Maithon Lake - It Is An Anglers Paradise

MAITHON LAKE

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DHANBAD

Located at a distance of 48 Km from the main Dhanbad City, the Maithon Lake by the Maithon Dam entices nature lovers. Facilities of fishing and boating are available here. This is the anglers’ paradise. They can come and sit by the deck to fish or they can also row a boat in the middle of the water and practice angling in the midst of the serene nature. People enjoy the nearby deer park and bird sanctuary as well. Alongside, they can also explore the gigantic Maithon dam, managed by DVC.Tourists can avail buses and taxis to reach the place from the Dhanbad city. 

In 1942, throughout the course of war II, a flood occurred within the Damodar natural depression region that cut Kolkata (Calcutta that time) remained cut off from the country for a period of ten weeks. Soon the govt. sprang into action & referred to as Mr. W.L.Voord, an engineer of Tennessee natural depression Authority (TVA). He designed the setup of the dams by 1945. Finally the primary dam of independent Indian nation came at July seven, 1953 at Tilaiya. Soon Konar, Maithon & Panchet Dam followed in its footsteps in 1955, 1957 and 1959 severally.

Maithon Hydel station (MHPS) is found on the river Barakar 12.9 kilometer higher than its confluence with the Damodar close to the border of Dhanbad & Burdwan districts of the states of Jharkhand & West Bengal severally. The distinctive feature of this can be that it's situated underground within the neighbourhood of the river and is that the 1st of its kind in India. The ability station contains a total generating capability of sixty MW with three units of twenty MW every. MHPS is found at nearly one thousand feet below the water level,and is that the 1st of its kind, in South East Asia. The Maithon Hydal Power Station staff colony and reservoir is located in the state of Jharkhand whereas hydal is located in Burdwan district of West Bengal. The lake is spread over 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi). 

Maithon Dam is not far from Asansol and decent accommodation is available on the way to Mithon in the form of hotels and resorts. There are no hotels or resorts on this dam other than the forest bungalow run by West Bengal Forest department. It is not easy to get an accommodation in the forest bungalow. 

Maithon Dam, located in the border of West Bengal and Jharkhand is a place you would like to visit for its scenic beauties. One side of the Dam is located in the State of West Bengal and the other side on Jharkhand. The Damodar or Barakar River passes through this hilly region like a snake. The green hills, blue water makes the place real lovely and mysterious.

It is 52 kms from Dhanbad. Maithon can also be translated as 'Mother's Abode'. Maithon has the biggest reservoir in Damodar Valley Corporation. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on Barakar river. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in S.E. Asia. just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari.The lake at maithon is spread over an area of 65 sq.kms. On an island in the lake is a rest house which offers accommodation.Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a deer park and a bird sanctuary have been established.

Dhanbad is situated around 270 kms from Kolkata in Howrah - Delhi route.

By Air

The nearest airport connected to all major cities of the country is Ranchi & Kolkata Airport.

By Train

All important trains including Rajdhani & Satabdi Express stop here.

Coming from North India take either Rajdhani Express, Poorva Express, Kalka Mail, Jammu-Tawi Express, or New-Delhi-Howrah Express. In addition Purusottam Express and Jharkhand Express passes through Gomoh, which is 30 minutes from Dhanbad.

Coming from Bombay side - Bombay Howrah mail is the direct train to Dhanbad.

From South -Allepy Dhanbad Express is the direct train. Otherwise come to Howrah and from Howrah you have a large number of trains to Dhanbad.

Ana Sagar Lake - It Is Surrounded By Two Popular Attractions Of Ajmer

ANA SAGAR LAKE

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AJMER

Ana sagar Lake was founded by the grandfather of Prithivi Raj Chauhan, King Anaji Chauhan between 1135 -1150 AD, Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake. It is one of Ajmer’s most popular lakes and one of India’s largest lakes. Named after its founder, the lake was founded during the 12th century, after a dam was built across Luni River. Ana Sagar Lake is surrounded by Daulat Bagh Gardens and Khobra Behroon temple, two popular attractions of Ajmer.

The best time to visit Ana Sagar Lake is between October and March when the climate is pleasant and the water level is full. The lake dries up in the summer season.

Ana Sagar lake is around 13 km from the main city of Ajmer. You can also spot an island in the middle of the lake. Indulge in water scooter ride or boating here.

There is also an island in the center of the lake. Boat or water scooter could be hired from the east side of the Dault Bagh to easily reach the island. The lake gets dry every summer. A circuit house is there on a hill near the lake that used to be British Residency. This beautiful lake of the 12th century is highly attracted by a large number of tourists every year.

The Ana Sagar Lake is just 1.8 km away from Ajmer railway station. Tourists who are interesting to visit this historic lake can hire a rickshaw or cab or even take a walk to reach the destination.

By Air

Ajmer also boasts a great connectivity through air. The nearest airport is only 135 kilometers away from the city

By Train

Ajmer is easily accessed by train. The main line passes through the city. The main line connects the city to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Most of the trains stop at Ajmer station. In fact, you can board the super fast train Shatabdi Express from Delhi to Ajmer.

By Road

Ajmer is well connected by roads to a number of major cities. Reaching Ajmer from Delhi will take 9 hours. Moreover, it is also well connected to a number of other cities like Aligarh, Agra, Jaipur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Barmer, Jodhour, Aligarh, Mount Abu, Jaisalmer etc. A number of buses and taxis ply on this route to connect the city with the various cities. The city bus service, operating between Ajmer and Pushkar is one of the most popular modes of transport. Other popular modes of transport are tongas, cycle-rickshaws, auto rickshaws are other popular modes of transport.

Chilika Lake - It Is Queen Of Natural Scenery In Odisha

CHILIKA LAKE

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PURI

Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.

Chilika Lake, popularly known as Chilka, the queen of Natural scenery in Odisha, also known as the Swiss-lake in the continent. Nestling in the heart of coastal Odisha, Chilika is India's biggest inland lake. Spread over 1165 square kilometres during the monsoon season and 906 square kilometres during dry season, it runs along the borders of three districts of Puri , Khurda and Ganjam and finally joins the Bay of Bengal through a narrow mouth, forming an enormous lagoon of brackish water. 

Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia situated on east coast of India. It is situated between 19028' and 19054' North latitude and 85005' and 5038' East longitude. Due to its high productive ecosystem, rich biodiversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsarsite in October 1981, under the convention of wetlands of international importance.

In winter Chilika lagoon flutters with thousands of migratory birds and water-fowls from as far as the Siberia, Caspian sea, Lake Baikal, Aral sea, remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mangolia, central and south east Asia, Ladakh and the Himalayas for feeding, resting and roosting. Every year the birds start coming to the lake around the second and third week of October and stay up to March. They start their homeward journey at commencement of summer.

The lake is famous for bareheaded geese and common geese,etc. chilika is home to a rich variety of aquatic flora and fauna. Chilika is veritable wonder of nature. Containing a large variety of fish the lake privides livelihood to thousands of fishermen. Hundreds of boats sail out daily on the lake's blue expanse in search of mackerel, prawn and crabs, this sight providing an insight into the pageant of rural India at its colourful best.

Enriched by picturesque hills all along its arched shape, its colour changing in Kalidoscopic glory with passing clouds and the moving Sun, its body rolling in languid abandon, excited by the gentle breeze wafted from the Bay of Bengal. It is said that any visit to Puri remains incomplete without a visit to Chilika Lake. 

Chilika provides an opportunity to visit nature and natural beauties through its vast coverage of bluish water, small green mountains and islands in it and the clean bluish sky with floating clouds. That is why Chilika has attracted many poets, nature lovers, bird watchers and even the general public and tourists every year.

Winter is the best time to go Chilika, from October to March, when the lake is crowded with large number of migrating birds from different countries. Avoid rainy season from June to September. In January visitors also congregate in huge numbers at kalijai temple, situated on Kalijai island in Chilka Lake, during Makar Sankranti to pray Goddess Kalijai.

By Air

Nearest Airport is at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 

By Train

Nearest Railway Station is at Balugaon and Rambha on S. E, 

By Bus

National High Way No. 5 touches Chilika at Balugaon, Barkul and Rambha.

Wular Lake - Beauty Of Mountains Around The Lake Make Visitors Paradise

WULAR LAKE

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JAMMU & KASHMIR

Wular Lake is a large fresh water lake of Asia. It is located in Bandipura district of northernmost state of Jammu & Kashmir. The basin of Kashmir’s largest freshwater lake was created as a result of ancient tectonic activity. Wular Lake is fed by the waters of River Jhelum and varies in size from 30 to 260 sq km (12 to 100 square miles); as per the changing seasons. Wular Lake is also visited by the waters of mountain streams by the name of Madmati, Erin and Bohnar.

Wular Lake is calm and placid across most seasons of the year. However, it is often flooded by melting snow and large volumes of water draining in from Pohru stream. Embankments and small dams are being constructed at strategic places to prevent dangers of any natural calamity. Sharp winds can create turbulence in the Lake and lead to unwarranted accidents and fatal mishaps. Tourists should get an insight on the prevailing weather conditions before visiting the lake.

Wular Lake is a scenic getaway for tourists looking forward to memorable moments in the valleys of Kashmir. They can hire houseboats, sailing boats and doongas to cruise along designated mooring places in the region. The most noteworthy amongst them are located at Ningal Kiuhnus Bay, Nullah and Ajus Spur.The beauty of mountains in the background and silence prevailing around this lake make it a place worth visiting

Scenic terrains of Wular Lake attract thousands of tourists. Sparkling waters of this lake offer plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing and water skiing. Along with a host of other outdoor water sports and activities, Wular Lake is a much loved destination for trekkers, picnic lovers and students on an excursion.

Most of the exciting water sports and other events are organized by Government of India, in collaboration with the agencies nominated by the departments connected with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and Kerala Tourism. The contractual agreement for site operation and water sports was awarded in 2011. Ever since, tourists have been spoil for choice by the growing range of aquatic activities at their disposal.

Tourists love to savor the delightful world of colorful fish and other aquatic life in this region. Some of the main species of fish inhabiting Wular Lake include rosy barb, common carp, and mosquito fish and snow trouts— along with hundreds of others. Thousands of local fishermen employed by co-operative societies earn their livelihood by catching fish in the sparkling waters of Wullar.

Bird watchers are awed by the rich collection of avian specie in and around the vicinity of Wular Lake. Some of the common terrestrial birds spotted here include the Eurasian Sparrow hawk, Black-eared Kite, Short-toed Eagle, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Golden Eagle, Chukar Partridge, Rock Dove, Koklass Pheasant, Woodpecker, Golden Oriole, Hoopoe, Barn Swallow, Common Cuckoo and so forth.

Tourists visiting the natural bounties of Wular Lake also like to experience the delights of shopping for woolen carpets at Bandipore. The lake can also be approached from Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, which is a paradise for bird watchers.

By Air

Srinagar is the nearest airport, connected by Indian Airlines daily (75mts). Jet Airways connects Srinagar with mumbai and new delhi with daily flights. : Jammu-Srinagar (13:35) and Delhi-Srinagar (11:15).

By Train

Jammu Tawi is the nearest railhead(290km). Major Indian cities like Kolkata, Mumbai are also linked to Jammu by train. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum. 

By Bus

Located in the Bandipore district the Wular Lake can be reached by a few minutes drive from the main city. Srinagar to Bandipur the distance is distance is 40 KM

Chilika Lake – Its Major Attractions Is Irrawady Dolphin

CHILIKA LAKE

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GANJAM

Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.

Some of the prominent islands like Nalabana, Kalijal, Somolo, Honeymoon, Break-fast, Birds and Rajahansa inhabited by small subsistence fishermen families, are popular destinations for daily boat trips. Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site in 1981 to afford better protection.

Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.

Kalijai Temple - Located on an island in the Chilika Lake, Kalijai Temple is one of the famous attractions. The temple worships Goddess Kalijai. The deity is highly revered among the locals as well as in their folklores and fables. The island is also a mesmerizing destination for pilgrims as well as tourists and can be reached via a boat from Chilika Lake. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp and cheer at the temple that attracts numerous travelers & devotees.

The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987. The core area of about 9 sq km attracts around 400,000 waterfowls of different species. Often underwater, the island gradually emerges with the outset of summer. It is literally a paradise for bird-watchers. 

Another major attraction at Chilika is Irrawady dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island. Satpada, bounded by the lagoon on three sides, offers an excellent view and attracts the visitors to its entire 30 km stretch of sand bar. Boats arranged by OTDC are available for both the islands. The lake also supports the local fisherman in earning their living from Chilika's prawn, mackerel and crabs. 

Of late, slightly reduced number of birds owing to growth in prawn farming as well as silting and reduced salinity has alarmed the conservationists. The plying of mechanized boats, the increasing of different fishing nets and gears has threatened the flagship species of the Chilika lagoon, the Irrawady dolphin.