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LAKES IN NORTH INDIA TOURISM

The scenic North India is home to a large number of beautiful lakes. While some lakes are fresh water lakes, brackish water lakes are present too. If you love the idea of boating afloat a lake, or just sitting by one with a packed picnic lunch, North India has many options to offer. As some these lakes are set against the backdrop of mountains, they tend to change their color according to the color of the sky. It’s truly something that one should witness sometime in life. Here’s a list of lakes in North India!

Kishore Sagar Lake and Jagmand

It is an artificial lake, built by Prince Dher Dun of Bundi in 1346. In the middle of the lake, on a small island is the Jagmandir Palace. The palace was built in 1740. It is built with red sandstone and was used as a pleasure palace by the Kings…
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Pandoh Dam and lake

Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam located on the Beas river. En route to Manali, a short stop at this dam would be a pleasant surprise. Pandoh lake is the reservoir of the dam. The water in Pandoh dam is used for power generation at the Dehar Power House, before…
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Assan Lake

The four km lake has been developed by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department (HPTD) to promote tourism. Visitor can experience many recreational activities like paddling and rowing. One can also enjoy water skiing and hovercraft rides.
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Boating at Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake is a popular tourist attraction located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. According to a Hindu legend, this lake is an ancient sacred lake. It is called so because it was dug out with nails (Nakh). Boating at Nakki lake is a fun activity and you can just spend an hour…
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Bhim Tal

Situated at a distance of about 28kms from Halwani, the lake is exactly 1375m above the sea level. Bhim tal lake is famous as a lake which has an island in the centre. It is a very ancient lake named after the Bhima of Mahabharata of the Hindu legends. It…
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Boating in Gadisar Lake

This lake gives a bliss to a persons eyes. This lake is of utmost need for the locals living in the deserted region. One can take a round over the aesthetic view of the fort as boating has been allowed here. A number of shrines and pavilions circle the lake and…
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Chandra Tal Lake

Chandratal or Chandra Tal or Chandra Taal or Chander Taal or simply Moon Lake is a barren but beautiful lake located at a height of 14100 feet in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It comes under Spiti and Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh and is situated at a distance of…
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Dal Lake

Known as the Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir and Srinagar’s Jewel, Dal Lake is the most important landmark of Srinagar. It figures high on tourist itineraries and every tourist to the Kashmir valley makes it a point to visit the water body. There are two theories for the origin…
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Fateh Sagar Lake

Fateh Sagar is visited almost by every tourist visiting Udaipur or Rajasthjan. Even the locals visit the lake in free time to admire the pleasant scenic lake view. The lake has 3 islands and a fantastic constructed fountain in between which attracts visitors the most.
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Gadsar Lake

Also known as the lake of flowers, the Gadsar lake is a picturesque high-altitude lake located 5,000 m above sea level, in the Himalayan Ranges. It is considered as one of the highest altitude lakes in the Kashmir region. This lake is famous as trekking base, which can be reached…
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Tso Kar Lake

The Tso kar is the smallest of the three lakes in the Ladakh region.
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Tso Kar Lake

The smallest of the three high altitude alpine lakes in THE Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Tso Kar Lake is situated in the Rupshu Valley at an elevation of over 14,700 ft. It is also known as the White Lake because of the amount of salts that get deposited on the banks…
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Khajjiar Lake

Located at a height of around 1,920 meter, Khajjiar Lake is amongst the most popular tourist sites in the state. Surrounded by Deodar forests, grassland and hills, the 1.5 sq km large lake is a perfect picnic spot. Water from a number of streams fills the lake, which is named…
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Nehru Kund

Nehru Kund is a natural spring, which is located on the Leh-Manali highway and is 5 km from Manali city. The kund was named after Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru (first Prime Minister of India) as he used to drink water from this spring when he stayed in Manali. It is…
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Roop Kund

It is located in the eastern part of Chamoli district. The edges of the Kund are covered with snow round the year. When snow melts human skeletons can be seen. There are many stories to explain the presence of skeletons in the lake but it is no authentic proof. That…
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Naini Lake

Lake Naini is a picturesque blue green lake located right in the heart of the city. A natural freshwater lake, it stretches over 3.5 km and offers captivating scenic views especially during sun rise and sunset when the lake’s water carries impressions of the bright crimson and vermilion colored sky.…
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Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake is a popular tourist attraction located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills, the serene lake is heaven for nature lovers. You can take a stroll around the lake, relax or enjoy boating. A visit to this place will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. ALSO SEE Mount Abu photos:…
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Rewalsar Lake

Famous for housing the second largest statue in India, Rewalsar Lake is about 24 km from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. The lake is shaped like a square with a shoreline of 735 m. The lake lies on a mountain spur protected by a variety of dense vegetation and is known…
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Tsomoriri lake

The Tso Moriri is surrounded by Tibet, Zanskar and Ladakh regions.
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Renuka Lake

The lake is well connected by road and lies in Sirmur district of Himachal Pradesh. With a circumference of 3214 m, Renuka Lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh. The lake is regarded as the embodiment of goddess Renuka. Near the lake's feet is another lake dedicated to…
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Pushkar Lake

Pushkar lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Pushkar. It is believed that this lake was formed as a result of a lotus falling off from Lord Brahma's hand. A holy dip in the Pushkar lake is considered to be sacred for Hindus as it is believed to…
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Tulian Lake

Lying at an altitude of 3,353 metres (11,001 ft) above sea level is the mesmerizing Tulian lake. The trek from Pahalgam to Tulian lake is very popular amongst tourists. The lake often has chunks of ice floating in it. It is surrounded on three sides by high, snow-clad mountain ranges…
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Mussoorie Lake

6 km from Mussoorie on way to Dehradun. The Mussoorie Lake has been recently developed for tourists and lies on Dehradun-Mussoorie road. One can enjoy boating as there are many paddle boats available here for taking a round of the lake.
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Surwal Lake

A shallow seasonal lake, it is situated around 25 km from Ranthanbore. During winters, this lovely water body serves as a home to birds like Pelicans, Demoiselle Cranes, Bar Headed Flamingoes and Graylag geese. Winter mornings are especially marvelous with the sweet chirping of the colourful inhabitants of the lake.
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Lake Pichola

Pichola Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Rajasthan. Located in the heart of Udaipur, Pichola is the oldest and one of the largest lakes in all of Udaipur. The lake and the dam on the lake were created in the 15th century by a grain merchant with…
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Pangong lake

Pangong Lake also known as Pangong Tso is a beautiful endorheic lake situated in the Himalayas and is 134 km long, extending from India to China. Pangong Lake is situated at a height of 4350 m and is one of the biggest tourist attractions of the country. The beauty and…
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Naukuchia Tal

About 32 km north of the city, Naukuchia Tal is an appealing lake. The dimensions of the lake are 983 m (length), 693 m (breadth) and 40.3 m (depth) with provisions for rowing, paddling or yachting. It is also known as the lake of nine corners and is located in…
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Pangong Tso

High-altitude lake known for its scenic beauty. Its popularity increased after the release of Bollywood hit 3 Idiots, where the final scene of the movie was shot.
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Sonamarg

Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg is a mesmerizing hill station in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg literally means 'the meadow of gold' and with snow-capped mountains set against a spectacular blue sky, it is as close to heaven as it can get. The Sindh River flows…
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Vasuki Tal

It is a lake at an altitude of 4135 meters in the midst of snowy mountains. It is one of the prettiest sights in Kedarnath due to its glittering waters. This beautiful lake provides a charming view of the neighboring Chaukhamba peaks. Vasuki Tal offers an ideal trek for courageous…
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Tsomoriri

Another high altitude lake in Ladakh, it is known for its scenic splendor
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