Lakes in Gujarat: Famous Lakes of Gujarat
1. Nalsarover Lake:
- It became a bird sanctuary in April 1969.
- Located in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat.
- One of the largest wetland bird sanctuaries in the country.
- Accredited as the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat.
- Declared as Ramsar site of the country.
- More than 200 species of birds including the waterfowl inhabit this lake.
- Manmade lake located in the center of Bhuj, Kutch in the Gujarat state of India.
- It was named after Rao Hamir, a Jadega ruler who built this lake around 450 years ago.
- Spread over an area of 28 acres and is a famous spot for swimming.
- Provides a beautiful view of Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, and Kutch Museum.
- Built in the 15thCentury by Sultan Qutb-ud-Din.
- Located in the southeastern part of the Ahmedabad.
- Second largest Lake of Ahmedabad.
- An island garden is built in the middle of the lake.
- Zoo, toy trains, amusement park, safari and more are present around the lake.
- Located in the Vadodara city of Gujarat.
- A tall statue of Lord Shiva is located in the middle of the lake.
- Also known as Chand Talav (pond) in Vadodara.
- Named after Sureshwar Desai, a tax collector during Mughals’ reign.
- Located in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
- In 1981, it was declared as Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary.
- A holy lake with immense religious significance.
- Located in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat.
- Surrounded by lush green landscape and gardens.
- Open air theatre and park for children are also build around the lake
- Fed by Narmada River.
- Freshwater body located in Mehsana district of Ahmadabad.
- In 1988 it was recognized as Thol Bird Sanctuary.
- Breeding and nesting ground for migratory birds.
- Named after the nearby village ‘Thol’
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