Laknavaram Lake
| Laknavaram Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Govindaraopet mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana State, India |
| Coordinates | 18°09′02″N 80°04′11″E / 18.15044°N 80.06960°E |
| Type | Artificial |
| Basin countries |  India |
| Surface area | 40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Islands | 13 |
| Settlements | Warangal |
Laknavaram Lake is a lake located in Govindaraopet mandal, about 80km from Warangal, Telangana.[1][2]
Tourist spot
The lake 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. 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.
The new facilities including cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island amidst the serene waters has been opened for the nature loving tourists.[3]
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.[4]
References
- ^ "Of sun-kissed waters". The Hindu.
- ^ "Laknavaram lake – a perfect place to unwind". The Hindu.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/new-facilities-opened-at-laknavaram/article8515717.ece
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/award-for-wooden-cottages-at-laknawaram/article8846718.ece