Nature has offered us many beautiful sights to experience on Earth. Out of these natural beauties, there are thousands of lakes in the world among which only few manage to steal the lime light because of its uniqueness.
The world’s most beautiful lakes feature a variety of colors which are amazing to look at. They are scattered in different places around the world and are god gifted showpiece of nature. Here is a list of 10 most colorful lakes in the world.
1. Peyto lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Peyto lake is situated in the Banff national park of the Canadian mountains. Peyto lake is a glacial lake which is named after Bill Peyto. In the summers, the melted glacial particles gives the lake a vibrant blue and turquoise color. The lake is a popular tourist destination in the Banff National park.
2. Perito Moreno in Patagonia, Argentina
The glacier fed lake is located in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina. The color of the lake is bright turquoise due to reflection of the ice particles. The Perito Moreno Glacier is a tourist attraction as it is one of the Patagonian glaciers which is still growing.
3. Red salt lake, Tunisia
The red salt lake appears to be red in color as a result of the microbial activity caused due to mineral products present in the water. In the extreme heat condition, it is strange to see how the bacteria survives in the desert. The lake is located on the northern edge of the Sahara desert.
4. A deep red lake at Sanetsch Pass, Switzerland
The red lake is located near the Sanetsch Pass, in Switzerland which is not very big in size. The deep red color of this lake is due to red algae which floats on the surface of the water. Though the surface of the water is full of algae, the water below the lake is clear.
5. Yamdrok Tso lake, Tibet
The name Yamdrok Tso itself means Turquoise Lake. It is at an elevation of 4500 meters above sea level and is turquoise in color. The lake is considered to be one of the sacred lakes in Tibet and is surrounded by many snow capped mountains. The color turquoise delights every tourists who visit here.
6. The Kelimutu Tricolored lakes, Indonesia
The Kelimutu lakes are located in Mount Kelimutu where there are three different color of crater lakes. The name of the three lakes are Tiwu ata polo which is blackish green in color, Tiwu nua muri koo fai which is bluish green in color and Tiwu ata mbupu which is black in color. The colors of the three lakes have always been a mysterious issue as they keep changing color. These lakes are considered to be a sacred place by the people of Indonesia. It is one of the major tourist attraction in Indonesia and is popular throughout the world.
7. Five Flower lake in Jiuzhaigon National park, China
The five flower lake is popular for its crystal clear turquoise waters. The lake is the main highlight of Jiuzhaigon National Park, China. The bottom of the lake is cluttered with numerous trunks of trees which are easily visible through the clarity of the water. It is a shallow lake surrounded by forests and is located at a height of 2472 meters. The five flower lake is also known as Wuhua Hai.
8. Wise lake, Congaree national park, South Carolina
The Wise lake is located in the swamps of Congaree in South Carolina. It is a major tourist attraction in the Congaree National park. The color of the lake is green in color due to the reflection of the green trees hanging around the lake. Congaree national park is also popular as a hiking destination.
9. Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
The glaciers melting into the lake gives lake Pukaki a unique bluish color. The Lake is situated parallel to the southern Alps, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is at an elevation of 532 meters above sea level. The view of lake Pukaki is magnificent and is one of the most favorite vacation spot.
10. Red lake at Uyuni salt plains, Bolivia
The salt lake at Uyuni, Bolivia is red in color. The red color in the water is due to the large number of microscopic organisms living in the water which turns the surface red. The red salt present in the water of the red lake of Uyuni is rich in iron. At dusk, the view of the lake is amazing as the sky turns purple with the red lake beneath.
