Chandola Lake

Chandola Lake is a scenic artificial lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, known for its serene views, birdlife, and historical significance. A peaceful urban getaway.

Chandola Lake

Chandola Lake Latest News

The Gujarat High Court upheld a demolition drive undertaken by state authorities in Ahmedabad’s Chandola lake area recently.

About Chandola Lake

  • It is an artificial lake located in AhmedabadGujarat.
  • It was established by the wife of a Mughal Sultan of Ahmedabad named Tajn Khan Nari Ali.
  • The lake covers a land area of around 1200 hectares and is a major source of water for nearby industrial and residential areas.
  • It is in circular form.
  • The Kharicut Canal Scheme which is one of the oldest irrigation schemes of Gujarat was constructed with the main purpose of providing irrigation to 1,200 acres of rice land near Chandola lake in Ahmedabad.
  • The lake is separated into the parts called the Chota Chandola and the Bada Chandola lake. 
  • It is also home for cormorants, painted storks and spoonbill birds.
  • There is a tomb of Shah Aalam next to the lake. 
    • He was one of the most revered of Muslim religious teachers of Ahmedabad. 
    • The tomb was built in the period between 1475 and 1483.
    • The tomb is decorated with precious gold and stones.

Source: LL

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