Delhi and its many tourist attraction are certainly packed with an interesting experience for every traveller. Looking in one certain direction of this city that is East Delhi, this part is blessed with lakes, parks, shrines and places to shop. Sanjay Lake is one such place in the list which is an artificial lake fed by the back-flowing Yamuna River and Hindon River channel, settled amid the Sanjay Lake Park. The lake stretches its hands over 42 acres out of the total forest area of 170 acres
If we take a walk along the history of this tourist place in East Delhi, then we get to know that it was not until 1970 that the area was developed. With the coming of the year 1982, Sanjay Lake was opened for the public. The green surroundings of the lake are an instant crush for travellers looking for peace and for 90 species of birds and migratory ones. Moreover, there is a fitness track made especially for the people living nearby who want to walk and jog in a tranquil environment. An adventure park is also a part of the area since 16 December 2015 and has a jungle house, soft play area, archery, adventure bowling, tree top course, boating facility and more.
The lake bound by Sanjay lake park, is surrounded by the residential colonies of Kalyanpuri and Trilokpuri on the eastern side and Mayur Vihar on the Western side.Sanjay Jheel is a huge rainwater fed lake. At times, the water supply was augmented by the back flowing Yamuna. During floods, it also received water through Hindon River channel. Different types of birds can be seen here till February end every year. According to Local birders, the lake hosts 90 varieties of birds. Shovellers, Pintails, common pochard, tufted pochard, common teal, Indian spot-billed duck, yellow headed wagtail and pied wagtail are some of the birds that commonly visit the lake.The migratory birds mostly come to the eastern part of the lake, as the water is deeper and the area is free from human disturbances.
Very good climate
Any time
Variety of foods are available