Discover 7 Largest Lakes in India

7 Largest Lakes in India

Written By Sanjeev Vekariya

1. Vembanad Lake, Kerala

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2. Chilika Lake, Odisha

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3. Shivsagar Lake, Maharashtra

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4. Indira Sagar Lake, MP

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5. Pangong Tso, Ladakh

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6. Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh

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7. Sardar Sarovar Lake, Gujarat

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