What is special about Lonar lake?
Lonar Lake, located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, is very beautiful. Its main feature is that it was formed due to the impact of a meteorite. According to media reports, this lake was formed due to the impact of a meteorite about 52,000 years ago. Actually, when a large meteorite hit the earth, a huge crater was formed here. After which water accumulated here and Lonar Lake was formed.
Lonar lake, which is 1.2 kilometers long and 150 meters deep, is as attractive in its shape as it is mysterious. It is believed that the collision of a meteorite released energy equivalent to millions of tons, after which this lake was formed. Let us tell you, this lake has two-colored water. Which keeps changing with the weather and microorganisms.
The lake deceives the eyes
We have often read that some things are not what they appear to be, something similar is the case with Lonar Lake. Actually Lonar Lake is not only what you see, but also what you do not see. The water of the lake is quite different from other lakes and the water also appears to have two colors.
The color of the water of Lonar lake is quite fascinating. Depending on the time of the year, the color of the water changes. Here the color sometimes becomes emerald green, and sometimes pink. Scientists say that the change in the color of the water is due to the microorganisms that thrive beneath the surface of the lake.
Although you can visit Lonar Lake in any month, but if you want to see the changing color of the water, then October to February is considered the right time. During this time, the weather is pleasant. Let us tell you that near this lake you can visit the ancient Daitya Sudan Temple, Gomukh Temple.
Lonar Lake is located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India. You can reach here by air, train and road.
By Air: The nearest airport to Lonar is Aurangabad Airport (135 km away). From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lonar.
By Train: The nearest railway station is at Malkapur (90 km away), which is well connected to major cities of Maharashtra. From Malkapur, you can hire a taxi or use public transport to reach Lonar.
By Road: Lonar is accessible by road, and the most common way to reach is by bus or by your own car.
