| Anshupa Lake | |
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| Location | Cuttack district, Orissa |
| Lake type | Freshwater Lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 5 KM |
| Max. width | 1.6 KM |
| Surface area | 141 ha |
The 141-hectare Ansupa Lake is a horseshoe shaped fresh water lake on the left bank of the Mahanadi river, opposite Banki in Cuttack district, Orissa, India. Ansupa Lake in Banki is 70 km from the city of Cuttack, which also acts as a shelter for the migratory birds in the wintry weather season. It is a fresh water lake situated amidst the Saranda Hills and enclosed by bamboo tree greenery and mango trees. To visitor's delight, there is boating and fishing facilities in the Ansupa Lake.[1]
This small but extremely picturesque Ansupa lake holds a prominent position in the tourist map of Orissa for its beauty, proximity This eye-catching tourist attraction is about 35 km from Bhubaneshwar. There are many hotels and guest houses in the vicinity of the lake. There is local transportation by which visitors can reach to the lakeside.
It is one of the major fresh-water lakes in India.
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