
Kamaldah Lake
Palamu, Jharkhand, India
A lotus-covered lake inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve buffer, ringed by sal forest and busy with waterbirds in winter.
Why visit: Lotus blooms, birdlife and jungle silence.
- ›Lotus-bloom photography
- ›Winter waterfowl spotting
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Best time
Nov–Feb
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹200–500
Duration
1–2 hrs
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