From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Rajasthan to Assam, India is blessed with many beautiful lakes. The top ten among them are:

Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir:

Dal Lake in Srinagar has the title of the ‘Jewel in the crown of Kashmir’. The lake paints a pretty picture of the misty PirPanjal peaks and the lovely houseboats reflected on its waters.

Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir:

The Wular Lake is the largest fresh water lake in India and one of the largest in Asia. The lake is rich in flora and fauna and is a natural habitat for a large variety of fish and birds.

Damdama Lake, Haryana:

Located close to the Aravalli Hills, Damdama Lake is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi. Tourists can also indulge in boating, trekking and bungee jumping close to the lake.

Loktak Lake, Manipur:

Known as the only floating lake in the world, the LoktakLake owes this feature to the floating phumdis. It is the largest freshwater lake of north-eastern India.

Pichola Lake, Rajasthan:

Found in the city of lakes, Udaipur, Pichola Lake is an artificial fresh water lake. The four other important lakes in this lake city are FatehSagar Lake, UdaiSagar Lake, Jaisamand Lake and Rajsamand Lake.

Chilka Lake, Orissa:

The largest coastal lake in India, the Chilka Lake is also Asia’s largest inland salt water lagoon. The natural surroundings of the lake make it a haven for migratory birds.

Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim:

A fresh water lake in the Kanchenjunga range, Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. The stunning natural beauty of this lake mesmerizes tourists.

Bhimtal Lake, Uttarakhand:

Larger than the famed Nainital Lake, the Bhimtal Lake is in fact the largest in the Kumaon region which is the lake district of India.

Upper Lake, Madhya Pradesh:

Locally called ‘BadaTalaab’, the Upper Lake in Bhopal, is the largest artificial lake in Asia. The major attractions of the lake are the Takia Island and the marine drive.

Vembanad Lake, Kerala:

The longest lake in India and the largest in Kerala, Vembanad Lake is a brackish lagoon. The Snake Boat Race which is the annual major attraction of Kerala is held on this lake.