9 places to discover
Abheda Mahal is an 18th-century heritage palace located near Nanta Road in Kota, Rajasthan. Built by Maharao Durjan Sal Singh (1723-1756), the 8th ruler of Kotah, it served as a pleasure palace and recreation spot for the royal family. The palace features Mughal-style gardens, a historic pond with lotus flowers, and offers visitors a glimpse into Rajasthan's royal heritage with its tranquil surroundings and architectural beauty.
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.
Dayang Bunting Island is the second-largest island in the Langkawi archipelago in Kedah, Malaysia, located south of the main Langkawi island. It is best known for Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), the largest freshwater lake in Langkawi, surrounded by limestone karst hills and dense rainforest. Part of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, the island is famous for its scenic landscape, fertility legend, and as a key stop on island-hopping tours.
Emerald Lake Park is a large recreational park in Emerald in the Shire of Cardinia, Victoria, within the Dandenong Ranges. Centred on the man-made Emerald Lake, it is known for its bushland setting, walking trails, picnic areas and as a terminus for the Puffing Billy heritage railway. The park combines natural lake scenery with family attractions, gardens and heritage features, serving as a major day-use destination east of Melbourne.
Grindelwald is a Swiss-themed village in the West Tamar municipality of northern Tasmania, about 15 kilometres north-west of Launceston in the Tamar Valley. Developed in the early 1980s by Dutch immigrant and entrepreneur Roelf Vos, it was modelled on the Swiss town of Grindelwald. The village features chalet-style architecture around an artificial lake and operates as a residential area and tourist resort with accommodation, dining and family leisure facilities.
Lake Daylesford is an artificial lake in Daylesford, Victoria, within the Shire of Hepburn, created between 1927 and 1929 by damming Wombat Creek. Located adjacent to the town centre, it is surrounded by parkland, walking tracks and gardens. Notable for its scenic setting, calm waters and recreational use, it serves as a central visitor attraction in the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs spa region and is popular for walking, picnics and boating.
Sariyatal is an artificial lake located approximately 6-8 kilometers from Nainital on the Kaladhungi Road in Uttarakhand. The jade-green freshwater lake is fed by a mountain stream and is surrounded by serene natural landscapes. It features a Himalayan Botanical Garden managed by the Uttarakhand Forest Department, which serves as a research center with herbarium, orchidarium, and butterfly park. The lake offers paddle boating, water zorbing, and photography opportunities in a tranquil setting.
The Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao are two adjacent crater lakes, Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao, located within the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, about 1,040 meters above sea level. Surrounded by montane forest in the Mount Talinis range, the lakes form a protected watershed and biodiversity area. Notable for scenic views, kayaking, and hiking, the site is a major ecotourism destination near Dumaguete City.
Veli Tourist Village is a scenic picnic destination located at the confluence of Veli Lake and the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Situated approximately 12 kilometers from the capital city, it offers landscaped gardens, boating facilities, a floating bridge connecting to the beach, and various recreational activities including pedal boating, horse riding, and a solar-powered miniature train ride.