Chandola Lake

Chandola Lake is a large artificial water body located in the Dani Limda area of southern Ahmedabad, Gujarat, covering approximately 1,200 hectares. Constructed during the Mughal period, it was historically built to serve water needs and today forms a prominent urban lake ecosystem. Surrounded by flat terrain and seasonal wetlands, it attracts migratory birds in winter and serves as a quiet natural retreat near the city, offering open views and birdwatching opportunities.

Visitors can expect a vast, shallow urban lake with open water, marshy edges and flat surrounding terrain on the southern outskirts of Ahmedabad. The area offers wide panoramic views, especially at sunrise and sunset, with opportunities for birdwatching during winter when migratory birds visit. There are informal lakeside paths and open banks for walking, photography and picnicking. Facilities are basic, and the setting is natural and relatively undeveloped compared to more commercial city lakes.

Chandola Lake is believed to have been constructed during the Mughal period by Taj Khan Nari Ali. It was created as an artificial reservoir to support irrigation, water supply and local settlement needs in the Ahmedabad region and remains one of the city's historic large water bodies.

The lake serves as a traditional water resource and contemporary recreational and ecological space for residents of South Ahmedabad. It is valued as an urban wetland and seasonal bird habitat contributing to the city's natural landscape.