🏞 Lakes

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Pulicat Lake

Pulicat Lake

AP-side lagoon of flamingos

Best: Nov–MarAndhra Pradesh
Somasila

Somasila

Dam reservoir with boating

Best: Oct–MarAndhra Pradesh
Sangetsar Lake

Sangetsar Lake

Sacred lake of the Monpa legend

Best: May–OctArunachal Pradesh
Roing

Roing

Mehao lake town

Best: Oct–AprArunachal Pradesh
Chandubi Lake

Chandubi Lake

Earthquake-born lake

Best: Oct–MarAssam
Deepor Beel

Deepor Beel

Ramsar wetland of Guwahati

Best: Nov–FebAssam
Sukhna Lake

Sukhna Lake

Man-made lake at the Shivalik foothills

Best: Oct–MarChandigarh
Dudhni

Dudhni

Backwater lake of boating and villas

Best: Oct–MarDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Mayem Lake

Mayem Lake

Freshwater lake for boating

Best: Oct–MarGoa
Carambolim Lake

Carambolim Lake

Bird-filled lake near Old Goa

Best: Nov–MarGoa
Narayan Sarovar

Narayan Sarovar

Sacred lake of the border

Best: Nov–MarGujarat
Jamnagar

Jamnagar

Lakhota fort lake city

Best: Nov–MarGujarat
Sardar Sarovar Dam

Sardar Sarovar Dam

Massive Narmada dam

Best: Nov–FebGujarat
Nalsarovar

Nalsarovar

Ramsar wetland of flamingos

Best: Nov–FebGujarat
Thol Lake

Thol Lake

Bird-filled lake near Ahmedabad

Best: Nov–FebGujarat
Damdama Lake

Damdama Lake

Picnic lake with adventure activities

Best: Oct–MarHaryana
Khajjiar

Khajjiar

Mini Switzerland — meadow lake in cedar forest

Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–NovHimachal Pradesh
Chandratal Lake

Chandratal Lake

Crescent moon lake on the Chandra river

Best: Jun–OctHimachal Pradesh
Nako

Nako

Sacred lake and willow trees near Tibet

Best: May–OctHimachal Pradesh
Srinagar

Srinagar

Dal Lake shikaras, houseboats and Mughal gardens

Best: Apr–OctJammu & Kashmir
Wular Lake

Wular Lake

Asia's largest freshwater lake

Best: Apr–OctJammu & Kashmir
Manasbal Lake

Manasbal Lake

Lotus-filled lake of the saffron country

Best: Apr–OctJammu & Kashmir
Mansar Lake

Mansar Lake

Sacred lake with ancient temples

Best: Oct–MarJammu & Kashmir
Dimna Lake

Dimna Lake

Reservoir lake near Jamshedpur

Best: Oct–MarJharkhand
Massanjore Dam

Massanjore Dam

Mayurakshi dam of the Santal Parganas

Best: Oct–MarJharkhand
Topchanchi

Topchanchi

Lake at the foot of hills

Best: Oct–MarJharkhand
Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Gardens

Terraced gardens with musical fountains

Best: Oct–MarKarnataka
Supa Dam

Supa Dam

Dam lake in the Western Ghats

Best: Sep–MarKarnataka
Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

Venice of the East — houseboat backwaters

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Kumarakom

Kumarakom

Serene backwaters beside Vembanad lake

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Kollam

Kollam

Ashtamudi backwaters and cashew town

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Banasura Sagar

Banasura Sagar

Largest earthen dam, island-hopping boats

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Malampuzha

Malampuzha

Gardens and dam lake near Palakkad

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Devikulam

Devikulam

Mini hill station with a sari lake

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam

Reservoir with boating and elephant rides

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Idukki

Idukki

Arch dam across the Periyar gorge

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Kottayam

Kottayam

Backwater gateway of the central region

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Valiyaparamba

Valiyaparamba

Island-studded backwaters

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Ashtamudi Lake

Ashtamudi Lake

Eight-armed backwater lake

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake

India's longest lake

Best: Sep–MarKerala
Pangong Tso

Pangong Tso

High-altitude lake that shifts from blue to green

Best: Jun–SepLadakh
Tso Moriri

Tso Moriri

Silent lake in Rupshu's Changthang plateau

Best: Jun–SepLadakh
Tso Kar

Tso Kar

White salt lake on the Leh–Manali route

Best: Jun–SepLadakh
Bhopal

Bhopal

City of lakes and gates

Best: Oct–MarMadhya Pradesh
Pawna Lake

Pawna Lake

Camping lakeside under forts

Best: Oct–MayMaharashtra
Wai

Wai

Film town on the Krishna

Best: Nov–MarMaharashtra
Tapola

Tapola

Mini Kashmir of Maharashtra

Best: Nov–MayMaharashtra
Khindsi

Khindsi

Lake resort near Ramtek

Best: Nov–MarMaharashtra
Bhandardara

Bhandardara

Lake, dam and Ratangad trek

Best: Jun–MarMaharashtra
Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake

Largest freshwater lake of the Northeast

Best: Nov–MarManipur
Zeilad Lake

Zeilad Lake

Picturesque highland lake

Best: Oct–AprManipur
Umiam Lake

Umiam Lake

Scenic reservoir lake

Best: Oct–MayMeghalaya
Dawki

Dawki

Crystal-clear Umngot river

Best: Oct–MayMeghalaya
Thadlaskein Lake

Thadlaskein Lake

Sacred roadside lake

Best: Oct–MayMeghalaya
Tam Dil

Tam Dil

Sacred lake of the Pawih ritual

Best: Oct–AprMizoram
Rih Dil

Rih Dil

Soul-crossing lake on the Myanmar border

Best: Oct–AprMizoram
Palak Dil

Palak Dil

Wetland lake of the south

Best: Nov–MarMizoram
Satapada

Satapada

Dolphin boat rides on Chilika

Best: Nov–MarOdisha
Chilika Lake

Chilika Lake

Asia's largest brackish lagoon

Best: Nov–MarOdisha
Hirakud Dam

Hirakud Dam

Longest earthen dam in the world

Best: Oct–MarOdisha
Ansupa Lake

Ansupa Lake

Horse-shoe lake near Bhubaneswar

Best: Oct–MarOdisha
Ousteri Lake

Ousteri Lake

Ramsar wetland of migratory birds

Best: Nov–FebPuducherry
Udaipur

Udaipur

City of lakes and marble palaces

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Gajner

Gajner

Lake and palace on a wildlife edge

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Kolayat

Kolayat

Sacred lake town

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake

Boating lake of legend

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Siliserh Lake

Siliserh Lake

Palace-view lake near Alwar

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Banswara

Banswara

City of 100 islands on the Mahi

Best: Oct–MarRajasthan
Tsomgo Lake

Tsomgo Lake

Glacial lake at 3,780m with yak rides

Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–DecSikkim
Gurudongmar Lake

Gurudongmar Lake

Sacred high-altitude lake at 5,180m

Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–NovSikkim
Khecheopalri Lake

Khecheopalri Lake

Wish-fulfilling sacred lake in forest

Best: Mar–May, Oct–DecSikkim
Aritar Lake

Aritar Lake

Quiet lake with a walking trail

Best: Oct–Dec, Mar–MaySikkim
Pykara

Pykara

Lake, dam and falls near Ooty

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–NovTamil Nadu
Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake

Emerald lake ringed by peaks

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–NovTamil Nadu
Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake

Heart of the city with the Buddha statue

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Laknavaram

Laknavaram

Lake with a suspension bridge

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Pakhal Lake

Pakhal Lake

Kakatiya-built lake in the forest

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Nagarjuna Sagar

Nagarjuna Sagar

World's largest masonry dam

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Durgam Cheruvu

Durgam Cheruvu

Secret lake with cable bridge

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Osman Sagar Lake

Osman Sagar Lake

Weekend lake with rides

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Shamirpet

Shamirpet

Lake and deer park near the city

Best: Oct–MarTelangana
Dumboor Lake

Dumboor Lake

Butterfly-shaped lake of 48 islands

Best: Oct–MarTripura
Ramgarh Tal

Ramgarh Tal

Lake park in Gorakhpur

Best: Oct–MarUttar Pradesh
Nainital

Nainital

Naini Lake, mall roads and forest viewpoints

Best: Mar–JunUttarakhand
Bhimtal

Bhimtal

Bigger, quieter lake than Nainital

Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–NovUttarakhand
Sattal

Sattal

Seven interconnected lakes ringed by oak forest

Best: Mar–Jun, Oct–DecUttarakhand
Naukuchiatal

Naukuchiatal

Nine-cornered lake for boating and paragliding

Best: Mar–JunUttarakhand
Tehri Dam Lake

Tehri Dam Lake

Vast reservoir with boating and sky views

Best: Sep–JunUttarakhand
Mirik

Mirik

Lake town with orange orchards

Best: Mar–May, Oct–NovWest Bengal
Mukutmanipur

Mukutmanipur

Kangsabati dam lake

Best: Oct–MarWest Bengal
Raichak

Raichak

River resort bend of the Ganga

Best: Oct–MarWest Bengal
Pulicat Lake

Pulicat Lake

Lagoon shared with AP, flamingo country

Best: Nov–MarTamil Nadu