Skip Nainital, Visit These 6 Southern Cities For Beautiful Lakes

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Which To Visit?

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1. Bengaluru, Karnataka

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2. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

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3. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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4. Hyderabad, Telangana

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5. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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6. Alleppey, Kerala

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