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In pics: Famous lakes in India and what are they known for
Nature is the best medicine when your mind is cluttered and you are looking for some peace and tranquillity. Sometimes, just sitting under a tree or by the lake and reading a book can calm your mind.
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Just the cool breeze of the water and soothing sounds of the birds chirruping is enough to feed your soul to the fullest. Here are five famous lakes of India and what are they known for.(Unsplash)
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Vembanad Lake, Kerela (Longest lake in India): This is also the largest lake in the state which covers an area of 2033 square kilometres. It is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Punnappra, Kuttanadu and Kochi Lake in Kochi.(Unsplash)
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Chilka Lake, Odisha (Largest saline water lake in India): Spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts, is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the largest brackish water lagoon in the world. It is home to numerous endangered species of plants and animals. (Instagram/@my_books_and_places)
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Cholamu Lake, Sikkim (Highest lake in India): Also known as Tso Lhamo Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world that is situated at an altitude of 5,100 m. This surreal lake in the North Sikkim region is less explored. (Instagram/@whattatoor)
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Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake, Uttar Pradesh (Largest artificial lake in India): Also known as the Rihand Dam, this is the largest dam of India by volume. (Instagram/@global.analysis)
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