10 Beautiful Lakes To See In India This Winter 

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07 December 2024

India is home to some of the most stunning lakes in the world. Here are 10 beautiful lakes one must visit this winter 

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Dal Lake is often called the "jewel in the crown of Kashmir”. During winter, this lake partially freezes, creating a beautiful scene 

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Pangong Tso is famous for its sparkling blue waters. This lake offers a surreal view in winter when it freezes, creating a vast white expanse 

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In winter, Naini Lake in Nainital becomes picture-perfect, with the lake reflecting the snowy mountains around it 

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Chilika Lake in Odisha is a major winter destination for birdwatchers as it is home to migratory birds from as far as Siberia and Iran

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Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for its floating phumdis (masses of vegetation). This lake looks even more stunning in winter when the cool mist blankets the area 

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Tso Moriri in Ladakh is a pristine alpine lake, surrounded by barren mountains. In winter, this lake freezes, creating a strikingly serene landscape 

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Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the longest lake in India. In winter, the cooler temperature makes houseboat cruises even more enjoyable 

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Sattal Lake in Uttarakhand provides a tranquil escape with its sparkling waters and lush surroundings. It is an ideal spot for birdwatching 

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Umiam Lake, also called Barapani, is a man-made reservoir near Shillong. With its turquoise waters set against rolling hills, the lake looks gorgeous during winter

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Bhimtal Lake is lesser-known but still stunning. The crisp winter air, surrounded by forests and mountains, creates a calm atmosphere here 

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