7 Truly Magnificent Lakes In India

4. Dal Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in the country, Dal Lake is the second largest lake in the Kashmir Valley. While Kashmir is often called as heaven on earth, the Dal Lake is known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”.

An icon of the Kashmir tourism industry, Dal Lake comprises of floating gardens, colorful shikaras and houseboats which attracts various tourists from across the world. Crystal clear waters of the Dal Lake with the sprawling valley and great peaks in the distance and the traditionally designed boats on the lake makes it an amazing view for any spectator.

5. Chilka Lake

Known as one of the largest coastal lakes in India, Chilka Lake in Odisha is also the second largest lagoon in the World. Considered as the largest salt water lake across Asia, Chilka Lake is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources and is also home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals.

Chilka Lake, popularly known as Chilka, is the queen of natural scenery in the tribal state Orissa, and is also known as the Swiss-lake in the continent. The lake boasts of some activities like fishing boats which is also another attribute to the natural beauty of this blue water lake.