Whenever the name Uttarakhand is mentioned, the mind becomes very happy thinking about the natural beauty of that place. The greenery here not only attracts tourists but there are also many beautiful lakes here. Uttarakhand is home to many beautiful and mesmerizing natural lakes in India. Both small and big lakes of crystal clear water are present all over Uttarakhand. You can enjoy boating in these lakes or simply admire the beauty of nature.

And some lakes are situated between the mountain peaks. So trekking to reach these lakes is a great feeling. Lakes like Deoria Tal provide tourists with a chance to enjoy the camping experience. So, today in this article we are telling you about some of the best lakes located in Uttarakhand-

Roopkund Lake

It is one of the highest lakes in Uttarakhand. There is also a reason for people's curiosity about this lake because hundreds of human skeletons have been found on the banks of the lake. Be informed that reaching Roopkund is not as easy as it looks. To reach here, you have to trek for about 23 km from the base camp of Van Trek.

Hemkund Lake

Hemkund Lake is very special in many ways. The natural beauty of this place is a sight to behold. At the same time, it is also considered an important place for Sikhs. The place also has its historical significance as Hemkund is also believed to be the place where Lord Lakshmana completed his penance. The best time to visit this place is May-June and September-October.

Khurpatal Lake

This lake is situated at a distance of about 12 km from the centre of Nainital city. Surrounded by hills full of tall pine and deodar trees and full of clear water, this lake of Uttarakhand is surely worth a visit. Since this place is relatively less crowded, you can spend some time amidst nature in a peaceful environment here.

Bisurital

Bisurital is located in Rudraprayag district. It is one of the lesser-known lakes of Uttarakhand. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4100 meters surrounded by alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains. The weather here is very pleasant all the time and there is a lot of possibility of snowfall. Along with this, here you can also get a glimpse of some endangered species of Himalayan wildlife. The best time to visit here is from March to December.

Naini Lake

Naini Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Uttarakhand. This lake is situated in the Nainital hill station and people visiting here like to take a boat ride in this lake. It is a sweet water lake. There are main roads along the lake. Also, there are hotels and shops to stay. The temple of Naina Devi near the lake is famous here.

So now whenever you go to Uttarakhand, do not forget to see these lakes.

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