2/5 Ankur B. 10 months ago on Google β’ 185 reviews
I
recently
visited
Dal
Lake
in
Mcleodganj,
hoping
for
a
serene
and
picturesque
experience.
Unfortunately,
my
visit
turned
out
to
be
quite
disappointing
due
to
various
factors
that
have
significantly
affected
the
natural
beauty
and
cleanliness
of
the
lake.
One
major
concern
is
the
excessive
construction
in
and
around
the
lake
area.
It
appears
that
in
an
attempt
to
make
the
lake
more
tourist-friendly,
numerous
structures
have
been
built,
resulting
in
the
lake
becoming
dry
and
filled
with
mud
and
scum.
The
water,
which
once
used
to
reflect
the
surrounding
landscape,
has
been
replaced
by
an
unpleasant
sight.
The
foul
smell
emanating
from
the
lake
only
adds
to
the
overall
disappointment.
Another
issue
I
encountered
during
my
visit
was
the
prevalence
of
litter
left
behind
by
tourists.
It
was
disheartening
to
see
trash
scattered
throughout
the
area,
including
plastic
bottles,
food
wrappers,
and
other
waste.
This
not
only
ruins
the
natural
beauty
but
also
poses
a
threat
to
the
ecosystem
and
the
wildlife
that
inhabits
the
lake.
Furthermore,
the
presence
of
animals
on
the
streets
was
another
concern.
While
I
understand
that
Mcleodganj
is
home
to
many
stray
animals,
the
lack
of
proper
waste
management
and
cleanliness
seems
to
have
contributed
to
the
problem
of
animal
waste.
I
observed
animal
droppings
covering
the
streets,
making
it
an
unpleasant
and
unhygienic
experience
for
visitors.
Despite
these
issues,
it
is
important
to
note
that
Dal
Lake
still
possesses
some
remnants
of
its
former
charm.
The
surrounding
landscape
is
picturesque,
and
the
nearby
hills
offer
stunning
views.
However,
the
current
state
of
the
lake
and
its
surroundings
greatly
diminishes
the
overall
experience
for
visitors.
I
sincerely
hope
that
the
authorities
take
immediate
action
to
address
these
concerns
and
restore
the
natural
beauty
of
Dal
Lake.
It
is
essential
to
prioritize
environmental
conservation,
cleanliness,
and
waste
management
to
ensure
that
this
iconic
tourist
spot
can
be
enjoyed
by
future
generations.
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