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Laknavaram Lake is a lake located in Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. It is located 17 km from Mulugu and 80km from Warangal, Telangana.

Laknavaram Lake
Laknavaram Lake
Location	Govindaraopet mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana State, India
Coordinates	18.15044°N 80.06960°E / 18.15044; 80.06960
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	60,456,467 cubic metres (2.1350000×109 cu ft)
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]

Geography

The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2.135 tmcft 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.[2]

The new facilities including cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island amidst the serene waters has been opened for the nature loving tourists.[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]

References

External links

Laknavaram Lake Details

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