| The city of Delhi is the national capital of India and is a | | | | Aravalli Hills and is fast developing in to a health resort |
| witness to a rich historical past. There are many | | | | of sorts. There is a picturesque lake as well as hot |
| monuments in the city which bear testimony to the | | | | spring on the property. There are good arrangements |
| fact that it was the seat of power in the years gone | | | | for an overnight stay with some beautiful mud |
| by. | | | | cottages in the premises. The lake resort also provides |
| The national capital region is a place of frenzied | | | | facilities for water sports and camping. |
| activity and hustle-bustle. But still there are some | | | | Badhkal lake is also another popular picnic spot near |
| places which provide immense relief from the noise | | | | Delhi. This lake is located in Faridabad district of |
| and pollution of the city. There are some really | | | | Haryana state which is 35 kilometers from the ncr. |
| outstanding natural places in and around the city which | | | | The lake complex provides a picturesque view and is |
| offer solace to the mind and body. | | | | also perfect for people looking out for peace and |
| These soul-soothing natural places are the lakes which | | | | solitude. This water body is also home to many |
| are located in the capital as well as in the peripheral | | | | migratory birds. Although the lake doesn't have too |
| areas. These lakes offer a pleasant atmosphere for | | | | much water during the summer season, yet the |
| relaxation and rejuvenation and spending a day or an | | | | monsoons are the best bet to visit this lake area. The |
| evening in these environs is indeed a worthwhile | | | | government run rest house also provides facilities for |
| experience. | | | | lakeside tents. People can also enjoy boating and |
| Most of these lakes are home to migratory birds and | | | | fishing in the lake. |
| are a paradise for bird watchers. Some of the lakes | | | | Nestled among the Aravalli Hills, nearly 50 kilometers |
| have the facilities for water sports too. One can easily | | | | away from Delhi, is located the Damdama lake which |
| spend a day in the lap of nature at any of these lake | | | | is truly a natural bliss. Situated in the center of the lake |
| areas. | | | | is the resort which is a perfect setting for a day out or |
| Some of these lakes are being maintained by the | | | | an overnight stay by the lakeside. This resort can be |
| government agencies and have both amenities for | | | | only accessed by a boat which is provided by the |
| lodging and boarding. | | | | resort. The water in the lake depletes in the summer |
| Bhalswa lake has been developed by the Delhi | | | | and is again revived by the monsoons. There are lots |
| development authority in the north-east part of the city. | | | | of activities for everyone that includes boat rides, rock |
| It is one of the favorite picnic spots for the locals as | | | | climbing, obstacle race, treasure hunt and trekking on |
| well as the visitors. The property consists of a sports | | | | the hill. |
| and leisure complex where the visitors can enjoy the | | | | Apart from these, there are also other water bodies |
| pleasures and activities like pedal boating, kayaking, | | | | which are just as mesmerizing and enchanting. These |
| canoeing and speed boats. Hovercrafts and water | | | | include the Surajkund lake complex, Taliyar and |
| scooters are also available on rent at this lake. | | | | Sultanpur which is also incidentally a haven for |
| Sohna lake is located at a distance of 60 kilometers in | | | | ornithologists and also was a favorite hangout for |
| the state of Haryana. This place is situated amidst the | | | | noted ornithologist Salim Ali. |