Explore India's Stunning Lakes This Winter: Costs & Destinations Revealed

• Dal Lake in Jammu & Kashmir offers beautiful winter snowfall, Shikara rides (600-800 rupees/hour), and houseboat stays (2,000-20,000+ rupees/night).
• Chilika Lake in Odisha is ideal for winter boating and dolphin spotting, with costs varying by travel mode and activities.
• Pangong Lake in Ladakh, famous after '3 Idiots', features stunning blue waters; taxi trips from Leh cost 14,000-16,000 rupees, bus fares start at 250 rupees.
• Chandratal Lake in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti region is a crescent-shaped lake known for its blue-green water and serene environment at 4,300 meters.
• Loktak Lake in Manipur, a clear-water lake, provides a peaceful boating experience; entry is 20-30 rupees, boating 10-100+ rupees, and daily expenses 1,000-2,000 rupees.

Why It Matters: Discover India's most beautiful lakes for a serene winter getaway, with detailed cost breakdowns for each destination.