Laknavaram Lake
Lake in Telangana, India
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Laknavaram Lake is a lake in Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Mulugu and 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Warangal, Telangana.
| Laknavaram Lake | |
|---|---|
Laknavaram Hanging Bridge | |
  Laknavaram Lake Location within Telangana | |
| Location | Govindaraopet mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana State, India |
| Coordinates | 18.15044°N 80.06960°E |
| Type | Manmade lake |
| Basin countries |  India |
| Built | 13th century |
Surface area | 40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 33.6 feet (10.2 m) |
Water volume | 2,135,000,000 cubic feet (60,500,000 m3) |
Surface elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Frozen | Never |
| Islands | 13 |
| Settlements | Warangal |
History
Laknavaram Lake is built by the Kakatiya dynasty in 13th century.[1][2]
Geography
The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2,135,000,000 cubic feet (60,500,000 m3) of water.[3] 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.[4][5]
Facilities
Telangana tourism developed new accommodation at Laknavaram Lake.[3] The facilities include cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island.[6] Three of the islands are turned into tourist centres and are designated with numbers. Island 1 is connected with land by three hanging bridges. One of the bridges connects the island directly to the mainland. Another pair of bridges also connects the island via another island. Islands 2 and 3 are not connected to the mainland so boats are the only options to reach them. However, there is a bridge that connects islands 2 and 3. Cottages, tents and glass houses provide accommodation. Speed boats and pontoon boat rides are available on the lake.[2][7][8]
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.[9]
