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| Lakes of Sindhudurg |
"A Lake is the landscape's most
beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the
beholder measures the depth of his own nature." As compared to beaches Konkan has quite a
few but beautiful lakes. The lakes add their own old world charm to the
vicinity.
The lakes in Konkan are scattered
over the vast expanse. They are looked upon as important tourist destinations,
for the people.
Here are few famous lakes across
Konkan, which are not only splendid but also magnificent.
1. Dhamapur lake
Dhamapur lake deserves the
special mention because of its “uniqueness”. This is the biggest lake in the
district.
The lake is situated between Are
and Katta village. This man-made lake was constructed in 1530 by the king
Nagesh Desai (A tributary of Vijaynagar Dynasty) and has beautiful scenic hill
ranges on its two sides. The water is crystal clear and has a dense plantation
of mango, kokam, coconut and areca palm.
These are the typical fruits of Konkan region. The region has also a rich
variety of flora and fauna.
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| Dhamapur Lake |
Now the MTDC has made boating
facility available in the lake and walks surrounding the lake the forest depth
has also constructed beautiful huts on the bank to enable the tourist staying
here to enjoy the panoramic view from their cottages.
2. Moti Talav
First look at Sawantwadi, and you
can be forgiven for wondering if it is a piece of Nainital which has lost its
way and landed up at the foot of Western Ghats. The town was the seat of the
Royal family of Bhonsles and still retains some of the stately grandeur. It
sits in a bowl of lush green hills encircling a huge lake called Moti Talav.
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| Moti Talav |
The palace gate and the imposing clock tower
are reflected in the waters. Tourists can take a round of the lake in a
peddle-boat or can simply feast on the emerald beauty while walking in the
lakeside gardens. As the sun sets, streetlights come on at once around the
complete perimeter of the lake. It is a moment with something extra to make
your vacation unforgettable.
3. Walaval Lake
Dhamapur is famous for its
wildlife and one of the biggest lakes in the region. Till date, Dhamapur is a
small village. It has very limited accommodation facilities. You can consider
it for a day-trip program. You can plan a day trip like this - Dhamapur,
Walaval, Malvan.
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| Walaval Lake |
Walaval is famous for its
backwater trips and Laxmi Narayan Temple apart from the Walaval lake.
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