Laknavaram Lake

Laknavaram Lake
Location Govindaraopet mandal, Warangal district, Telangana State, India
Coordinates 18°09′02″N 80°04′11″E / 18.15044°N 80.06960°E / 18.15044; 80.06960
Type Artificial
Basin countries India
Surface area 40.4 km2 (15.6 sq mi)
Surface elevation 1,759 ft
Islands 13
Settlements Warangal

Laknavaram Lake is a lake located in Govindaraopet mandal, about 80km from Warangal, Telangana.[1][2] It is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2.135 tmcft of water. It irrigates over 3,500 acres of land. It was built by Kakatiya kings.[2] It has about 13 islands in it and has a 160 metres long hanging bridge, which connects three islands.[1] It is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest and it is a very popular tourist spot. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Of sun-kissed waters". The Hindu.
  2. 1 2 3 "Laknavaram lake – a perfect place to unwind". The Hindu.
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