Weekend Getaway – Laknavaram Lake
Laknavaram
Lake is around 78 km from Warangal and 6 km from Govindaraopet. Tourists coming
from Warangal direction has to take the NH 202 road towards Mulugu. After
crossing mulugu, drive 8 km to the right direction into the thick forest to
reach this place.
The
green hills of Govindaraopet agency mandal lie side by side to form a massive
bowl like structure which holds the spacious, beautiful and pristine lake
popular known as ‘Laknavaram Cheruvu’.
The
lake was the discovery of ancient Kakatiya rulers. They spotted this excellent
place amidst trees and green hills lined up around to hold the rainwater. The
Kakatiya rulers only built a small sluice gate turning the place into a
spacious lake which now feeds thousands of acres of agricultural land every year.
The
locales in Warangal are very beautiful and the bounty of nature inescapable.
Today we visited Laknavala cheruvu or Laknavala Lake a beautiful land-locked
water body with lazy, green islands strewn in between. The lake has suspension
bridges to one of the islands, and several jetties on the bridge and along the
lake end. Laknavaram-lake-boating
There
was a boat tied to one of the jetties, and it would have normally been made
available to the general public. During our visit, the district collector was
also scheduled to make a visit to the area, and the boat had been reserved for
his use.
A
sweet-water lake spread over 10,000 acres in the midst of green lush hills
surrounded by thick forests
Located
at a distance of 6 km from the beautiful and friendly village of Govindaraopet,
the serene and pristine water body of Laknavaram Lake is an attractive tourist
destination of Telangana. The lake is set amidst beautiful dense forests and is
a haven for nature loving tourists.
Also
known as the Laknavaram Cheruvu, the lake was first discovered by the great
Kakatiyan rulers in the 13th century. Like all their other discoveries and
establishments they have utilized this huge store of rainwater for the benefit
and betterment of their people. As a result the Lakhnvaram Lake used to be
utilized to water the agricultural lands and for other needs of cultivation.
This was facilitated by the construction of two sluice gates that were also
built by the Great Kakatiyan rulers.
In
its present state the Lakhnavaram Lake is an ideal tourist spot of Warangal.
Ensconced between the huge Govindaraopet mountains the Laknavaram Lake is
sprawled over an area of 10,000 acres. It has around 13 beautiful islands
floating in its serene waters; two of which are connected with a hanging
bridge. The latter is a new addition by the State Tourism Department in its
attempt to enhance the value of the place as a tourist destination. The
department has several other plans on the anvil in order to make the place more
congenial for tourists. Some of these include, making the metal access road
more suitable for increased number of footfalls and including arrangements that
would make this a popular spot for picnic.
However,
even in its present state, the lake is a popular spot for tourists seeking
peace and calm. Located in isolated surroundings, the lake is far away from the
hustle and bustle of city life and affords tourists with the peace of mind they
crave for in their everyday urban life.
The
closest town to the lake is Mulugu located at 30 km away. The lake is located
at a distance of 70 km away from the city of Warangal. A right turn from the
Chavai village on the metal road that passes through the Bussapur village leads
tourists to this idyllic water body.
The
huge expanse of calm and serene water, surrounded by the dense green growth of
vegetation and crowned by pristine blue skies definitely tends the mind to
become poets. Isolated islands lazily floating in its lap tends to impart the
lake with a unique character seen or found in very few water bodies. It is not
just a lake but seems to be a whole new revelation where the mind seeks answers
to rediscover the self.
The
State Tourism Department is in the process of launching boating facilities for
the entertainment of tourists. A ride on the serene waters will surely provide
a closer look at the surrounding islands. Tourists would then be able to peek
into the depths of the dense growth and try to unravel the mysteries lying
hidden within. This is sure to add an element of thrill and spice up their trip
to this otherwise innocuous destination.
Being
fed with rainwater, the Laknavaram Lake usually overflows in the monsoons.
Therefore travel to this place becomes difficult in the monsoon. Nevertheless,
at other times of the year, it is definitely a treat to watch this unique work
of nature.
Special
Attractions:
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Idyllic Locales
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Walk on the bridge connecting an island amidst the Lakhnavaram Lake
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Scenic beauty of the place
Nearby
Attractions:
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Medaram Villagae famous for Samakka Sarakka Jatara
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The Ramappa Temple
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The Ramappa Lake
Other
Facilities:
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Boating facility is also available at the Lakhnavaram for the tourists to enjoy
the boat rides.
Distance:
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70 Kms from Warangal (via Mulugu road). 100-120 minutes drive by car
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100 Kms from Karimnagar – 3 hours drive by car
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205 Kms from Hyderabad – 4-4.5 hours drive by car
Public
Transport:
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State Road Transport buses are available from Hanamkonda Bus Stand, Warangal
Food
Facilities:
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There are few vendors at Lakhnavaram Lake who sells snack items, tea and water
bottles. Its better to pack your food from nearest town like Warangal, Mulugu,
etc so that one can enjoy the trip without any hassles about food.
Contact
Numbers:
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State Tourism Department – 040-23450444, 1800-42-545454
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Warangal Tourism Officer: 0870-2459201
