Friday, October 12, 2012

10 Most beautiful Lakes of the world

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10 Most Beautiful Lakes of The World




10. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia


Plitvice Lakes in Croatia


Plitvice Lakes Croatia




Plitvice Lakes Croatia


These beautiful lakes are situated in the National Park of Croatia
in the mountainous region of Lika. The lake is surrounded by three
mountains as shown in the above picture, namely; Dinaric Alps,
Plejesvica Mountain and Mala Kapela Mountain. This lake site has lakes,
mountains, caves and waterfalls. Mountains separate 16 lakes in upper
and lower clusters. Lakes have distinct colors ranging from azure to
green, blue or grey. This lake is an amazing and breathtaking example of
natural beauty and a piece of heaven on earth.

9. Lake Bled, Slovenia


Lake Bled, Slovenia


Lake Bled is located in Slovenia in the region of  Upper Carniola.
It takes it’s name after the Bled castle. The lake finds it’s beauty in
the reflection of the marvelously beautiful castle standing
magnificently on a rock overlooking the lake. It is a well known
tourist attraction because of it’s mystic and royal appearance and
cultural rooting of the castle. It is a famous spot for love buds,
tourists, painters, and sportsmen. It offers sports activities like
golf, boating, rowing, fishing, horse riding and trekking. Bled hosts
the World’s Rowing Championships. The island on the lake has 99 steps
and a beautiful and touching tradition is that groom carries his bride
up these steps on their wedding day.

8. Masyuko Lake, Hokkaido, Japan


Masyuko Lake, Hokkaido, Japan


Masyuko Lake, also known as Lake Mashu is a magnificent landlocked
lake formed in the caldera of an active volcano. This beautiful lake is a
part of the Akan National Park on the Hokkaido island in Japan.  The
lake is one of the clearest lakes in the world. The lake is walled by a
200 m high crater’s wall. It was formed around 32,000 years ago and the
caldera was created after a volcanic eruption which occurred around 
7,000 years ago.

7. Sheosar Lake, Deosai Plains, Pakistan


Sheosar Lake, Deosai Plains, Pakistan


Sheosar lake is known for it’s surrounding lush green plains, clear
water and beautiful reflections of the surroundings. Fresh cool breeze
and beautiful pastures soothe the soul and make the lake a site that
must be visited. Sheosar lake means blind lake. It is situated in Deosai
National Part in Northern areas of Pakistan at an elevation of 4,142m
(13,589 feet). The lake is 2.3 km long and 1.8 km wide.

6. Loch Lomond, Scotland


Loch Lomand, Scotland


Loch Lomond is the largest  freshwater loch in Scotland. Loch is a
word for lake in Scottish. This lake beautifully separates the lowlands
and the highlands of the Central Scotland. It is 39 km long and between
1.2 to 8 km wide lake. The lake is and interesting lake as it has 30 or
more islands in it. It is a famous tourist attraction and a well known
watersports and boating point. It seems that it has come straight from
the thoughts of a painter on his canvas or from a romantic novalist’s
mind in his novel. In a poll conducted in 2005 by Radio Times, this lake
was declared the 5th greatest natural wonder in Britain.








5. Peyto Lake, Canada


Peyto Lake, Canada


Peyto Lake is named after Bill Peyto who
was the best guide in Canadian rockies. It is located in Baniff National
Park, Canada. The lake gets supply of clear water from Peyto Glacier
which melts in summers. It is at an elevation of 1,860 m. Beautiful rock
granules also flow into the lake with water in summers, giving it a
beautiful turquoise color and a brilliant sparkle and shine. The lake is
easily accessed from Icefields Parkway and best viewed from Bow Summit
in Icefields Parkway.

4. Shangrila, Skardu, Pakistan


Shangrila, Skardu, Pakistan


Shangrila Lake is located in Skardu in
Pakistan. The sparkling water catches the eye and takes breath away. It
seems as if stars are dancing on the water surface. The water is clear
blue with the reflection of the beautiful luxury cottages surrounding
the lake. It is a famous honeymoon spot. Shangrila Resort also known as
“Heaven on Earth” is nestled amongst some of the highest peaks of the
world. Shangrila lake is surrounded by fruit laden orchards and flower
filled gardens. There is also another heart shaped lake in Shangrila
known as Kachura lake.

Kachura Lake


3. Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy


Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy


Lake Como is a lake in Lombardy, Italy. It
is fed by melting glaciers. It is the third largest and the most
beautiful lake in Italy and one of the deepest lakes in Europe with a
depth of 400 m. It has been a famous spot of the elite class since the
Roman times. It’s surrounding construction is a cultural gem. The lake
is surrounded by beautiful villas and many celebrities own their own
houses on the shores surrounding the lake Como. The aerial view of the
lake gives it the shape of the letter ‘Y’.

2. Dal Lake, Kashmir


Dal Lake, Kashmir


kashmir dal lake


Dal Lake, Kashmir


Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. It
is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a magnificent
tourist attraction. It is known as “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or
“Srinagar’s jewel”. The lake is 15.5 kms long. It has beautifully
decorated boat houses, parks, Mughal era gardens and hotels. Shalimar
Garden and Nishat Garden were built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The lake
has beautiful floating gardens. These gardens are known as ‘Rad’ in
Kashmir and they produce lotus in summers which decorate the entire
lake.

1. Lake Geneva, Switzerland and France


Lake Geneva, Switzerland and France


Lake Geneva is a marvelous lake in
Switzerland and France. It is the largest lake in Western Europe. 60%
lake is in Switzerland and the rest 40% lies in France. The lake is
glacial and lies on the course of the Rhone. It has a crescent shape. A
popular sport is Yacht racing. Excellent catamarans are developed
specifically for the lake.

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