Lakes of Kumaon hills

The Lakes of Kumaon hills are a group of lakes located in the Nainital district, Kumaon. Nainital district is also called the ‘Lake District’ of India. These are under restoration with funds provided by the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India.[1] The major lakes are the Nainital, Bhimtal, Sat Tal (Sattal) and the Naukuchiatal

Naini lake in the morning
  • Canoe on the lake
    Canoe on the lake
  • Traditional Kumaoni boats on the lake
    Traditional Kumaoni boats on the lake
  • The dam by the Bhimtal Lake and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895.
    The dam by the Bhimtal Lake and the Bhim temple at Bhimtal, 1895.
  • Naukuchiatal Lake
    Naukuchiatal Lake
  • Boats on Naini Lake
    Boats on Naini Lake
  • Bhimtal Lake aerial view
    Bhimtal Lake aerial view
  • Ducks near Nainital
    Ducks near Nainital

References
  1. http://www.worldlakes.org/uploads/Management_of_lakes_in_India_10Mar04.pdf Management of Lakes in Inda
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