8 Largest Lakes To Visit In India

26/JULY/ 2024

India boasts a variety of stunning and expansive lakes, each with its own distinct characteristics. These bodies of water play a significant role in India's ecological landscape and  cultural identity. 

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Vembanad Lake, Kerala 

Vembanad is recognized as the largest lake in India, celebrated for its breathtaking backwaters and popular houseboat tourism.

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Chilika Lake,  Odisha 

Chilika, the largest coastal lagoon in India, has been recognized as a Ramsar site and boasts a diverse range of migratory bird species.

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Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh  and Tamil Nadu 

Pulicat, situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, is India's second largest brackish water lake 

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Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan 

Sambhar, the largest inland saltwater lake in India, is famous for its extensive white salt crust that forms during the dry seasons.

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Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir 

Wular Lake is one of the biggest freshwater lakes in India and holds the title of being the largest in the Kashmir Valley.

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Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh 

Kolleru, situated in India, is recognized as one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country, celebrated for its unique wetland ecosystem.

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Loktak Lake, Manipur 

Loktak stands as the biggest freshwater lake in Northeast India, renowned for its unique floating phumdis composed of a mixture of vegetation, soil, and organic material in different stages of decay.

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Pichola Lake, Rajasthan 

Pichola, a large lake that dates back to the 14th century, boasts a charming landscape with palaces, islands, and hills  surrounding it.

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