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			{{Short description\|Lake in Haryana, India}}
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	'''~~Damdama~~''' reservoir in [[Gurugram district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Haryana]].<ref name=dum2>Rajiv Tiwari, [https://books.google.com/books?id=FBRYCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT117&dq=damdama+lake&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj15LH7rLvXAhXLPI8KHbHzCK4Q6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=damdama%20lake&f=false "Delhi A Travel Guide"], {{ISBN\|9798128819703}}.</ref> Damdama Lake is a small lake in Haryana and was formed when a stone and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/damdama-lake-haryana/as78562213.cms\|title = Damdama Lake, Haryana}}</ref> The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base of the [[Aravali hills]]. The Lake greets visitors with a water level down to {{convert\|20\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}. During monsoon the water level reaches up to {{convert\|50\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}} - {{convert\|70\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}.		'''Damda''' reservoir in [[Gurugram district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Haryana]].<ref name=dum2>Rajiv Tiwari, [https://books.google.com/books?id=FBRYCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT117&dq=damdama+lake&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj15LH7rLvXAhXLPI8KHbHzCK4Q6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=damdama%20lake&f=false "Delhi A Travel Guide"], {{ISBN\|9798128819703}}.</ref> Damdama Lake is a small lake in Haryana and was formed when a stone and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/damdama-lake-haryana/as78562213.cms\|title = Damdama Lake, Haryana}}</ref> The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base of the [[Aravali hills]]. The Lake greets visitors with a water level down to {{convert\|20\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}. During monsoon the water level reaches up to {{convert\|50\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}} - {{convert\|70\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}.

	It is an important [[biodiversity]] area within the [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor\|Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor]] stretching from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] to Delhi. Historical place around sanctuary are [[Badkhal Lake]] (6 km northeast), 10th century ancient [[Surajkund]] reservoir (15 km north) and [[Anangpur Dam]] (16 km north), [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] and [[Jahanpanah#Adilabad\|Adilabad ruins]] (both in Delhi), [[Chhatarpur Temple]] (in Delhi).<ref name="Department of Forest, Delhi">[http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola ASOLA BHATTI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816140938/http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola \|date=16 August 2011 }}, Department of Forest, Delhi Government</ref> It is downstream from the seasonal waterfalls situated in the villages of [[Pali village\|Pali]], Dhouj and Kot near [[Faridabad]].,<ref name=sura>{{Cite web\|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/faridabad/dam-will-be-maked-on-the-hills-of-pali-village/articleshow/70320771.cms\|title=पाली गांव की पहाड़ियों पर बनेगा डैम, रोका जाएगा झरनों का पानी\|website=Navbharat Times}}</ref> the scared [[Mangar Bani]] and the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned [[Open-pit mining\|open pit mines]] found across the area.		It is an important [[biodiversity]] area within the [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor\|Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor]] stretching from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] to Delhi. Historical place around sanctuary are [[Badkhal Lake]] (6 km northeast), 10th century ancient [[Surajkund]] reservoir (15 km north) and [[Anangpur Dam]] (16 km north), [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] and [[Jahanpanah#Adilabad\|Adilabad ruins]] (both in Delhi), [[Chhatarpur Temple]] (in Delhi).<ref name="Department of Forest, Delhi">[http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola ASOLA BHATTI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816140938/http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola \|date=16 August 2011 }}, Department of Forest, Delhi Government</ref> It is downstream from the seasonal waterfalls situated in the villages of [[Pali village\|Pali]], Dhouj and Kot near [[Faridabad]].,<ref name=sura>{{Cite web\|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/faridabad/dam-will-be-maked-on-the-hills-of-pali-village/articleshow/70320771.cms\|title=पाली गांव की पहाड़ियों पर बनेगा डैम, रोका जाएगा झरनों का पानी\|website=Navbharat Times}}</ref> the scared [[Mangar Bani]] and the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned [[Open-pit mining\|open pit mines]] found across the area.
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	===Hot springs===		===Hot springs===
	The [[Sulfur]] [[hot spring]] of [[Sohna#Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring\|Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring]] at [[Sohna]] is a religious and tourist attraction with medicinal value for skin diseases.<ref name=trib200>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000218/haryana.htm\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana\|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref name=HT1>{{~~Cite~~ web\|url=~~http~~://hotel-detail/\|title=Hotel Detail ~~\| Where to Stay \| Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited.~~\|~~first~~=~~Haryana Tourism\|last=Corporation\|website=hotel-detail~~}}</ref> According to a legend, one of the [[pandav]], [[Arjuna\|Arjun]], dug this well when he was thirsty.		The [[Sulfur]] [[hot spring]] of [[Sohna#Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring\|Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring]] at [[Sohna]] is a religious and tourist attraction with medicinal value for skin diseases.<ref name=trib200>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000218/haryana.htm\|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana\|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref name=HT1>{{cite web \|url=https://haryanatourism.gov.in/hotel-detail?serviceid=39 \|title=Hotel Detail - BARBET, SOHNA (GURGAON) \|access-date= 14 November 2021}}</ref> According to a legend, one of the [[pandav]], [[Arjuna\|Arjun]], dug this well when he was thirsty.

	===Ancient Shiva temple===		===Ancient Shiva temple===

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	'''Damdama''' reservoir in [[Gurugram district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Haryana]].<ref name=dum2>Rajiv Tiwari, [https://books.google.com/books?id=FBRYCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT117&dq=damdama+lake&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj15LH7rLvXAhXLPI8KHbHzCK4Q6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=damdama%20lake&f=false "Delhi A Travel Guide"], {{ISBN\|9798128819703}}.</ref> Damdama Lake is a small lake in Haryana and was formed when a stone and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/damdama-lake-haryana/as78562213.cms</ref> The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base of the [[Aravali hills]]. The Lake greets visitors with a water level down to {{convert\|20\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}. During monsoon the water level reaches up to {{convert\|50\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}} - {{convert\|70\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}.		'''Damdama''' reservoir in [[Gurugram district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Haryana]].<ref name=dum2>Rajiv Tiwari, [https://books.google.com/books?id=FBRYCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT117&dq=damdama+lake&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj15LH7rLvXAhXLPI8KHbHzCK4Q6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=damdama%20lake&f=false "Delhi A Travel Guide"], {{ISBN\|9798128819703}}.</ref> Damdama Lake is a small lake in Haryana and was formed when a stone and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/damdama-lake-haryana/as78562213.cms\|title = Damdama Lake, Haryana}}</ref> The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base of the [[Aravali hills]]. The Lake greets visitors with a water level down to {{convert\|20\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}. During monsoon the water level reaches up to {{convert\|50\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}} - {{convert\|70\|ft\|m\|abbr=on}}.

	It is an important [[biodiversity]] area within the [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor\|Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor]] stretching from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] to Delhi. Historical place around sanctuary are [[Badkhal Lake]] (6 km northeast), 10th century ancient [[Surajkund]] reservoir (15 km north) and [[Anangpur Dam]] (16 km north), [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] and [[Jahanpanah#Adilabad\|Adilabad ruins]] (both in Delhi), [[Chhatarpur Temple]] (in Delhi).<ref name="Department of Forest, Delhi">[http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola ASOLA BHATTI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816140938/http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola \|date=16 August 2011 }}, Department of Forest, Delhi Government</ref> It is downstream from the seasonal waterfalls situated in the villages of [[Pali village\|Pali]], Dhouj and Kot near [[Faridabad]].,<ref name=sura>{{Cite web\|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/faridabad/dam-will-be-maked-on-the-hills-of-pali-village/articleshow/70320771.cms\|title=पाली गांव की पहाड़ियों पर बनेगा डैम, रोका जाएगा झरनों का पानी\|website=Navbharat Times}}</ref> the scared [[Mangar Bani]] and the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned [[Open-pit mining\|open pit mines]] found across the area.		It is an important [[biodiversity]] area within the [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor\|Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor]] stretching from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] to Delhi. Historical place around sanctuary are [[Badkhal Lake]] (6 km northeast), 10th century ancient [[Surajkund]] reservoir (15 km north) and [[Anangpur Dam]] (16 km north), [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] and [[Jahanpanah#Adilabad\|Adilabad ruins]] (both in Delhi), [[Chhatarpur Temple]] (in Delhi).<ref name="Department of Forest, Delhi">[http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola ASOLA BHATTI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816140938/http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola \|date=16 August 2011 }}, Department of Forest, Delhi Government</ref> It is downstream from the seasonal waterfalls situated in the villages of [[Pali village\|Pali]], Dhouj and Kot near [[Faridabad]].,<ref name=sura>{{Cite web\|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/faridabad/dam-will-be-maked-on-the-hills-of-pali-village/articleshow/70320771.cms\|title=पाली गांव की पहाड़ियों पर बनेगा डैम, रोका जाएगा झरनों का पानी\|website=Navbharat Times}}</ref> the scared [[Mangar Bani]] and the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned [[Open-pit mining\|open pit mines]] found across the area.

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'''Damdama''' reservoir in [[Gurugram district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Haryana]].<ref name=dum2>Rajiv Tiwari, [https://books.google.com/books?id=FBRYCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT117&dq=damdama+lake&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj15LH7rLvXAhXLPI8KHbHzCK4Q6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=damdama%20lake&f=false "Delhi A Travel Guide"], {{ISBN|9798128819703}}.</ref> Damdama Lake is a small lake in Haryana and was formed when a stone and earthen dam constructed by the British was commissioned for rain water harvesting in 1947.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/damdama-lake-haryana/as78562213.cms</ref> The lake, held by an embankment, is fed mainly by monsoon rain pouring into a trough at the base of the [[Aravali hills]]. The Lake greets visitors with a water level down to {{convert|20|ft|m|abbr=on}}. During monsoon the water level reaches up to {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}} - {{convert|70|ft|m|abbr=on}}.

It is an important [[biodiversity]] area within the [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor|Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor]] stretching from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] to Delhi. Historical place around sanctuary are [[Badkhal Lake]] (6 km northeast), 10th century ancient [[Surajkund]] reservoir (15 km north) and [[Anangpur Dam]] (16 km north), [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] and [[Jahanpanah#Adilabad|Adilabad ruins]] (both in Delhi), [[Chhatarpur Temple]] (in Delhi).<ref name="Department of Forest, Delhi">[http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola ASOLA BHATTI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816140938/http://forest.delhigovt.nic.in/wildlife/asola.html#asola |date=16 August 2011 }}, Department of Forest, Delhi Government</ref> It is downstream from the seasonal waterfalls situated in the villages of [[Pali village|Pali]], Dhouj and Kot near [[Faridabad]].,<ref name=sura>{{Cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/punjab-and-haryana/faridabad/dam-will-be-maked-on-the-hills-of-pali-village/articleshow/70320771.cms|title=पाली गांव की पहाड़ियों पर बनेगा डैम, रोका जाएगा झरनों का पानी|website=Navbharat Times}}</ref> the scared [[Mangar Bani]] and the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned [[Open-pit mining|open pit mines]] found across the area.

The lake dries up during summer and is awaiting a government sponsored renewal process.<ref name=leo4>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/govt-plans-10-acre-lake-in-foothills-of-aravallis/story-G3I2rw4qEsHAeQp5I5uXAI.html Govt plans 10-acre lake in foothills of Aravallis], Hindustan Times, 19 August 2019.</ref>

==Geology and climate==
As it is located in a hilly region, the [[topography]] of this area is not even. Damdama Lake is spread in the shape of an amoeba and has many branches. The lake has a moderate climate and is good for a visit any time of the year. The best time to visit the lake is from October to March, late summers and monsoons. The climate is typically hot during summer, temperature reaching up to 45–47 °C.

==Ecology==
Damdama lake is a natural home for birds, & more than 190 species of birds, [[Bird migration|migratory]] as well as local, visit here during summer, monsoon and winter season, i.e. all throughout the year a variety of birds from different places flock to Dream Island. Some of the major birds seen here are water fowl, cranes, cormorants, terns, egrets, kingfishers etc. While driving to Damdama Lake, you can also catch a glimpse of [[National symbols of India|India's national bird]] peacock and blue bulls.

==Damdama Biodiversity Park==
{{anchor | Damdama Biodiversity Park | Biodiversity }}

In February 2021, Haryana government initiated the 5-year development plan to convert 420 acre land on the slope of aravali mountain, including a 5 acre plant nursery, between Damdama and Kherla in the north as the biodiversity park by Gurujal, an NGO called Centre for Biological Development and Research and the Kherla panchayat. The team has collected the data about the flora and fauna of the area as well as the wild seeds from the forested areas of aravalli hills to grow in the nursery for the propagation of the diverse range of native plants. In 2021 the Chief Minister had declared Gurugram as the "forest cover area" under which four forested biodiversity areas will be created at Damdama, Shikohpur, Naurangpur and Kasan, which will also boost the tourism.<ref name=biogur1>[https://www.jagran.com/haryana/gurgaon-the-fragrance-of-colorful-flowers-in-the-mountain-of-damdama-21339956.html Gurgaon the fragrance of colorful flowers in the mountain of Damdama], Jagran, 5 Feb 2021.</ref>

==Leisure==
Surrounded by the Aravali Mountains, it is one of the popular picnic spot to spend the weekend away from the city in a quiet and scenic atmosphere. In the serene location, one can enjoy boating in row boats, paddle boats and motor boats. Damdama is known for its splendid adventure sports facilities such as [[para sailing]], [[kayaking]], cycling, [[angling]], rock climbing, valley crossing. One can also go for nature walks in the nearby Aravali hills.

==Attractions nearby==

===Hot springs===
The [[Sulfur]] [[hot spring]] of [[Sohna#Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring|Sohna Sulphur Hot Spring]] at [[Sohna]] is a religious and tourist attraction with medicinal value for skin diseases.<ref name=trib200>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000218/haryana.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref><ref name=HT1>{{Cite web|url=http://hotel-detail/|title=Hotel Detail | Where to Stay | Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited.|first=Haryana Tourism|last=Corporation|website=hotel-detail}}</ref> According to a legend, one of the [[pandav]], [[Arjuna|Arjun]], dug this well when he was thirsty.

===Ancient Shiva temple===
An ancient Shiva temple is located in Sohna and was built by the Raja of Bharatpur/Gwalior. Every year on the occasion of Shiv Chaudas & Shiv Ratri, the residents of Sohna offer their special prayers to Lord Shiva & Maa Bhagwati for the new born babies and newly married couples.

==See also==
* [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[List of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Haryana]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Hydrography of Haryana}}

[[Category:Lakes of Haryana]]
[[Category:Gurgaon district]]
[[Category:Reservoirs in India]]