About Damdama Lake
Damdama Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in Damdama village near Sohna in Gurugram district, Haryana, nestled in the Aravalli Hills about 24 km from Gurugram and 60 km from Delhi. Considered the largest natural lake in Haryana, it covers around 3,000 acres and is fed by monsoon runoff. Known for its scenic surroundings, boating facilities and adventure activities, it is a popular day-trip and picnic destination with a Haryana Tourism resort.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large natural lake surrounded by the rocky Aravalli Hills with open water, shoreline picnic areas and views of scrub forest. The site offers paddle boating, row boating and motor boating on the lake, plus adventure activities such as rock climbing, trekking, hot-air ballooning and nature walks organized near the Haryana Tourism Damdama Lake Resort. The area is used for birdwatching, photography and family picnics with resort accommodation and food facilities nearby.
Key highlights
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Largest natural lake in Haryana covering approximately 3,000 acres
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Scenic setting in the Aravalli Hills near Sohna
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Boating options including paddle boats, row boats and motor boats
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Adventure activities such as rock climbing, trekking and hot-air ballooning
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Haryana Tourism Damdama Lake Resort for stay and dining
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Birdwatching and photography opportunities especially in winter
History of Damdama Lake
Damdama Lake is a natural depression in the Aravalli catchment that collects monsoon rainwater. A small earthen embankment and stone dam were constructed during the British period in 1947 to retain rainwater for water harvesting, which helped form the present lake reservoir.
Culture & Context
The lake is a long-established recreational and picnic destination for residents of Gurugram and the Delhi NCR region and is promoted by Haryana Tourism as a nature and adventure tourism site.
Route
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