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# Complete Guide to Famous Lakes in India 2026-2027 | Top 50+ Lakes State-wise List

- India is blessed with over 50 magnificent lakes that showcase incredible natural beauty and cultural significance across diverse geographical regions
- From Vembanad Lake (India's largest at 2,300 sq km) to Gurudongmar Lake (highest at 5,430m), each water body tells a unique story of geological formation and ecological importance
- These lakes serve multiple purposes: tourism destinations, agricultural irrigation, wildlife conservation sanctuaries, and spiritual pilgrimage sites for millions of devotees
- Chilika Lake in Odisha was India's first Ramsar site (1981) and remains Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, supporting diverse marine ecosystems
- Popular destinations include Dal Lake (Kashmir's jewel), Pangong Tso (Ladakh's cinematic beauty), and Naini Lake (Nainital's heart) attracting millions of tourists annually
- Tamil Nadu leads with 13,629 lakes, while Udaipur is famously known as the 'City of Lakes' showcasing India's incredible aquatic diversity
- Key categories include freshwater lakes (Loktak, Wular), saltwater lakes (Sambhar, Pulicat), and unique formations like Lonar's meteorite crater lake
- These natural treasures support diverse ecosystems, from migratory birds during winter seasons to endemic fish species and aquatic vegetation
- Many lakes hold religious significance, especially Pushkar Lake dedicated to Lord Brahma and considered sacred by Hindu pilgrims worldwide
- Perfect for adventure activities like boating, fishing, camping, wildlife photography, and water sports across different terrains and climates
- Essential water sources providing irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power generation supporting millions of people and agricultural activities
- Growing importance in eco-tourism with traditional houseboats, bird watching expeditions, and nature conservation programs promoting sustainable travel

## 📍 Complete State-wise List of Famous Lakes in India

Comprehensive guide with lake types and significance

| State/UT | Lake Name | Type | Special Significance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Andhra Pradesh | Pulicat Lake | Brackish | Second largest brackish water lake |
|  | Kolleru Lake | Freshwater | Largest lake of India |
|  | Nagarjuna Sagar Lake | Freshwater | Major irrigation reservoir |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Mehao Lake | Freshwater | Wildlife sanctuary lake |
|  | Parsuram Lake | Freshwater | Religious significance |
|  | Ganga Lake | Freshwater | High altitude beauty |
|  | Sela Lake | Freshwater | Mountain lake at Sela Pass |
| Assam | Son Beel Lake | Freshwater | Largest wetland in Assam |
|  | Dipor Bil | Freshwater | Important bird sanctuary |
|  | Chandubi Lake | Freshwater | Natural lake with tourism |
|  | Haflong Lake | Freshwater | Hill station attraction |
| Bihar | Kanwar Lake | Freshwater | Asia's largest oxbow lake |
|  | Ghora Katora Lake | Freshwater | Horse-shoe shaped lake |
| Gujarat | Thol Lake | Freshwater | Bird sanctuary |
|  | Kankaria Lake | Freshwater | Ahmedabad's pride |
|  | Narayana Sarover | Freshwater | Religious importance |
|  | Saputara Lake | Freshwater | Hill station lake |
| Haryana | Damdama Lake | Freshwater | Adventure sports destination |
|  | Badkhal Lake | Freshwater | Popular picnic spot |
|  | Tilyar Lake | Freshwater | Recreation and zoo |
|  | Brahma Sarover | Freshwater | Sacred tank in Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Suraj Tal | Freshwater | High altitude lake |
|  | Chandra Tal | Freshwater | Moon Lake - trekking destination |
|  | Gobind Sagar | Freshwater | Reservoir on Sutlej |
|  | Bhrigu Lake | Freshwater | Sacred alpine lake |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Dal Lake | Freshwater | Jewel of Kashmir - houseboat destination |
|  | Wular Lake | Freshwater | Largest freshwater lake in India |
|  | Sheshnag Lake | Freshwater | Amarnath Yatra route |
|  | Krishansar Lake | Freshwater | Twin lake with Vishansar |
| Karnataka | Ulsoor Lake | Freshwater | Bangalore's largest lake |
|  | Karanji Lake | Freshwater | Mysore's bird sanctuary |
|  | Pampa Sarover | Freshwater | Sacred lake in Hampi |
| Kerala | Vembanad Lake | Brackish | Longest lake of India (2,300 sq km) |
|  | Ashtamudi Lake | Brackish | Backwater tourism hub |
|  | Vellayani Lake | Freshwater | Largest freshwater lake in Kerala |
| Ladakh | Pangong Tso | Saltwater | High altitude lake (4,350m) - Bollywood famous |
|  | Tso Moriri | Saltwater | High altitude wetland |
|  | Tso Kar | Saltwater | White lake - salt deposits |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhojtal | Freshwater | Upper Lake Bhopal |
|  | Lakha Banjara Lake | Freshwater | Sagar district |
| Maharashtra | Lonar Lake | Special | Meteorite impact crater lake (52,000 years old) |
|  | Powai Lake | Freshwater | Mumbai's artificial lake |
|  | Rankala Lake | Freshwater | Kolhapur's pride |
| Manipur | Loktak Lake | Freshwater | India's biggest freshwater lake with floating islands |
|  | Yaralpat Lake | Freshwater | Natural wetland |
| Mizoram | Tam Dil Lake | Freshwater | Largest natural lake in Mizoram |
|  | Palak Dil Lake | Freshwater | Wildlife sanctuary |
| Odisha | Chilika Lake | Brackish | Asia's largest brackish water lagoon - First Ramsar Site |
|  | Anshupa Lake | Freshwater | Horseshoe shaped oxbow lake |
|  | Kanjia Lake | Freshwater | Near Nandankanan Zoo |
| Punjab | Harike Lake | Freshwater | Wetland sanctuary |
|  | Kanjli Lake | Freshwater | Bird watching destination |
|  | Ropar Lake | Freshwater | Sutlej reservoir |
| Rajasthan | Sambhar Salt Lake | Saltwater | India's largest inland salt lake |
|  | Pushkar Lake | Freshwater | Sacred to Lord Brahma - 52 ghats |
|  | Pichola Lake | Freshwater | Udaipur's Lake Palace lake |
|  | Nakki Lake | Freshwater | Mount Abu's only hill station lake |
|  | Jal Mahal (Man Sagar Lake) | Freshwater | Jaipur's Water Palace |
| Sikkim | Gurudongmar Lake | Freshwater | Highest lake of India (5,430m) |
|  | Lake Tsongmo | Freshwater | Changu Lake - glacial lake |
|  | Smiti Lake | Freshwater | High altitude beauty |
| Tamil Nadu | Red Hills Lake | Freshwater | Chennai's water reservoir |
|  | Kodaikanal Lake | Freshwater | Star-shaped artificial lake |
|  | Barijam Lake | Freshwater | High altitude lake |
| Telangana | Hussain Sagar Lake | Freshwater | Heart-shaped lake connecting Hyderabad-Secunderabad |
|  | Osman Sagar | Freshwater | Gandipet Lake |
|  | Pakhal Lake | Freshwater | Wildlife sanctuary lake |
|  | Ramappa Lake | Freshwater | UNESCO World Heritage site area |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gobind Vallabh Pant Sagar | Freshwater | Largest man-made lake of India |
|  | Keetham Lake | Freshwater | Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary |
|  | Sarsai Jheel | Freshwater | Natural lake in Farrukhabad |
| Uttarakhand | Naini Lake | Freshwater | Heart of Nainital - pear shaped |
|  | Bhimtal Lake | Freshwater | Largest lake in Kumaon region |
|  | Roopkund Lake | Special | Skeleton Lake - mystery lake with human remains |
|  | Deoria Tal | Freshwater | Lake of Gods - Chaukhamba reflection |
| West Bengal | Mirik Lake | Freshwater | Sumendu Lake - horseback riding |
|  | Rabindra Sarover | Freshwater | Dhakuria Lake in Kolkata |
|  | Santragachhi Lake | Freshwater | Howrah's East Kolkata Wetlands |

### 🌊 Explore India's Magnificent Lakes

From the highest peaks of Sikkim to the backwaters of Kerala, India's lakes offer incredible diversity in geography, culture, and natural beauty.

Updated for 2026-2027 | Complete State-wise Guide | Tourist Information

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