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Dum Duma Lake |
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The Dum Duma Lake is located a few kilometers from Gurgaon and is a very popular tourist attraction. Just less than two hours drive from Gurgaon; the Lake attracts visitors not only from Gurgaon and its surrounding regions but also from States like Rajasthan etc. If you want a good bit of fun and don't have a long holiday or even want a quick trip, then the Dum Duma Lake is perfect for you and your family. There was a time when the Dum Duma Lake was an untouched spot with a pristine kind of beauty, miles from any discernible development. However, over the years, a whole lot of development has taken place in the areas surround the Lake in terms of hotels, resorts, roads, houses etc and some of them are for the better while the others are for the worse.
The Scenic Locale
Located against the majestic backdrop of the Aravali Hills, the Lakes also attract rock climbing enthusiasts who want to try their skills amongst the various rock faces that envelope the Lake. Moreover, the Lake is great place to take a boating excursion. A turn around the Dum Duma Lake in a boat will introduce you to the beauty of its surroundings and help you relax. Other activities that one can pursue while visiting Dum Duma Lake are angling, canoeing, and kayaking. A resort has been constructed on the island in the middle of the Lake. This resort offers an ethnic ambience to the visitors and there are 15 independent cottages that are built in the style of cottages that are found in Indian villages, albeit with all the modern luxuries, facilities, and amenities.
Accommodation at the Lake
People visit the Dum Duma Lake to spent a weekend holiday or have a day long trip. There are numerous cottages and other accommodations that one can find near the Lake and these accommodation options have the most modern amenities and comforts. If you want a unique experience with regards to accommodation then you can also think about staying in one of the tree houses that dot the lake. As can be imagined they offer beautiful views of the Lake.
Moreover the hotels and resorts around the Lake offer various other activities and games like volleyball, golf putting, Table Tennis, Barrel Crossing, amongst numerous others.
A Nice Option for Relaxation
If you want to unwind and relax then there can be no better option then the Dum Duma Lake. Agreed that on weekends and holidays or for that matter evenings the place does get crowded, however the plethora of activities that one can enjoy overshadows any of the detrimental effects of large crowds. Moreover, there are various nooks and crannies that one can explore around the Lake, which are not that crowded and where one can relax away from the accompaniments of the noise.
The Lake being a popular tourist attraction is well connected by road and you won't have any difficult reaching it. Moreover, the number of accommodation options means that you can definitely enjoy the environs of the Lake in a very limited budget. No wonder the Lake is so popular.
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