Laknavaram Lake Explained

Laknavaram Lake
Location:Govindaraopet mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana State, India
Coords:18.1504°N 80.0696°W
Type:Manmade lake
Pushpin Map:India Telangana
Basin Countries: India
Area:40.4km2
Elevation:1759feet
Frozen:Never
Islands:13
Cities:Warangal
Date-Built:13th century

Laknavaram Lake is a lake in Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. It is from Mulugu and from Warangal, Telangana.

History

Laknavaram Lake is built by the Kakatiya dynasty in 13th century.[1]

Geography

The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about of water.[2] 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.[3] [4]

Facilities

Telangana tourism developed new accommodation at Laknavaram Lake.

The new facilities including cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island.[5]

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.[6]

External links

Laknavaram Lake Details

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adventure Journeys in Telangana :: Telangana Tourism . 2022-03-02 . Telangana Tourism.
  2. Web site: Reddy . P. Laxma . 2021-07-30 . Get marooned in beauty of Laknavaram Lake . Telangana Today.
  3. Web site: Of sun-kissed waters . The Hindu.
  4. Web site: Laknavaram lake – a perfect place to unwind . The Hindu.
  5. Web site: New facilities opened at Laknavaram. 24 April 2016. www.thehindu.com.
  6. Web site: Award for wooden cottages at Laknawaram. 14 July 2016. www.thehindu.com.