Keetham Lake
Description
Keetham Lake is situated on Agra-Delhi NH2 highway about 12 kilometers away from Sikandra and 20 kilometers from Agra. The picturesque water body stands in the midst of serene surroundings and is an ideal picnic destination for recreation and relaxation from the hectic work schedule in city life.
History
Located inside the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Keetham Lake is a peaceful spot, ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers. The depth of the lake alternates between 4 to 8
meters. The sanctuary of which the lake is a part is home to more than 106 species of migratory birds and the lake is a great place for bird watching.
Full Address
Near Anand Engineering College, Kuntha, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282007
Type of Place
Prefered For
Transportation
- Indra Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
- Agra Railway Station.
Important Information
Attraction
- More than 106 species of migratory and resident birds are known to have their resting habitats at Sur Sarovar. The entire lake area gets covered by profuse growth of macrophytic vegetation of water hyacinth (Eichornia sp.) and Potamogeton sp. during summers. The water quality of Keetham lake supports wide range of avifauna during winter season. The important aquatic birds inhabiting Keetham lake are: Little Gerbs, Cormorants, Darter, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Paddy Bird, Cattle Egrets, Large Egrets, Smaller Egrets, Little Egrets, Night Heron, Indian Reef Heron, Black necked Stork, white Ibis, Spon Bill, Greying Goose, Bar headed Goose, LesserWhistling Teal, Ruddy Shelduck, Pintail, Common Teal, Spot Billed Duck, Gadwall, Wigeon, Shoveler, and Comb Duck.
Things to Buy
- Carpets, Metal wares, Marble, Leather goods.
Things to Eat
Things to enjoy
- Its a most enjoyable place .we can spend our lots of by watching bird and many aquatic animal . its a natural and most beatiful place.