Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake) Kolkata

The lively and bustling city of Kolkata has many tourist attractions. But visitors seem to overlook its natural attractions in the numerous parks and water bodies in the city. One such water body is Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata. It's a large artificial lake covering an area of 76 hectares lined with parks of huge trees and pristine greenery.

Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata is situated in the south of Kolkata. Kolkata's development body the Calcutta Improvement Trust (CIT) in the early 1920's obtained an area of 192 acres of marshy jungles. They build up the area for residential use by creating lakes, parks, raising land and constructing roads. So they undertook a plan to create a huge lake and Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata was born. From May 1958 known as Rabindra Sarovar a tribute to the great Bengali poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore but earlier known as Dhakuria Lake.

Recreation facilities, gardens, children parks were developed around Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata later including an auditorium. You can also spot many migratory birds making their stop at the lake and Feeding.The Lake is also home for a variety of fishes.

Some landmarks and places of interest within and around are Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata are –

  -  The football stadium known as Rabindra Sarovar Stadium established during the 50's having an audiovisual training facility.
  -  An open-air theatre named Mukta Mancha.
  -  A magnificent Japanese Buddhist temple located at the south of the lake. It was established by Nichidatsu Fuji, founder of Nipponzan Myohoji a worldwide Buddhist association in 1935.
  -  Rowing and swimming clubs within the lake like the famous Calcutta Rowing Club (est. in 1858), Bengal Rowing Club, Lake Club, Calcutta University Rowing Club and the prestigious Anderson Club.
  -  Ramkrishna Mission a cultural institute located at Golpark which is within walking distance from Rabindra Sarovar (Dhakuria Lake), Kolkata.
  -  Walk down to the islands through the cable-stayed wooden suspension bridge built in 1926 and don’t miss the colorful fish sanctuary below it.

Visit this oasis of peaceful greenery which is a mecca for fitness enthusiasts, picnic lovers and also for lovers! A refreshing experience and a visual delight await you.