Tilyar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions in the Indian state of Haryana. It is 70 km (43 mi) from New Delhi on the Delhi – Fazilka highway and is located close to the city of Rohtak in Haryana.[1]
| Tilyar Lake | |
|---|---|
  Tilyar Lake Location in Haryana, India  Tilyar Lake Tilyar Lake (India) | |
| Location | Rohtak district, Haryana, India |
| Coordinates | 28°52′44″N 76°38′09″E / 28.87889°N 76.63583°E |
| Primary inflows | Canal water |
| Primary outflows | No |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 132 acres (0.53 km2) |
| Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Website | www |
The Tilyar Lake is only 42 km (26 mi) from Delhi border and Tilyar Zoo at Rohtak is well maintained[2] and worth visiting specially for families.[3] Fishing is permissible at Tilyar Lake after paying INR200 fishing fee.[4]
The lake lies in a 132-acre (0.53 km2) area and forms an integral part of the tourist setup, making it one of the greenest stretches in the adjoining area. The spacious lawns and the scenery on view make this resort a great place to relax, and people visit from as far away as Mumbai. It is also an excellent spot for watching a variety of birds that flock on the little island located in the middle of the lake. Entry to Tilyar lake is free. The lake complex also houses Rohtak Zoo.
Mini zoo
editHaryana had many mini zoos spread across the state. In 2001 the Government of Haryana decided to shut these down and replace them with well developed viable zoos, this included setting up the zoo at Rohtak within Tilyar Lake complex.[5] As a result, enclosures for housing animals and aviaries for birds were built. Visitor facilities such as landscaping, walkways & trials, gardens, hillocks, lakes, artificial waterfalls, cafe, visitor toilets & resting shelters, watch towers, drinking water facilities etc. were created.[6] Entry is only INR 10 for adults and INR 5 for kids.
References
edit- ^ Page 149, India: A Travel Guide, By B.R. Kishore, published 2001, Diamond Pocket Books (P) Limited, ISBN 81-284-0067-3
- ^ "Tilyar Zoo in Rohtak Haryana". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Gehlot, Indrajit (26 April 2014). "Destination of the week : Tilyar Zoo Rohtak". Never Tired of Travelling (personal blog).
- ^ Goel, Anisha (17 March 2014). "Tilyar Zoo Rohtak, Haryana is a perfect hub for a fun loving weekend". My journey through India (personal blog).
- ^ "Tilyar Lake Rohtak Photos". 21 September 2012. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013.
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