Laknavaram Lake
| Laknavaram Lake | |
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  Laknavaram Lake | |
| Location | Govindaraopet mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana State, India |
| Coordinates | 18°09′02″N 80°04′11″E / 18.15044°N 80.06960°E |
| Type | Manmade lake |
| Basin countries |  India |
| Built | 13th century |
| Surface area | 40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 33.6 feet (10.2 m) |
| Water volume | 2,135,000,000 cubic feet (60,500,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Frozen | Never |
| Islands | 13 |
| Settlements | Warangal |
Laknavaram Lake is a lake in Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Mulugu and 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Warangal, Telangana.
History
Laknavaram Lake is built by the Kakatiya dynasty in 13th century.[1][2]
Geography
The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2,135,000,000 cubic feet (60,500,000 m3) of water.[3] It irrigates over 3,500 acres of land. It was built by Kakatiya kings. It has about 13 islands in it and has a 160 metres long hanging bridge, which connects three islands. It is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest and it is a very popular tourist spot.[4][5]
Facilities
Telangana tourism developed new accommodation at Laknavaram Lake.[3] The facilities include cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island.[6] Three of the islands are turned into tourist centres and are designated with numbers. Island 1 is connected with land by three hanging bridges. One of the bridges connects the island directly to the mainland. Another pair of bridges also connects the island via another island. Islands 2 and 3 are not connected to the mainland so boats are the only options to reach them. However, there is a bridge that connects islands 2 and 3. Cottages, tents and glass houses provide accommodation. Speed boats and pontoon boat rides are available on the lake.[2][7][8]
Awards
The wooden air-conditioned cottages at the resorts of lake has bagged the most innovative product at the travel and tourism fair held at Kolkata.[9]
References
- ^ "Adventure Journeys in Telangana :: Telangana Tourism". Telangana Tourism. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ a b Datta, Rangan (6 December 2024). "Explore nature's beauty at Laknavaram lake on speedboat but watch out for crocodiles". The Telegraph. My Kolkata. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b Reddy, P. Laxma (30 July 2021). "Get marooned in beauty of Laknavaram Lake". Telangana Today.
- ^ "Of sun-kissed waters". The Hindu.
- ^ "Laknavaram lake – a perfect place to unwind". The Hindu.
- ^ "New facilities opened at Laknavaram". 24 April 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Laknavaram Hotel". Telangana Tourism. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Telangana boosts tourism: new cottages unveiled at Laknavaram Lake's third island". The New Indian Express. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Award for wooden cottages at Laknawaram". 14 July 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
External links
- Laknavaram Lake Details
Media related to Laknavaram Lake at Wikimedia Commons
