Top 8 Largest Lakes In India You Must Visit Once

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 11, 2024

Vembanad Lake

Kerala's Vembanad Lake has an area of around 2,033 square kilometers. It is famous for its backwaters and houseboats.

Chilika Lake

Odisha' Chilika Lake has an area of around 1,165 square kilometers. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second-largest in the world. You can often spot migratory birds here.

Shivaji Sagar Lake

Shivaji Sagar Lake located in Maharashtra has an area of around 891.7 square kilometers. Created by the Koyna Dam, it is the largest artificial lake in India and a major hydroelectric project.

Indira Sagar Lake

It's located in Madhya Pradesh. It has an area of approximately 627 square kilometers. Formed by the Indira Sagar Dam on the Narmada River, it's crucial for irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Pangong Tso

Ladakh's beautiful lake Pangon Tso has an area of 700 square kilometers. It is located at a high-altitude extending from India to China, known for its stunning blue waters and scenic beauty.

Pulicat Lake

Located between two states - Andhra Pradesh and Tamil nadu, the lake has an area of around 450 square kilometers. It's the second-largest brackish water lake in India, crucial for local fisheries and bird habitats.

Sardar Sarovar Lake

Located in Gujarat, the Sardar Sarovar Lake has an area of 375 square kilometers. It's created by the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, serving irrigation, water supply, and power generation purpose

Nagarjuna Sagar Lake

Situated between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it has an area of approximately 285 square kilometers. Formed by the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the Krishna River, it supports irrigation, hydroelectric power, and drinking water supply.

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