Lonar Crater Lake

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Lonar crater lake, Lonar, Buldhana district, India. Edit

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Lonar ranks amongst the world’s five largest craters. Lonar Lake, which was created by a meteor hitting the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch, is a saltwater lake at Lonar in Buldana district. Lonar Lake has a mean diameter of 1.2 kilometres (3,900 ft) and is about 137 metres (449 ft) below the crater rim. The meteor crater rim is about 1.8 kilometres (5,900 ft) in diameter. The circular depression bears a saline water lake in its central portion.

Lonar Crater Lake

HistoryEdit

It is believed that this lake has been created around 52,000 years ago. It is surrounded by forests with a large variety of birds, particularly peacocks, owls, red-wattled Lapwings and ducks. Gomukh Temple, is located along the rim of the crater. A perennial stream emerges from here and pilgrims visiting the temple bathe in the stream.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 Hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Lonar is a small town so most of the places are within walkable distances. A rented car is the best option to move around the city.

Bus : There is also a Lonar Darshan bus every day which shows you around the important tourist attractions in Lonar otherwise regional public transport service is also quite nice. Get the ticket for Lonar Darshan bus a day in advance to avoid inconvenience.

Train : The nearest railhead is Jalna, 90 Km away.

Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad, 122 kms.

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