Panel 1 — At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Damdama Lake |
| Type | Man-made rain-fed reservoir |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Gurugram |
| Nearest town | Sohna |
| Range | Aravalli foothills |
| Known for | Day trips, picnics, winter birdlife |
| Access | Road only — routes |
Panel 2 — How the water arrives
Draw this as four arrows in a row.
- Monsoon rain falls on the Aravalli slopes
- Runoff flows down seasonal channels — the catchment page
- The bund holds the water back — Damdama Lake dam
- Evaporation and use lower the level through the dry months
Panel 3 — Seasonal calendar
| Months | Water | Visit rating |
|---|---|---|
| July–September | Filling, highest | Scenic but muddy |
| October–December | High, clearing | Excellent — why |
| January–February | Good | Excellent for birds |
| March | Falling | Good, warming |
| April–June | Lowest | Poor; very hot |
Panel 4 — Visit checklist
Six icons, six items.
- Water bottle
- Cap and sunscreen
- Closed grip shoes
- Cash
- Snacks or packed food
- A bag for your rubbish
Panel 5 — Three rules
Stay out of the water. Take your waste home. Leave before dark. The reasoning is in Damdama Lake timings and how deep the lake is.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this in a presentation?
Yes — redraw the panels in your own words and style rather than copying the page.
Why is there no image file?
Text panels stay readable on every device, print cleanly and are easy to redraw by hand.
Where is the longer version?
Damdama Lake facts for detail, the ten-point summary for a short list.
Related Damdama Lake guides
These guides cover the next questions most visitors ask after reading this page:
- the project guideA section plan, diagrams to draw and how to cite uncertain figures.
- Damdama Lake in 10 pointsTen clear points for revision, presentations or a fast answer.
- Damdama Lake factsEstablished facts, disputed claims, and how to tell them apart.
- the seasonal guideWinter for birds and comfort, monsoon for water, and the hours that matter.
- Damdama Lake catchment areaAravalli slopes and seasonal channels, and why land-use change matters.
- Damdama Lake damHow the bund creates the reservoir, and why it defines the lake's behaviour.
- an overview for childrenWhat the lake is, how it was made and the birds that visit — in plain words.
- Damdama Lake quick facts for travellersEverything a visitor needs on one screen, with links for the detail.
- Damdama Lake trip plannerHalf-day, full-day and weekend itineraries with a packing list and timing advice.
- opening hours guidanceDaylight-hours visiting, seasonal differences and the best hours to arrive.
Ready to plan your Damdama Lake day out?
Turn these panels into a file with the project guide.