lake lake lake summer capital urban lake second largest state integral tourism recreation named jewel crown jewel lake important source commercial operations fishing water plant harvesting shore line lake kilometres encompassed boulevard lined era gardens parks hotels scenic views lake witnessed shore line gardens built reign emperor cruising lake colourful winter season temperature reaches freezing lake lake covers area square kilometres natural wetland covers square kilometres including floating gardens floating gardens known lotus flowers july august wetland divided basins considered independent lake island centre known respectively present gardens periphery undergoing intensive restoration measures fully address problems experienced lake massive investments approximately million billion government india restore lake original history lake mentioned ancient sanskrit texts ancient history records mention village named east residence goddess place known bank lake sourced spring called period rulers india designated particular summer resort developed lake type gardens pleasure resorts enjoy cool climate death led tribes area lake city increased empire ruled city decades significant including annexed kingdom grew influence region years british british capital summer months attracted cool climate amidst drop majestic snow covered ranges lake experience temperatures range winter summer season lake temperatures drop severe winter restricted building houses valley british rule commissioning lavish built referred little piece england afloat independence india people built owned maintained floating gardens producing market making centre closely associated provide accommodation following british rule place earned epithet jewel crown physical properties topography lake located area covering square kilometres mountain valley foothills hills surrounds sides lake lies east north city covers area square kilometres including floating gardens lotus square kilometres estimated figure square kilometres mentioned main basin draining lake complex basins basin basin basin basin basin navigational channels provide transportation links basins average elevation lake metres depth water varies metres deepest lake metres depth ratio maximum minimum depths varies season interpreted flat bed slope length lake kilometres width kilometres lake basin shore length kilometres roads run periphery changes lake located area covering square kilometres mountain restrictions flow lake result lands emerged peripheral zones notably areas hills lands reclaimed converted large residential complexes geology multiple theories explaining origin lake formulated version remnants post glacial lake undergone drastic changes size years theory origin old flood spill channel bows drainage pattern signifies rock strata low levels variety rock types system follow major surfaces seen terrain attributed angular parallel drainage pattern water table cuts hill slopes evidenced occurrence numerous springs valley seismic activity valley recorded zone seismic map india severe zone frequent damaging earthquakes intensity expected year experienced severe earthquakes measured scale resulted deaths destruction properties leaving homeless shallow open drainage lake fed perennial flow means stream small streams lake classified warm sub tropical lake category spring sources contribute flow specific data available contribution address water balance studies assess characteristics flow conducted order approximate discharge contributed springs lake bed complex land use pattern valley reflected north rice fields gardens lower slopes barren hills steep sloping hills flat topography affects drainage conditions receives average annual rainfall millimetres summer snow melt higher ranges results large lake maximum flood discharge assessed return period observed flood estimated average annual flow according discharge measurements estimated million cubic metres accounting total contributed sources load estimated tonnes year contribution tonnes recorded settling lake outlets lake connects lakes lake controlled lock system outflow outlets estimated million cubic metres flora fauna ecosystem rich submerged floating flora recorded lake aquatic environment consists species belonging genera families lake noted particular lotus flowers bloom july august prolific growth zones reported cited dominant species different zones lake include contribute production rooted variety floating leaf type consists occupy lake include minimum important changes observed lake including reduction number species increase area covered analysis lake revealed tendency develop communities submerged woody vegetation lake consists rose valley rich cultivation crops wheat fodder floating gardens labelled language special feature lake basically constitute vegetation earth floating detached lake drawn suitable place generally north west location anchored given rich nutrient properties tomatoes grown noteworthy results distribution consists fish found lake include include fish include economically important reported introduced early dominant indigenous species showing declining trend fishing resources fishing industry second largest industry region central people reside lake periphery lake commercial fisheries particularly reliant fish species introduced lake result constitutes fish caught lake constitutes species account fishermen use locally manufactured cast net comprises parts diameter metres operated wooden fishing boat typically size gradual decline quality lake water pollution resulted lower fish stocks extinction endemic varieties fish causes deterioration identified actions initiated fishing nets cast net long line gill net rod line net lake warm mixing type value recorded varied minimum maximum surface yearly period dissolved oxygen value varied minimum maximum surface year recorded maximum nitrogen concentration micro recorded surface lake concentration expressed micro varied high low months year lake water temperature varied minimum january june surface transparency expressed depth metres varied maximum metres july minimum metres march months period studies water quality lake indicate decline quality analysis scientific research years reveal sewage drains responsible substantial influx nitrogen lake drains sources released total tonnes tonnes drains tonnes nitrogen lake discharge million cubic metres year non point sources runoff add pollution recorded adding tonnes total tonnes nitrogen lake based values mentioned water quality lake deteriorated major environmental problem facing lake required immediate measures combat size lake original area square kilometres present area square kilometres concerning rate sediment deposition area degradation water quality deteriorated intense pollution caused sewage solid waste fed lake peripheral areas settlements experts like associate professor charge believe stream led nitrogen rich run aiding water channels consequent diminished circulation lake building nitrogen led extensive growth consequences biodiversity lake public interest restoration works identifying major issues causes deterioration lake team experts prepared responsible management plan entitled conservation management lake objective achieving environment compatibility cost effectiveness ecological improvement minimum displacement balancing conflicts interest plan implementation financial assistance government india nature environmental problems lake experienced widely publicised brought attention public interest filed court demonstrating environmental dangers posed lake sewage sought court setting integrated ring sewage system lake release funds undertake measures check pollution high powered committee monitor proper allotted funds committee obligation post feedback progression developments time time directly supreme_court filed resulted number court funding implementing agencies case continuing consequently national lake conservation plan funds extent million sanctioned september conservation lake restoration rehabilitation measures envisaged conservation management lake stages implementation funds allocated purpose measures undertaken lake bring original free status involved measures construction tanks mechanical deepening outflow channel removal including floating gardens addition imposed new construction works close including building new house boats plans migrating population evolved long term development plans deal area reduce erosion movement movement regulate grazing livestock recent reports indicate measures implemented uses attractions lake popular visitor attraction summer resort fisheries harvesting food fodder plants important lake extracted converted gardens serves flood lung swimming boating snow skiing particularly lake frozen severe winter water sports activities practised lake lake numerous sites places interest important cultural heritage aside places frequented tourists temple cemetery containing graves famous era poets visitors native alike enjoy water boat called island famous landmark island trees stand named hindi means lake lake referred separate lake actually linked causeway permits enter lake carries water supply pipeline city east lake bounded hill south west located foot hills willow trees flank edges lake meaning royal spring fresh water spring garden known medicinal properties source located memorial park smallest gardens measuring metres metres built garden built way spring water source water flows floor pavilion lower terrace drop metres polished black stone small shrine known located vicinity gardens fresh water spring temple sacred temple known occupies hills feet surrounding plains south east site initially named dates buddhist monument probably built emperor son 7th century replaced present temple king philosopher documented having stayed place visited centuries ago revive built high octagonal feet high solid rock approached flight steps walls bore inscriptions main surviving shrine consists square building circular cell valley approached car modern ceiling covers inner persian inscription traces origin reign emperor located basin inside original ceiling dome shaped current brick roof said century old known fort hill fort hill provides views city established erected outer wall fort plans build new capital called fort current state built later reign fort temples muslim hill subject legends hindu mythology said large sea inhabited demon known hill grew literally majestic place named simply muslim shrine situated left bank considered muslim shrine contains believed hair head islamic prophet muhammad according legend brought india descendant muhammad left settled near died son inherited following conquest region stripped family estates finding unable care gave precious gift close wealthy businessman cemetery translation cemetery poets cemetery small hill main road area india founded reign emperor great built scenic location banks cemetery eminent poets historical records poets men letters buried cemetery jan natives iran emigrated india associated court neglect currently visible bears inscription partially widely associated nicknamed floating palaces built according british customs generally local cedar wood measure metres length metres width graded similar fashion hotels according level comfort furnished rooms terrace serve sun deck serve evening mainly moored western periphery lake close boulevard vicinity gate small islands lake anchored individually bridges providing access boat kitchen boat annexed main serves residence family exclusive guests shore small taxi boat feet long wood canopy shaped cultural symbol visitors fruits vegetables flowers fishing harvesting aquatic vegetation gardens lake periphery anchored lake boats dressed traditional dress carry portable boat seat people heavily seats provide comfort style owners provide transport house guests free charge provide locations valley notably cruise offering scenic views mountains passing famous seven bridges route transport connections lies heart city connected road air links nearest airport connects major cities country kilometres away nearest railway station kilometres away connects rest country provide water taxi service available sights approach moored lake periphery
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