Venna Lake

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Venna Lake is one of the tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra state in India. The lake was constructed by Shri Appasaheb Maharaj, who was Raja (King) of Satara in 1842.[1]

Venna Lake
Boats On Venna Lake
Boats
Location of Venna lake within Maharashtra
Location of Venna lake within Maharashtra
Venna Lake
LocationMahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Coordinates17°56′02″N 73°39′54″E / 17.934°N 73.665°E / 17.934; 73.665
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length4 km (2.5 mi)
Max. width1.5 km (0.93 mi)
Average depth80 ft (24 m)
Max. depth120 ft (37 m) (Center)

The lake is surrounded by trees. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride over the lake or a horse ride next to the lake. A number of small eateries line the banks of the lake. The Mahabaleshwar city market and the S.T. bus stand is about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the lake.

References

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  1. ^ "Venna Lake". maharashtratourism.gov.in. Retrieved 22 November 2022.