Lakees in Chhattisgarh

The Indian State of Chhattisgarh is blessed by the numerous water bodies. These comprise of several rivers and lakes of Chhattisgarh that provide the necessary water contributing much towards the fertile plains of the state. Agriculturally, the state of Chhattisgarh is one of the most productive areas in India.

The major rivers of Chhattisgarh are the Mahanadi, the Indravati and the Godavari, which drains most of the state along with their many tributaries. The rivers glide through the uneven topography of the state giving rise to gorgeous waterfalls that are famous as places of tourist attraction. The other rivers serving the sate are Rihand, Sukha, Hasdo, Arpa, Shivnath, Mand, Eb, Jonk, Pary, Kelo, Udanti and so on.

The state of Chhattisgarh is also served by numerous lakes. Some of these lakes of Chhattisgarh are natural, while many of them are man - made. In the flood prone areas, dams have been constructed for the prevention of further flooding. Such dams usually form a lake by it. Usually, the lakes formed are picturesque and serene and sometimes have islands in them. Such places have developed as popular picnic spots and tourist spots contributing ultimately to the economy of the state. The capital city of Raipur can be very rightly termed as the city of lakes. Numerous lakes like Burha Talab, Kho Kho lake, Maharajabandh Lake and Budhapara Lake dot the city. The presence of so many lakes certainly moulds the climate of Raipur.

Dalpat Sagar Lake in Jagdalpur

The entire tribal district of Bastar in Chhattisgarh is bestowed with numerous natural attractions such as magnificent mountains, beautiful hills, verdant valleys, flowing streams, cascading waterfalls, natural caves, thick forests, striking lakes and dense jungles that supports wide variety of eco-system. The famous Indravati River also flows through the district near Jagdalpur and is considered as the lifeline of Bastar. There are two major lakes in Bastar namely Ganga Munda and Dalpat Sagar. Both these lakes located in the city of Jagdalpur are renowned for its scenic beauty and attract numerous tourists throughout the year.

Dalpat Sagar Lake, spread over 350 hectares is listed amongst the most popular lakes in Chhattisgarh. It has got the distinction of being the largest artificial lake in Chhattisgarh. Dalpat Sagar is an ancient lake that was built some 400 years ago by the famous king of Bastar Raja Dalpat Deo Kakatiya. The main purpose of building this lake was to store the rain water so that it could be used later for various purposes like irrigation, drinking and day-to-day usage. As-of-now, the lake has become one of the prime attractions in Bastar and is being used as a major source of fishes. Both the lakes in Bastar have been developed into popular picnic spots and locals as well as tourists make it a point to come here during holidays and weekends. It offers its visitors with wide ranging outdoor recreational activities such as boating, fishing, picnicking and sightseeing.