About Hamirsar Lake
Hamirsar Lake is situated in the town of Bhuj, Gujarat. It is a very large artificial lake constructed by Rao Khengarji about 450 years ago to meet the water needs of his people. A catchment was also built but was lost before the earthquake of 2001. After the earthquake, the lake was almost dry but because of various public campaigns, measures were taken by the government to revive it. In 2003, due to heavy rainfall, Hamirsar Lake finally came back to life. Tourists flock here for a swim, walk in the park or to just sit under a tree. It is a favourable picnic spot. Tradition is, since the days of royalty, that whenever the lake overflows, a Puja is held. This tradition still continues in this area. Though there is not something very spectacular about this place but it is a good option for a weekend getaway.
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Kutch Museum, Gujarat
0.5 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Kutch Museum is the oldest museum in Gujarat, established in 1887. It has an impressive collection of ancient relics, some of them dating as far...
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Ramkund, Gujarat
0.7 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Ramkund Stepwell is a square stepwell is located across from the Kutch museum and depicts sculptures from the Ramayan on its walls. The...
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Aina Mahal, Gujarat
1.5 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
A result of 17 years of unappreciated work - Aina Mahal or the Palace of Mirrors was built by master craftsman Ramsinh Malam, after he personally...
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Pirotan Island, Gujarat
*48.7 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
In the group of 42 islands, the visitors can only explore the Pirotan Island. The island is covered with thick mangrove and houses world’s most...
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Marine National Park - Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat
*48.7 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Marine National Park is stunning discovery and stretches 170 km along the coastline and includes a group of 43 islands, 33 of which are ringed...
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Topansar Lake, Gujarat
60 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Topansar Lake lies in the heart of the port city of Mandvi, about 60 kms from Bhuj. When visiting Kutch, consider visiting Mandvi for its cultural...
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Mandvi Beach, Gujarat
60.8 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Mandvi beach is loacted about 60 kms from Bhuj, in the historical port city of Mandvi. In the ancient times it used to be an important location on...
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Banni Grasslands Reserve, Gujarat
76 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Banni Grasslands Reserve is a protected forest and one of the last remaining habitats of Cheetah in India. It is essentially a belt of dry...
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Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve, Gujarat
79.1 km from Hamirsar Lake - See map
Chari-Dhand in local language means salt affected shallow wet-lands. The Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve is close to Fulay village,...
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