Lakes, Uttarakhand

Famous Lakes in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is home to some of the beautiful and enchanting natural lakes in India attracts a large number of tourists. Crystal clear water lakes both small and big are dotted throughout Uttarakhand with lavish surroundings. Uttarakhand concludes a priceless treasure of lakes glittering in eyes of the tourists. 

Some of the lakes are so beautiful added by surrounding natural charm that they should be captured as a photographic memory ever. These sapphire-hued lakes perfectly complement the scenic landscape of verdant hills, floral meadows, and snow-clad Himalayan peaks. At higher elevations, glacial lakes are a common sight for trekkers and mountaineers.

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The munificence of nature is bestowed on Uttarakhand in abundance in the form of pristine glacial lakes. These lakes are formed by the glaciers which drain into the mountain gorges, forming the perennial and non-perennial source of water. 

One cannot resist the bountiful beauty of the emerald green lakes of Uttarakhand, which is home to varied aquatic life. These placid lakes not only attract the attention of the visitors by their spellbinding beauty but also for their religious significance. Many of the lakes adorned in Uttarakhand are associated with local legends and mythological tales which are believed by the local people.

While Naini Lake is the most popular tourist attraction in Uttarakhand, then there is Mystery Lake Roopkund which perched at an elevation of 5000 metres, is one of the highest lakes in India and only accessible via arduous trekking. The cluster of lakes near Nainital is a popular weekend destination in Uttarakhand for Delhi NCR. 

Kedartal, Brahmatal, Dodital, Deoriatal and Satopanth are some of the most beautiful high altitude glacial lakes in Uttarakhand. These are only accessible or a limited period every year and is rewarding and soothing after an exhausting trek. It comes as a no surprise when Uttarakhand is called ‘Land of the lakes and waterfalls.

There are many easily accessible lakes such as Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchiatal, Bhulla Lake and many more in Uttarakhand.