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Kankaria
Lake, Aquarium & Zoo
The
life bubbles
here every
weekend,
constructed by
Sultan
Qutub-ub-Din.
Originally known
as Hauj-e-Qutub
(The Kings
Bath), in olden
times the sultan
used it has
recreational for
himself and his
queen. The Lake
is a polygon
with thirty four
sides and three
balconies on to
the water from
the edge of the
lake. The sultan
enjoyed
illumination and
fireworks here.
In the middle of
the lake is
situated the
Nagina Wadi and
is connected by
way from the
lake. The on
sides is
situated the
Kankaria Zoo
& Balvatika.
Zoo has various
animals and
attracts various
visitors. The
Balvatika has
collection
mirrors which
make you laugh.
Step
Wells
In
era of the
Sultanate,
the authorities use to develop wells for travelers as a place
to rest or to
drink water. The
finest example
are Dada Hari ni
Vav and the
Adalaj ni Vav.
The interiors of
these caves are
paved with
beautiful
carvings in
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