India is home to a wide variety of lakes, from freshwater to saltwater, and from natural to man-made reservoirs.
Here is a list of some major lakes found in India:
1. Vembanad: It is located in Kerala. It is India's longest lake and forms a significant part of the Kerala Backwaters.
2. Chilika Lake: It is located in Odisha. It is India's largest coastal lagoon and a vital habitat for migratory birds.
3. Wular Lake: It is situated in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
4. Dal Lake: It is located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its iconic houseboats and beautiful surroundings.
5. Loktak Lake: It is located in Manipur. It is known for the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matter) and the Keibul Lamjao National Park, home to the endangered Sangai deer.
6. Pushkar Lake: It is located in Rajasthan It is one of the holiest lakes for Hindus and is surrounded by numerous ghats and temples.
7. Hussain Sagar: It is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is a large artificial lake known for the Buddha statue situated in the middle.
8. Pichola Lake: It is located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is a picturesque artificial lake with palaces and islands.
9. Naini Lake: It is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. It is a natural freshwater lake surrounded by hills.
10. Bhimtal Lake: It is located in Uttarakhand. It is larger than Naini Lake and has a small island in the center.
11. Manasbal Lake: It is located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its lotus growth and is one of the deepest lakes in India.
12. Sambar Lake: It is situated in Rajasthan. It is the largest saline lake in India.
13. Pangong Tso: It is located in Ladakh. It is a high-altitude lake known for its changing shades of blue.
14. Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake): It is located in Sikkim. It is a glacial lake surrounded by mountains.
15. Lonar Lake: It is located in Maharashtra. It is a unique crater lake formed by a meteorite impact.
16. Vellayani Lake: It is located near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is the largest freshwater lake in the state.
17. Ooty Lake: It is located in Tamil Nadu's Ooty. It is an artificial lake used for boating and picnics.
18. Sankey Tank: It is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is an artificial lake and a popular recreational spot.
19. Ashtamudi Lake: It is located in Kerala It is known for its eight channels and is a gateway to the Kerala Backwaters.
20. Sambhar Salt Lake: It is located in Rajasthan. It is the largest saltwater lake in India and a significant salt production area.
These are just a few of the major lakes in located in India. Each Lake with its unique natural beauty and cultural significance.
