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7 Awesome Lakes of India that Fill you with Peace

India blessed with many beautiful and exotic lakes that have attracted many tourists throughout the world. These famous Indian lakes not only attract people by their beauty but also with their calm and serene atmosphere. Are you in search of such a calm and tranquil place that fills you with peace? Yes, then you are in the right place. Today, I would like to share with a list of lakes in India that can fill your heart with divine happiness and peace.

Dal Lake, Kashmir

Dal lake

If you want to be far away from all the hustle and bustle, the Dal lake of Kashmir is the best place for you. It is considered to be the second largest and one of the major lakes in India that pulls thousands of tourists towards it throughout the year. Its heavenly beauty, floating gardens and colourful shikara ride on the sparkling waters are just overwhelming. Also, there are boathouses and hotels where one can stay and experience the divine serenity deeply. Thus, being blessed with celestial natural beauty, one should have no doubts about it being called the jewel in the crown of Kashmir.

Pangong Lake, Ladakh

Pangong lake

Have you ever seen a freezing lake? Here is the Pangong Lake that gets covered with ice entirely during winter. But from May to September when the ice melts, it gets many visitors along with the ducks and gulls skimming on the surface of the lake. This place with huge snow-covered hills and cold climate truly justifies its meaning “long, narrow and delighted lake” which has derived from the Tibetan language. I am sure no one can ever find such a quiet atmosphere anywhere else other than here. But since this lake located at the Sino-Indian borders, one has to get government permission to go there and feel the cold and fantastic weather.

Chilka Lake, Orissa

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If you like watching birds coming from abroad, then Chilka lake of Orissa is the perfect place for you. The sight of several migratory birds flying and floating on the moving waters of the lake is just like heaven for bird watchers. Moreover, its scenic beauty and fishing boats are also the reasons of attraction for many visitors. Also, let me tell you that it is Asia’s largest inland saltwater lake located on the coastal region of India.

Loktak Lake, Manipur

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Loktak, a lake consisting of many small islands called phumdis, is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India. On the other end of the lake, there is the Keibul Lam Jao National Park. This park is the world’s only floating National Park and home for the sangria, also called as the dancing deer. Along with a diverse range of aquatic plants, this tranquil and serene paradise cannot be complete without these animals. Moreover, being a source of water supply for irrigation, hydropower generation and drinking water for the people and the wildlife, it also plays a vital role in the financial system of Manipur.

Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim

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I am sure there would be hardly anyone who may be aware of the myth attached to this Gurudongmar lake. An old saying that Guru Dongmar had touched and purified this lake as a result of which even during the peak winters a part of the lake does not freeze. Said that its water has a healing power due to which many people carry the water along with them. This lake is one of the resources of the river Teesta that flows through Sikkim, West Bengal and Bangladesh to join the Bay of Bengal.

Vembanad Lake, Kerala

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Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India that spans across many districts describing the life in rural Kerala. Besides greenery and fishing, houseboats and the snake boat race or Vallam Kali held in the monsoon season in August are the major attractions of this lake. This calm and serene lake comes to life, especially at the time of Vallam Kali when hundreds of oarsmen in one boat sail by the waters as fast as possible to win the race. The entire site is fascinating and unusual that one should never miss.

Bhimtal Lake, Uttarakhand

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Bhimtal is a heart pleasing perennial lake named after the legendary Bhima of Mahabharata. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by the green mountains of Uttarakhand and a small island in the middle which has a large aquarium on it. There is also a Bhimeshwara Mahadev temple built by Bhima during his exile period on the banks of the lake. Bhima’s peaceful and immaculate beauty adds a magical experience to stay over here. If you ever visit Nainital don’t forget to visit Bhimtal!

I am sure after reading all this; you must be tempted to visit these great lakes. Am I right? Then what is stopping you? Go ahead; pack your bags and move on to experience the divine serenity, away from all the hustle and bustle of the city life. And yes, to know more do keep coming back!!

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