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Uttarakhand is
located in the northern India and is a place that has
something to offer for every visitor visiting the place. It is
a beautiful place that is also called the land of lakes and
waterfalls. It is a place where one can find some of the most
beautiful landscapes, mountains, etc. |
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There are a number
of beautiful and picturesque lakes in Uttarakhand. Given below
is a list of some famous lakes in Uttarakhand.The following are
the important lakes of Uttarakhand: |
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Bheemtal |
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Bheemtal Lake is named after the second Pandava
brother Bhima in the Mahabharata who was known for
his prodigious strength. Bhimtal is a famous lake
that is located 25 kms. from Nainital. It is much
clearer and quieter than Nainital. Located at
1,200 metres above sea level, Bhimtal gets
slightly warmer during the summer months but it
still makes for a great holiday destination where
one can relax the mind and body. Bhimtal is one of
the largest lakes in the whole of Uttarakhand.
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Devaria tal |
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Devaria Tal is situated near Ukhimath in
Uttarakhand. It is considered a very holy place.
It is spread over 700 metres and is surrounded by
the beautiful Chaukhamba peak. |
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forests all around the lake, it is an ideal place
for bird watchers or for those who love angling.
One can also reach Devaria Tal after a trek of
about 8 kms. but, do keep in mind that this is a
very steep trek that can really tire you out.
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Dodi tal |
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Tal is a beautiful lake located in Uttarakhand and
is situated very close to the Uttarkashi district.
Dodi Tal gets its name from a particular kind of
trout (freshwater fish) that is found here, by the
name of Dodi. The water of this lake is said to be
quite refreshing for the skin. |
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Dodi
Tal Lake is the source of the River Asi Ganga that
merges with the River Bhagirathi near Gangotri.
For a beautiful view of the Bandarpoonch Peak,
located at 6,387 metres above sea level, one could
climb up a little from the lake. A track little
further leads one to the Hanumanchatti located at
2,400 metres. The beautiful
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Dhalipur lake |
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A
water sports resort has been developed at the Asan
Barrage by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in the year
1994. Asan Barrage was created in 1967 and it is
popularly known as Dhalipur Lake. Situated 43 kms
from Dehradun on Chandigarh-Shimla highway, the
resort offers facilities like water skiing,
boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing etc. Wildlife
lovers have an added bonus during the winter
season as migratory birds can be seen in the
vicinity |
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Govind ghat |
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This is 2 kms before Pandukesar and is the gateway
for the Hem Kund Lake and the internationally
well-known Valley of the Flowers. The Hem Kund
Saheb is 20 kms by foot from here. There we find a
Sikh Temple and some hotels. The Valley of the
Flowers is a 17 km walk |
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Homekund |
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Homekund is approached via Sutol or Roopkund after
crossing Shila Samudra glacier. It is a small lake
encompassing a view of the Trishul and Nanda
Ghunti Base camps. |
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lake is situated at an altitude of 4061 mts/13320
ft. important event from spiritual-cultural. |
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Hemkund |
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The high altitude Lokpal lake, known as Hemkund
(4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep
trek from Ghangaria leads one to this spot in
about four to six hours. |
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an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs,
as well as for people from other faiths. There is
a Sikh Gurudwara and Lakshman. |
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Kashni Tal |
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Madyamaheshwar is a beautiful temple in the
Garhwal Himalayas, in a valley between Badrinath
and Kedarnath. A river called Madyamaheshwar Ganga
originates in a deep ravine below. |
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Kagbhushandi Lake |
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the Valley of Flowers Road, a 20 km trek from a
village called Bhyundar is a vast lake, the beauty
of which is amazing. Since getting here is very
difficult, very few tourists are found here. |
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Kedar Tal |
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Tal is situated at an altitude of 4,425 metres
above sea level and about 18 kms. from Gangotri.
The lake is so clear that the reflections of the
Thalaiyasagar peaks are clearly visible in the
water. But if you want to trek up the near-by
places, make sure that you are well prepared
because it can be a pretty tiring one. Also, make
sure you take a tour guide with you to Kedar Tal
since the route can be a little tough. .
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Maneri |
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The Maneri-Bhali
project, which supplies 93 MW of power to
Uttarakhand, is located on the left bank of
Bhagirathi, close to Uttarkashi. Roughly 13 km
upstream of Uttarkashi is the village of Maneri.
Here, a lake of an unbelievably beautiful and
clear colour reflecting the surrounding conifers
has been formed by damming the Bhagirathi, which
is fast becoming a popular tourist attraction.
There is camping site here on the banks of the
river. |
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Naukuchia tal |
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Naukuchia Tal, literally, Nine-Cornered Lake, is
26 km (16 mi) from Nainital and 4 km from Bhimtal
at an altitude of 1,220 m (4,003 ft). The lake is
almost 1 km (1 mi) long, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide and
approximately 40 m (131 ft) deep. It is the
deepest of the lakes in the greater Naintal area.
According to legend, if one takes in all nine
corners in one glimpse, one can disappear in a
cloud of smoke. |
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Naini Lake |
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Naini Lake
is a natural fresh water vast lake made up of
tectonic rocks. This lake is placed amongst the
serene seven mountains that border this moribund
water pool and the extravagant peaks, which seems
to touch the sky. Many visitors jam here to adore
the magnificent beauty that elongates over 3.5km. |
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to the mythological significance the left of Sati
had fallen over here, hence the name naini (eye)
derived for the lake. There is a temple of Naina
Devi besides this pristine lake, which is said to
be the location where her eye had fallen. This
spot is known to be one of the 51 Shakti Peeths,
which visitors from worldwide throng. |
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Nachiketa Tal |
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Chaurangkhal is
located about 29 kms. from Uttarkashi and a 3 kms.
trek further up takes you to Nachiketa Tal. This
place needs to be visited to be truly experienced.
The beauty of Nachiketa Tal cannot be simply
described in words. This lake is located in the
serene environment and the temple that is located
just by the lakeside completes the whole picture.
This lake can be visited anytime during the whole
year.
The Nachiketa Tal is a very attractive spot that
is located amidst some dense forests, and is
situated at an altitude of 1,219 metres above sea
level. It is about 26 kms. from Nainital and
attracts many migratory birds each year, because
of the wonderful ecosystem that the place has.
Yachts and paddle boats are also available for
anglers who are interested in exploring the lake.
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Satopanth lake |
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Satopanth lake is
triangular lake of serene water has a perimeter of
about half a kilometer. It is about 25 Kms. from
Badrinath. Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar, the Hindu
trinities are believed to occupy one corner each,
and which are named after them. |
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kms from Mana Village amidst the difficult areas
of Himalayas. The water in the lake is very calm.
On the banks of this lake are innumerable lotus
flowers. To get here one has to come via Lakshmi
Forest. To return from here to Badrinath on foot
it takes 3 days. |
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Shyamla Tal |
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Shyamla Tal is 132 kms. from Pithoragarh and 58
kms. from Champawat. Swami Vivekanand Ashram is
located here at the bank of the lake. The blue
coloured lake of Shyamla Tal is spread over an
area of about one & a half sq. kms. This place has
some ruins dating back to the days of the early
Chand rulers and others which are associated with
the Pandavas |
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Sahastra Tal & Masar Tal |
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Sahastra Tal & Masar Tal are situated enroute to
the Khatlang glacier. These lakes lie on either
side of the glacier, which acts as the source to
the river Bhilanga. The best time for this trek is
between June and September. The trek to reach the
lakes is one of the most beautiful ones,
surrounded by wide green meadows which are full of
colorful flowers, which are in full bloom during
the summer months. |
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Sahastra Tal is one of the most beautiful lakes in
the whole of Uttarakhand and is located on the
western end of the Khatling glacier. Sahastra Tal
is reached after a beautiful trek through the
dense woodlands, villages, valley of flowers and
streams. One can also get an excellent panoramic
view of the Himalayan peaks and glaciers from
here. You can also watch the magnificent glaciers
of Jogin group, Kirti Stambh and Meru glacier. |
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Sat Tal |
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Sat Tal is one of the most famous lakes in
Nainital district of Uttarakhand. There are seven
lakes which interconnect with each other to form
one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand.
Situated at an altitude of 1,370 metres above sea
level, and surrounded by some beautiful oak
forests, Sat Tal is a beautiful place for a
perfect holiday get-away. |
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one of the very few spots which have remained
unspoilt and unpolluted from the urban life. These
seven lakes which make Sat Tal are an absolute
heaven for the migratory birds as well. It is one
of the best places around in Uttarakhand. The lake
is surrounded by some beautiful, dense forests and
it adds to the overall beauty of the place. The
seven lakes which gives Sat Tal it's name are the
following: |
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or Garud Tal, Nal-Damyanti Tal, Purna Tal, Sita
Tal, Ram Tal, Laxman Tal, Sukha Tal or Khurdariya
Tal |
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Vasuki Tal |
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Tal is located about 8 kms. from Kedarnath and at an
altitude of 4,135 metres above sea level. The lake
is surrounded by some high mountain ridges which
presents an excellent view of the Chaukhamba peaks
surrounding it. |
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Kedarnath situated close by, is the site of one of
the twelve ‘Jyotirlingas’ of Lord Shiva. It is one
of the most revered sacred sites of the Hindus.
Kedarnath is surrounded by lofty Himalayan peaks
which provide one of the most stunning views of the
mighty Himalayas. Because of the high altitude and
extreme weather conditions, the best season to visit
this higher altitude region is June to October. |
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Vasuki Tal is lake is a picture perfect lake and is
widely visited by the tourists. It almost imprints
an unforgettable image of the place in the memory.
Vasuki Tal is like a fresh breath of air among the
temples and pilgrimage spots of Kedarnath. |
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