Laknavaram Lake

Laknavaram Lake is a lake in Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. It is from Mulugu and from Warangal, Telangana.

History

Laknavaram Lake is built by the Kakatiya dynasty in 13th century.

Geography

The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about of water. It irrigates over 3,500 acres of land. It was built by Kakatiya kings. It has about 13 islands in it and has a 160 metres long hanging bridge, which connects three islands. It is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest and it is a very popular tourist spot.

Facilities

Telangana tourism developed new accommodation at Laknavaram Lake. The facilities include cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island. Three of the islands are turned into tourist centres and are designated with numbers. Island 1 is connected with land by three hanging bridges. One of the bridges connects the island directly to the mainland. Another pair of bridges also connects the island via another island. Islands 2 and 3 are not connected to the mainland so boats are the only options to reach them. However, there is a bridge that connects islands 2 and 3. Cottages, tents and glass houses provide accommodation. Speed boats and pontoon boat rides are available on the lake.

Awards

The wooden air-conditioned cottages at the resorts of lake has bagged the most innovative product at the travel and tourism fair held at Kolkata.