Top 9 Wetlands In India You Must Visit

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

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Harike Lake

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Chilika Lake

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Wular Lake

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Loktak Lake

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Vembanad Lake

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Point Calimere Natural Reserve

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Kolleru Lake

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Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

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Bhoj Lake

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