Laknavaram Lake
| Laknavaram Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Govindaraopet mandal, Warangal district, Telangana State, India |
| Coordinates | 18°09′02″N 80°04′11″E / 18.15044°N 80.06960°E |
| Type | Artificial |
| Basin countries | India |
| Islands | 13 |
| Settlements | Warangal |
Laknavaram Lake is a lake located in Govindaraopet mandal, about 80km from Warangal, Telangana.[1][2] It is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2.135 tmcft of water. It irrigates over 3,500 acres of land. It was built by Kakatiya kings.[2] It has about 13 islands in it and has a 160 metres long hanging bridge, which connects three islands.[1] It is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest and it is a very popular tourist spot. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Of sun-kissed waters". The Hindu.
- ^ a b c "Laknavaram lake – a perfect place to unwind". The Hindu.