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Top 07 Mountain Lakes in INDIA

There are many lakes in India some of which are natural and some are human-made. They are extremely beautiful, calm and serene. With some of the highest lakes of the world like the Gurudongmar Lake and the Pangong Lake to picturesque lakes like the Naini Lake and Dal Lake, it is hard not to lose yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the scenic lakes across India.

These lakes which are frozen through the winter are nestled between snow-clad mountains which make a stunning vista.

Some of the mountain covered lakes that will leave you mesmerized. Here is a list of mountain lakes in India that you must visit at least once in your life.

1) Dal Lake, Kashmir

Dal lake is in Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in Kashmir and is named “The jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “The Jewel of Srinagar”. The mirror-like Dal Lake reflects the snow-dusted peaks of the Pir Panjal mountains while the colorful shikaras (gondolas) float around. 

Best Time To Visit
May to November is the best time to visit Dal Lake as the climate is pleasant. In winter it is extremely cold.

What To Do

Stay in Dal Lake near houseboat, Enjoy Shikara ride, Visit floating market.

2) Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso)

Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso) is the most popular tourist attraction in Ladakh. Located at a height of 14000 feet, A fascinating feature about this lake is that its color is constantly changing. It changes colors from azure to light blue to green and grey too. 

It appears like a Sapphire hidden in the Himalayan mountain ranges.

Best Time To Visit
May to October is the best time to visit Ladakh (Pangong Lake) as the climate is pleasant. In winter it is extremely cold.

What To Do

Stay in Dal Lake near houseboat, Enjoy Shikara ride, Visit floating market.