Ten Talav

Ten Talav is a lake and local picnic spot located on the outskirts of Dabhoi town in Vadodara district, Gujarat. The name translates to 'Ten Lakes' and refers to a historic water body system associated with the fortified town of Dabhoi. Surrounded by open landscape and agricultural fields, it is known as a calm natural retreat near the historic Dabhoi Fort and its famous gates.

Visitors can expect a quiet, open lake area with shallow water, earthen banks and surrounding fields and trees. The site is primarily an open natural space for sightseeing, photography and leisurely walks along the water's edge. There are no major built structures on the lake itself, and the environment is rural and peaceful, often visited by locals for picnics and evening outings.

Ten Talav is part of the historic water management system of Dabhoi, a fortified town known for its 13th-century fort built during the Solanki and later Vaghela period and restored under later rulers. The talavs (reservoirs) around Dabhoi were developed to support the fort town's water needs and agriculture.

The lake serves as a local recreational and social space for residents of Dabhoi and nearby villages, commonly used for casual gatherings, picnics and seasonal outings, reflecting the traditional importance of talavs in Gujarat's community life.