{"id":4352,"date":"2014-06-25T14:50:13","date_gmt":"2014-06-25T09:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4352"},"modified":"2021-06-17T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T09:03:47","slug":"lake-tourism-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html","title":{"rendered":"Lake Tourism | India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India has one of the most diverse geographies in the world. From mountains frosted with snow to scorching deserts, the nation offers a plethora of opportunities for fans to enjoy the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s proximity to a few oceans also means that the lakes, rivers, and other water bodies criss-cross the subcontinent. You can go anywhere in India &#8211; Kashmir or Kerala, Rajasthan or Assam, and you&#8217;ll find a water body. Many of these are scenic beauties and are worth exploring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#Here_are_a_few_suggestions_for_lake_tourism_that_you_must_explore\" >Here are a few suggestions for lake tourism that you must explore.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#1_Wular_Lake_Jammu_and_Kashmir\" >1. Wular Lake, Jammu, and Kashmir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#2_Damdama_Lake_Haryana\" >2. Damdama Lake, Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#3_Loktak_Lake_Manipur\" >3. Loktak Lake, Manipur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#4_Upper_Lake_Madhya_Pradesh\" >4. Upper Lake, Madhya Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#5_Pichola_Lake_Rajasthan\" >5. Pichola Lake, Rajasthan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#6_Bhimtal_Lake_Uttarakhand\" >6. Bhimtal Lake, Uttarakhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/lake-tourism-india.html\/#7_Gurudongmar_Lake_Sikkim\" >7. Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_a_few_suggestions_for_lake_tourism_that_you_must_explore\"><\/span>Here are a few suggestions for lake tourism that you must explore.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wular_Lake_Jammu_and_Kashmir\"><\/span><strong>1. Wular Lake, Jammu, and Kashmir <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4356\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/wular1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4356 size-medium\" title=\"wular lake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/wular1-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"wular lake tourism\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/wular1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/wular1.jpg 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wular Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of Asia&#8217;s largest freshwater lakes, it\u2019s also India&#8217;s biggest. Being located in Jammu and Kashmir, large mountains form the backdrop of the lake, which serves as a habitat for fish, birds and wildlife. A great lake for fishing, you must check this out if you&#8217;ve already seen the incredibly famous Dal Lake. Dal Lake is considered one of India&#8217;s most beautiful lakes. People flock to the lake not only for its scenic beauty, but also for its floating gardens, &#8216;shikaras&#8217; and houseboats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Damdama_Lake_Haryana\"><\/span><strong>2. Damdama Lake, Haryana <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is among Haryana&#8217;s biggest natural lakes. For many in the National Capital Region, Damdama Lake is a weekend getaway as it is located close to New Delhi. Along with boating, it is known for outdoor activities like rock climbing, bungee jumping, and trekking. Nearby is the Sohna Lake, another famous tourist destination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Loktak_Lake_Manipur\"><\/span><strong>3. Loktak Lake, Manipur <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/loktak-lake-manipur.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4363 size-medium\" title=\"loktak-lake-manipur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/loktak-lake-manipur-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"loktak-lake-manipur\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/loktak-lake-manipur-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/loktak-lake-manipur.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is Northeastern India&#8217;s largest freshwater lake and is also considered the world\u2019s only floating lake,\u00a0reason being the floating islands found only on this lake. Along with serving as an important tourist destination, the lake is essential for hydropower, and its fresh water is critical for local irrigation and drinking water. The endangered species of Sangai, is found today only in the Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur, which is on the lake&#8217;s shore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Upper_Lake_Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>4. Upper Lake, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Asia&#8217;s largest artificial lake, Upper Lake, is located in what is known as the \u201cCity of Lakes\u201d,\u00a0Bhopal. Locally known as &#8216;Bada Talab&#8217;, the lake is an important source of water. After you&#8217;ve seen it, you can also quickly check out some of the many lakes that dot the city, and take part in activities like canoeing and boating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pichola_Lake_Rajasthan\"><\/span><strong>5. Pichola Lake, Rajasthan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This artificial fresh water lake is found in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is among the five prominent lakes of Udaipur, which include Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar, Rajsamand and Jaisamand. Close by is Pushkar Lake, which is an increasingly popular tourist destination for its annual camel fair.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bhimtal_Lake_Uttarakhand\"><\/span><strong>6. Bhimtal Lake, Uttarakhand <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/bhimtal2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4365 size-medium\" title=\"bhimtal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/bhimtal2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"bhimtal\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/bhimtal2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/bhimtal2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Uttarakhand&#8217;s lakes are famed for their scenic vistas, and the Bhimtal region&#8217;s biggest draw is its lake. Close by is the Nainital Lake, one of the largest fresh water bodies in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Gurudongmar_Lake_Sikkim\"><\/span><strong>7. Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the world&#8217;s highest lakes, this freshwater body is located northeast of the Kangchenjunga range. One of the biggest lakes in the region, Gurudongmar is, for the locals, a sacred spot. If you have time, you must also visit Tsomgo Lake (called the &#8216;frozen lake&#8217;) and Khecheopalri Lake (called the &#8216;wishing lake&#8217;).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has one of the most diverse geographies in the world. From mountains frosted with snow to scorching deserts, the nation offers a plethora of opportunities for fans to enjoy the great outdoors. 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