1. Ramgarh Tal – Gorakhpur

Biggest city lake in UP with boating, zoo, parks, cafés, evening lights.

2. Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar) – Agra

Calm, beautiful lake with a bird sanctuary—perfect for photography.

3. Chuka Lake – Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Forest lake with eco-huts; wildlife + lake experience.

4. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (Rihand Reservoir) – Sonbhadra

India’s largest man-made lake; massive water body and hill views.

5. Mati Lake Belt (40 km region) – Sonbhadra

Long stretch in hilly terrain; ideal for resorts & water tourism.

6. Belasagar Lake – Mahoba

Clean, wide, peaceful; great for sunrise/sunset.

7. Barua Sagar Lake – Jhansi district

Historic lake with fort view; scenic and photogenic.

8. Matatila Reservoir – Lalitpur

Popular for boating and wide freshwater views.

9. Pahuj Reservoir – Jhansi region

Long lake-like reservoir; best for long-drive + lakeside stops.

10. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary Lake – Unnao

Migratory birds, walking trails, and quiet lakeside nature.