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Damdama Lake is a lake with boating
facilities and locatedin lap or Aravali hills,Covering an area of
3000 acres, Damdam lake is one of the biggest natural lakes in the
state of Haryana, situated about 20kms from Gurgaon on Gurgaon -
Alwar road. Surrounded by the Aravali Mountains, it is one of the
popular picnic spot to spend the weekend holidays in the city. The
ranges gives a scenic atmosphere to the lake and one can enjoy
boating in row boats, paddle boats and motor boats. Damdama lake
provides ample scope for adventure lovers. There are facilities to
enjoy trekking near the Aravalli Hills. Apart from these, other
attractions here are hot air ballooning, para Sailing, kayaking,
cycling, angling, rowing, fishingand nature walks.
Best time to visit the lake is from October to March , late summers
and monsoons. Damdama lake is a natural home for birds and more than
190 species of birds, migratory as well as local, visit here during
winter season i.e from November to March. Some of the major birds
seen here are water fowl, cranes, cormorants, terns, egrets,
kingfishers etc.
Along the lake side, there are several resorts like Botanix Nature
resort, Dream Island Resort , Waterbank Island Resort ,Sans Eco
Adventure Resort and and one can enjoy day trip or overnight
packages here with family or corporates groups. These resorts has
many features to attract the tourist like restaurant, bar, motel
wing, conference hall, hovercraft, lawns and camping site. Saras
Tourist Complex, run by Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited is
located on the bank of Damdama Lake. There are around 15 cottages
built in the design of traditional huts and each of these cottages
has a separate balcony facing the lake. Tourist can choose any of
the cottage depending on their budget and taste.
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