Kankaria Lake is situated in the southeastern
parts of the city. Kankaria Lake is an artificial lake, complete
with island garden and a summer palace, this lake was constructed in
1451 by the famous Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak who is also famous for
Qutub Minar of Delhi another famous Indian Monument. This lake has
34 sides with each being approximately 60 meter long. Famous kings
and queens of the Mughal era including the likes of Emperor Jehangir
and Empress Nur Jahan once frequented this place. This place has now
turned into a very happening local picnic spot with people from far
flung areas coming here for a day of relaxation and fun. With a huge
zoo and a children's park right by the lake this place has also
become very popular among the children from around this place.
Kankaria Lake is circular in design and has a circumference of
approximately a mile. This beautiful lake is now surrounded by lots
of roadside food vendors that specializes in typical Indian fast
food that can turn a lot of figure conscious people into food
junkies.
