergeneration, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of
livelihood for the rural fishermen who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as
“phumshongs”. Human activity has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem. 55 rural and urban
hamlets around the lake have a population of about 100,000 people. [4][5][6][7]Considering the ecological
status and its biodiversity values, the lake was initially designated as a wetland of international
importance under the Ramsar Convention on 23 March 1990. [2] It was also listed under the Montreux
Record on 16 June 1993, "a record of Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have
occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur".[8]
Umiam Lake (commonly known as Barapani Lake) is a reservoir in the hills 15 km (9.3 mi) north
of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam River in the early
1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km.
Tam Dil is a reservoir lake situated 6 km from Saitual, the nearest town, and 64 km from Aizawl, the
capital city of Mizoram, India. In Mizo language, the word Ṭam is a contraction of anṭam, which
means a mustard plant; and Dil means "lake".[1] A new species of frog called Leptolalax tamdil was
described from this lake in 2010.[2]
The 141-hectare Ansupa Lake (Odia: ଅଅଅଅଅଅ ଅଅଅଅ) is a horseshoe shaped fresh
water lake on the left bank of the Mahanadi river, opposite Banki in Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
Ansupa Lake in Banki is 40 km from the city of Cuttack, which also acts as a shelter for the migratory
birds in the wintry weather season. It is a fresh water lake situated amidst the Saranda Hills and
enclosed by bamboo tree greenery and mango trees. To visitor's delight, there is boating and fishing
facilities in the Ansupa Lake. [1]
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts
of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of
Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km 2. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second
largest coastal lagoon in the world[4][5][dubious – discuss] after The New Caledonian barrier reef in New
Caledonia.[6]
It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is home to
a number of threatened species of plants and animals.[7][8]
The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk
living in 132 villages on the shore and islands.[9][10]
The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as
the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of
Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. These birds travel great
distances; migratory birds probably follow much longer routes than the straight lines, possibly up to
12,000 km, to reach Chilika Lake.
In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under
the Ramsar Convention.[11][12]
According to a survey, 45 percent of the birds are terrestrial in nature, 32 percent are waterfowl, and
23 percent are waders. The lagoon is also home to 14 types of raptors. Around 152 rare and
endangered Irrawaddy dolphins have also been reported. Plus, the lagoon supports about 37
species of reptiles and amphibians.[13]
The highly productive Chilika Lagoon eco-system with its rich fishery resources sustains the
livelihood for many fishermen who live in and near the lagoon. The water spread area of the lagoon
ranges between 1165 and 906 km 2 during the monsoon and summer respectively. A 32 km long,
narrow, outer channel connects the lagoon to the Bay of Bengal, near the village Motto. More
recently a new mouth has been opened by CDA which has brought a new lease of life to the lagoon.
Microalgae, marine seaweeds, sea grasses, fish and crab also flourish in the brackish water of the
Chilika Lagoon. Especially the recovery of sea grass beds in recent years is a welcoming trend
which may eventually result in re-colonizations of endangered dugongs.[14]
Kanjia Lake (Odia: ममममममम मममम) is a natural lake on the northern outskirts
of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. While the main lake covers 75 hectares (190 acres), the total
wetland covers an area of 105 hectares (260 acres) with the scuba diving facility. [1] It has a rich
biodiversity and is a wetland of national importance which is helpful for maintaining the city's
ecology.[1][2]
The lake is a part of the Nandankanan Zoological Park and is used for recreational boating by
visitors.
Bahour Lake is the second largest lake in Puducherry state[1][2] This lake is recognized as one of the
Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Puducherry[3]
Harike Wetland also known as "Hari-ke-Pattan", with the Harike Lake in the deeper part of it, is the
largest wetland in northern India in the border of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozepur district [2] of
the Punjab state in India.
The wetland and the lake were formed by constructing the headworks across the Sutlej river, in
1953. The headworks is located downstream of the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers. The
rich biodiversity of the wetland which plays a vital role in maintaining the precious hydrological
balance in the catchment with its vast concentration of migratory fauna of waterfowls including a
number of globally threatened species (stated to be next only to the Keoladeo National
Parknear Bharatpur) has been responsible for the recognition accorded to this wetland in 1990, by
the Ramsar Convention, as one of the Ramasar sites in India, for conservation, development and
preservation of the ecosystem.:[3][4][5]
This man-made, riverine, lacustrine wetland spreads into the three districts of Tarn Taran
Sahib, Ferozepur and Kapurthala in Punjab and covers an area of 4100 ha. Conservation of this
Wetland has been given due importance, since 1987–88, both by the Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India and the Punjab State Government(through its several agencies), and
over the years several studies and management programmes have been implemented. [6]
Kanjli Wetland, a man made Wetland, which subsumes the Kanjli Lake, located in the Kapurthala
district of Punjab state in India, was created in 1870 by constructing the headworks across the
perennial Bien River, a tributary of the Beas Riverto provide irrigation facilities to the hinterland. The
rich biodiversity of the wetland
comprising aquatic, mesophytic and terrestrial flora and fauna including some important species of
plants and animals was recognized internationally by the Ramsar Convention in 2002 by designating
the Kanjli Lake in the List of Wetlands of International Importance.[2] In this context, it is reported that
the Punjab State which has 14 wetlands covering an area of 225.76 km 2 (2% of the geographical
area of the State) has the unique position of three of its wetlands viz., the Kanjli Wetland covering an
area of 490 ha of which the Kanjli Lake water spread is 184 ha), the Harike Wetland (4100 ha) and
the Ropar Wetland (1365 ha) chosen by the Ministry of Environment and Forest
(MoE&F), Government of India for their conservation and management are now also included in the
Ramsar list covering a total area of 5650 ha; Kanjli is upstream of Harike wetland located in the
Beas river basin while the Ropar wetland is in the Roopnagar district.[
Ropar Wetland, also named Ropar Lake, is a man-made freshwater riverine
and lacustrine wetland. The area has at least 9 mammal, 154 bird (migratory and local), 35 fish,
9 arthropod, 11 rotifer, 9 crustacean and 10 protozoan species, making it biologically diverse.[2] This
important ecological zone is located in the Shivalik foothills of the Lower Himalayasand was created
in 1952 on the Sutlej River, in the Punjab state of India, by building a head regulator to store and
divert water for beneficial uses of irrigation, drinking and industrial water supply. The
endangered turtle Chitra indica and the threatened snake Python molurus ("at lower risk"), as
per IUCN Red List, are reported to be resident in the wetland. [3][4]Considering the wetland’s diverse
and rich biodiversity, Ramsar Convention has included Ropar Wetland (listed as Ropar Lake) as one
of the Ramsar sites among the 26 sites listed under India, for "the conservation of global biological
diversity and for sustaining human life through the ecological and hydrological functions they
perform."[5]
Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It was
built by Arnoraja (alias Ana), the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named
after him. The catchments were built with the help of local populace. The lake is spread over 13
Kilometers. The Baradari or pavilions were built by Shahjahan in 1637 and Daulat Bagh Gardens
by Jehangir. There is a Circuit house on a hill near the lake that used to be British Residency. There
is an island in the center of the lake which is accessible by boat. Boats could be hired from the east
side of the Dault Bagh. There are Chowaptty and Jetty walkway next to each other and Baradari to
capture the scenic of the lake. The lake is the biggest one in Ajmer, with the maximum catchments
area (5 square km built up area). The maximum depth of lake is 4.4 m with storage capacity of 4.75
million cubic meter. The Rajasthan High Court has banned construction in the catchment areas of
the lake basins
Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 km from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a
popular picnic spot, built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was designed as a water
reservoir to provide water to Mandore. The lake has a length of one km, breadth of 50 m and a depth
of 15 m
Dhebar Lake (also known as Jaisamand Lake) is India's second-largest artificial lake, after Govind
Ballabh Pant Sagar.[1] It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan State in western India. It has
an area of 87 km 2 (34 sq mi) when full, and was created in the 17th century, when Rana Jai Singh
of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River. It is about 45.0 km (28.0 mi) from the district
headquarters of Udaipur. When first built, it was the largest artificial lake in the world. The
surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state
highway to Banswara from Udaipur. It is about 27.0 km (16.8 mi) from Parsad (A village on National
Highway No. 8). Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 162.0 square kilometres (16,200 ha),
mostly teak forest, on the shores of Dhebar Lake. The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to
40 acres (40,000 to 162,000 m 2) each. The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 300.0 m (984.3 ft) long and
is a part of the "Heritage Monuments of India". The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace, winter
Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of Mewar.
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city,
the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and
enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Kaylana Lake is located 8 km west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is an artificial lake, built by
Pratap Singh in 1872. The lake spreads over an area of 84 km 2. In ancient times this region had
palaces and gardens made by two rulers of Jodhpur - Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh. These were
destroyed to make Kaylana Lake.
Lake Foy Sagar is an artificial lake situated near Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is named
after the engineer Mr. Foy, an Englishman, who created it under a famine relief project in 1892. He
created it to tackle with harshest conditions of famine under a famine relief project. It appears flat,
and offers views of the neighboring Aravalli mountains. The lake is among the tourist spots of the
city.
'Nakki Lake is a lake situated in the Indian hill station of Mount Abu in Aravalli range. It is a very
ancient sacred Lake, according to the Hindu legend. It is called by this name because it was dug out
from Nails (Nakh). One story is of dug by Gods to live in, for protection against
the Bashkali rakshash (a wicked demon). While other is of Rakshiya Balam (a sculpture of Dilwara
Jain temple), who dug the lake, as the king told that whoever will dug the lake within one night I will
marry my daughter to him. But later king's wife refused and he couldn't marry the king's daughter.
Temple of Rasiya Balam and Kunwari Kanya (king's daughter)'s is located behind the Dilwara Jain
temple
The Pachpadra Lake is a salt lake near Pachpadra in Barmer District, Rajasthan, India. Its sodium
chloride level is marked at 98%
Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar (Sanskrit: मममममम-ममममम) is located in the town
of Pushkar in Ajmer district of the Rajasthan state of western India. Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of
the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures describe it as "Tirtha-Raj" – the king of pilgrimage sites related to a
water-body and relate it to the mythology of the creator-god Brahma, whose most prominent
temple stands in Pushkar. The Pushkar Lake finds mention on coins as early as the 4th century BC.
Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats (a series of steps leading to the lake), where
pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath, especially around Kartik Poornima (October–
November) when the Pushkar Fair is held. A dip in the sacred lake is believed to cleanse sins and
cure skin diseases. Over 500 Hindu temples are situated around the lake precincts.
Rajsamand Lake (also known as Rajsamudra Lake) is a lake near the town of Rajsamand in the
Indian state of Rajasthan. Built in the 17th century, it is approximately 1.75 miles (2.82 km) wide, 4
miles (6.4 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep. It was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali rivers,
with a catchment area of approximately 196 sq mi (510 km 2).
Ramgarh Lake was an artificial lake situated near Jamwa Ramgarh in Rajasthan, India. The last
time the lake received water was 1999 and it has been dry since 2000. [1] It is situated 32 kilometres
(20 mi) from Jaipur, and covers a maximum area of 15.5 square kilometres (6.0 sq mi). At one time
the lake was the main source of water supply to Jaipur City. It was a popular picnic spot, particularly
after the rainy season.
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, is located 96 km southwest of the city
of Jaipur (Northwest India) and 64 km northeast of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. it
surrounds the historical Sambhar Lake Town. Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest saline lake and is
the source of most of Rajasthan's salt production. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every
year, which is around 9% of India's salt production. [citation needed] Salt is produced by evaporation
of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts
Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake.
Talwara Lake (talwara jheel) at Talwara village is a small seasonal lake that forms in a depression
along the course of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan state
of India.[1] In his invasion of India in 1398-99 CE, Timur encamped at the banks of this lake after
overpowering Bhatnair Fort in modern-day Hanumangarh
Ummed Sagar Bandh is a dam near Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is located near Kaylana Lake.
The dam supplies water to Shahpura.
It was built during the reign of Maharaja Ummed Singh, in the year 1933.
Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial
lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of Udaipur,
to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s.
It is one of the four lakes of the Udaipur city; the other three being: the Lake Pichola (within the
Udaipur town), Udai Sagar Lake, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the east of Udaipur, and Dhebar Lake or
Jaisamand Lake, 52 km (32 mi) south east of Udaipur.[1][2]
Within the confines of the Fatah Sagar Lake, there are three small islands; the largest of these is the
Nehru Park (4 km 2(1.5 sq mi) area), which is a popular tourist attraction, the second island
(0.06 km 2 or 15 acres area) houses a public park with an impressive water-jet fountain, and the third
island (1.2 km 2 area) is the address for the Udaipur Solar Observatory(USO). The Nehru park is
accessible by inboard motor boats. The blue waters of the lake and the backdrop of the green
mountains has given the soubriquet of ‘the second Kashmir’ to Udaipur
Dhebar Lake (also known as Jaisamand Lake) is India's second-largest artificial lake, after Govind
Ballabh Pant Sagar.[1] It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan State in western India. It has
an area of 87 km 2 (34 sq mi) when full, and was created in the 17th century, when Rana Jai Singh
of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River. It is about 45.0 km (28.0 mi) from the district
headquarters of Udaipur. When first built, it was the largest artificial lake in the world. The
surrounding Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary around Dhebar Lake can be reached by the state
highway to Banswara from Udaipur. It is about 27.0 km (16.8 mi) from Parsad (A village on National
Highway No. 8). Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 162.0 square kilometres (16,200 ha),
mostly teak forest, on the shores of Dhebar Lake. The lake has three islands measuring from 10 to
40 acres (40,000 to 162,000 m 2) each. The Dhebar Lake Marble Dam is 300.0 m (984.3 ft) long and
is a part of the "Heritage Monuments of India". The dam also has the Hawa Mahal Palace, winter
Capital of the erstwhile Maharanas of Mewar.
Lake Pichola, situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial fresh water
lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village. [1][2] It is one of the several
contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around the famous Udaipur city.
The lakes around Udaipur were primarily created by building dams to meet the drinking water and
irrigation needs of the city and its neighborhood. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandirare located
within Pichola Lake, and have been developed with several palaces to provide views of the lake. [1][3]
There are four islands on the lake:
 Jag Niwas, where the Lake Palace is built.

 Jag Mandir, with the palace of the same name.
 Mohan Mandir, from where the king would watch the annual Gangaur festival celebration.
 Arsi Vilas, small island which was an ammunition depot, but also a small palace. This one was
built by one of the maharanas of Udaipur to enjoy the sunset on the lake. It is also a sanctuary
catering to a variety of birds, including tufted ducks, coots, egrets, terns, cormorants and
kingfishers.[4]
Three of the numerous lakes found in the vicinity of Udaipur which connect with the Pichola lake and
the Saroop Sagar Lake connected by an arched bridge built by Maharana Swaroop Singh (1842-
1861) which in turn connects to the Fateh Sagar Lake, the crystal watered lake in the midst of tree
lined hills and the smaller Arsi vilas
Lake Badi, situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial fresh water lake
Swaroop Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Rajasthan state of India. It is an
artificially created lake, named after Maharana Swarup Singh of Udaipur. It is also known as
Kumharia Talab, which is a combined water body comprising other nearby lakes Fateh Sagar Lake
and Lake Pichola.[
Udaisagar Lake, one of the five prominent lakes of Udaipur,[1] is situated around 13 km in the east of
Udaipur. This lake was built by Maharana Udai Singh in 1565. Udai Sagar Lake is around 4 km in
length, 2.5 km in width and 9 meters deep at the maximum.

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KVR IAS (Anthropology and Daily News Analysis) List of Lakes in India

Brahma Sarovar is an ancient water pool sacred to Hinduism in Thanesar, in

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