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Kerala Maanaanchira
This lake is situated in the district Kozikhode of Kerala state in India. This lake is spread in the area of 3.49 acres. The shape of this lake is rectangular and source of filling is rain water or a natural spring.This lake is the only lake in rectangular shape.
History
The lake was constructed by Mana Vikrama as a bathing point.The period of construction of this lake was about 14th century AD as at that period the Mana dynasty was ruling the Kozikhode.On excavation activities done alongside the lake, the laterite soil came out and used in construction of two palaces at both ends of the lake. At the end of 19th century, municipal council of Calicut decided that the water reserved in this lake is used for drinking purposes only. Bathing, washing clothes and other activities involved with water wastage were strictly made prohibited. A study during the year 2000 was done by various scientists of CWAL and Pondicherry University and they revealed that the water of the lake is highly contaminated in the rainy season. Later the water may be alkaline.
Tourist Attraction
This lake is itself is a tourist attractions.However, there is not a large list of places nearby the lake but still a Park, on the name os this lake, is constructed near the lake.
Mananchira Park
Mananchira Park is constructed near the lake to attract the tourists.Various basic amenities for children and elders were provisioned in this park.A shopping complex is also planned there.This park is spread into a considerable area and surrounds the lake.
How to Reach
Being the lake located in the plains, the accessibility is easy and affordable by all. All the three major ways are available to access this lake.
By Air
Kozhikhode itself a air station.A person can de-board at this airport and from the airport, local transportation is available.
By Rail
Major trains coming South India from another parts of the country are reaching Kozhikhode are the carrier of passengers to this lake.All express trains having each type of class of accommodations upto Kozhikhode.
By Road
Road connection to Kozhikhode is also well. This lake is located not more than 4 kilometers away from the city.Various local transportations are easily available at affordable charges. State Transport Corporation also runs the bus services from various parts of the state. Private tour operators also run their vehicles for this place.
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