10 places to discover
Chhab Lake, also known as Chhab Talav, is an artificial lake located on the outskirts of Dahod city in Dahod district, Gujarat. Constructed as a water reservoir to serve the town, it is now a popular local recreation and picnic spot. The lake features calm waters, built ghats and open surroundings, offering scenic views and a peaceful environment for residents and visitors.
Lakha Banjara Lake is a large historic artificial lake located in the centre of Sagar city in Madhya Pradesh, India. Created in the 15th century by the Banjara chieftain Lakha Banjara, the lake gave the city its name, Sagar meaning lake. Spanning about 82 hectares, it is a prominent urban water body and recreational landmark, featuring boating facilities, illuminated promenades, and views of the surrounding cityscape.
Mahanadi Riverfront is a developed waterfront promenade along the Mahanadi River in Cuttack, Odisha, near Barabati Fort and Gadgadia Ghat. Developed as part of urban riverfront beautification by the state government and Cuttack Development Authority, it offers paved walkways, seating and landscaped views of the river. It is notable for its proximity to the historic Barabati Fort area and the annual Baliyatra fairground, providing recreational open space for river views and evening leisure.
Narmada Maha Aarti Ghat is a riverfront ghat on the Narmada River at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Narmada district, Gujarat. Developed as part of the Statue of Unity tourism circuit near Sardar Sarovar Dam, it hosts a daily evening Maha Aarti inspired by Ganga Aarti. The illuminated stepped ghat, promenade and river views make it a central cultural and spiritual gathering place for visitors to Ekta Nagar.
Naya Ghat is a prominent riverfront ghat on the Saryu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, located near Ram Ki Paidi. It serves as a major bathing and pilgrimage ghat for devotees visiting Ayodhya. Notable for its wide steps, river views, and daily Saryu Aarti, the ghat is a central point for ritual bathing, boating, and evening prayers. It is closely associated with Ayodhya's religious landscape and recent riverfront development.
Prakasam Barrage is a 1,223.5-metre barrage across the Krishna River connecting Vijayawada in NTR District with Mangalagiri in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Originally built as an anicut by Sir Arthur Cotton in 1852-1855 and rebuilt as a barrage between 1954 and 1957, it is named after Tanguturi Prakasam. It serves irrigation, flood control and road connectivity and is a prominent city landmark and viewpoint.
Ram ki Paidi is a series of stepped ghats on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Built to facilitate ritual bathing, it features a long stretch of concrete ghats with platforms extending into the river. It is notable as a central gathering place for devotees, for its daily evening Saryu Aarti, illuminated night views, and its role during the annual Deepotsav festival.
Ram Setu Seafront is a developed coastal promenade along the Arabian Sea in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Located near the Daman coastline, it features a paved walkway, seating areas and sea-facing views. Developed as a leisure and recreation space for visitors and locals, it offers open views of the sea, sunset vistas and a clean waterfront environment. It is known for evening walks, photography and relaxed sightseeing along the coast.
Swarna Jayanti Lake is an artificial lake and landscaped park located in Diu town in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Developed as a recreational water body with gardens, pathways and lighting, it serves as a leisure spot for residents and visitors. Surrounded by open space and close to coastal attractions, the lake offers a calm environment for sightseeing, photography and evening walks.
Tulsi Park is a public urban park located in Amroha city in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh. Situated within the residential area of the city, it serves as a local recreational green space for residents and visitors. The park features maintained lawns, walking paths, seating areas and open spaces for leisure and morning and evening walks. It is used for casual recreation, relaxation and children's play and represents a common community park in the Moradabad division of western Uttar Pradesh.