By: Jigyasa Kakwani
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Pink lakes get their unique colour from high salt content and presence of algae that produce carotenoids-organic pigments contributing to the pink and red hues.
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Lonar Lake first turned pink in 2020 but later returned to its green colour, depending on the impact of the water conditions on the algae.
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This lake is famous for its intense pink colour, visible even when the water is taken in a glass. Swimming is safe, but access is limited for tourists.
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This stunning lake is divided by a causeway into pink water in the North Arm and the typical blue-green in the South Arm.
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Lake Grassmere is renowned for its salt production. It undergoes natural evaporation during summer, leaving behind crystallised salt.
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This picturesque location contributes economically through salt extraction and also serves as a habitat for flamingos and pelicans.
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This lake gets its unique pink colour from mineral compositions. It is an anoxic lake, meaning there is no oxygen and no wildlife.
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This lake has a bubblegum-like pink colour. Visitors can take a one-hour train ride around the site or walk around the lake.
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This is a stunning pink lake in France and is not too crowded. Here, you can experience walking on the warm salt pans.
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Click below to explore dreamy lakes in India.
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