The Indian landscape is always considered to be a complete package of a visual treat for travellers, and why not? A country with such breathtaking landscapes has bags full of surprises for travel lovers with its sky-touching mountain views, shimmering rivers, spectacular rolling desert hills and natural lakes.

India is home to some of the beautiful natural lakes in the world, and each one of them has its own charm and mysticism that can leave you awestruck and spellbound. The calm and picturesque visuals of such natural lakes surrounded by green pastures will transcend you to a peaceful world for a moment and treat you to lots of memorable experiences.

“Dal Lake”, popularly known as the crowned queen of Jammu & Kashmir.

Dal Lake continues to amuse travellers with its magical ambience and calm rippling waves that speak poetry and songs of nature and love. Dal Lake, or as people call it, "Jewel of Srinagar", has a pristine affair with the lovely Shikaras (wooden boats) that has always been captured by poets and film directors as a romantic or life escape.

A journey to “Gurudongmar Lake” can help you bring inner peace.

Sitting at an altitude of 17,800ft, Gurudongmar lake is a cultural symbol of the north-eastern Indian state, Sikkim. Gurudongmar lake has a religious significance for the Hindus and Buddhists as the majestic presence of the lake speaks about “sanctity of life and deeds”. One can literally inhale the calmness of the surroundings by immersing into the vibes and sounds of the winds near the lake that crawls down from the lap of Kanchenjunga and Siniolchu.

“Chilika Lake" is the second-largest saltwater lagoon in the whole world.

Chilika lake is in the eastern part of the Indian state Odisha and is known for its special visitors, which are the migratory birds. Being the second-largest lagoon in the world, Chilika lake is separated from the Daya river through a narrow landform where endangered animals and birds find solace and certainly a relief from noisy civilization. Well, if you have a passion for photography, visit Chilika in the winter to catch glimpses of the lovely flight actions of those migratory birds and simply enjoy the visual surprises which the place holds for you.

“Tarsar and Marsar Lake” sings the folklore of Kashmir and tales of paradise.

Trips to Tarsar and Marsar lake are not just for everyone but especially for those who have a passion for adventure and love high mountain peaks. Both Tarsar and Marsar are located in the district of Pulwama and are the prime subject of many Kashmiri folklores entailing love and life. Speaking of accessibility, these majestic blue and crystal lakes are difficult for travellers without any trekking experience since it is located between the mountain peaks and can only be visited during the summer season.

Indian lakes speak of charm and mysticism, which with all its grandeur and ambience, can cast spells on us if you are planning for a tour to attain peace and happiness, visit one of these places to experience the beauty of nature and life.