Vastrapur Lake
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The Vastrapur Lake is a lake
situated in the city of Ahmedabad
in the state of Gujarat in western India
. It is located in the western part of the city in the Vastrapur
area. The lake was beautified by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city. The prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
is located about 1km from the lake. The lake is about 5-10 minutes away from the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway.
Every weekend, a large number of people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open air theatre, children's park and boating facilities. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings.
The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly.
At times, the water from Narmada River
is allowed to flow into this lake. The lake has pretty gardens with lots of stone work in them. Various boats are available for rent at the lake site.
There is also a multi-speciality hospital "Sanjivani" located near the lake.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
situated in the city of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
in the state of Gujarat in western India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located in the western part of the city in the Vastrapur
Vastrapur
Vastrapur is an area in Ahmedabad district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is located in this area. This area is famous for the Vastrapur Lake....
area. The lake was beautified by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation or the AMC, established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949, is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Ahmedabad.-Vision:...
after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city. The prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad , better known as IIM Ahmedabad or simply IIM-A, is a business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the second Indian Institute of Management to be established, in 1961.-History:...
is located about 1km from the lake. The lake is about 5-10 minutes away from the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway.
Every weekend, a large number of people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open air theatre, children's park and boating facilities. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings.
The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly.
At times, the water from Narmada River
Narmada River
The Narmada , also called Rewa is a river in central India and the fifth largest river in the Indian subcontinent. It is the third largest river that completely flows within India after Ganges and Godavari...
is allowed to flow into this lake. The lake has pretty gardens with lots of stone work in them. Various boats are available for rent at the lake site.
There is also a multi-speciality hospital "Sanjivani" located near the lake.