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This post is entry for Amazing Nature Photo Challenge by @TusharSuradkar

  1. Kanyakumari Sunrise and Sunset
    Disclaimer: This is not a normal sunrise and sunset picture. :sunrise_over_mountains:

Why It’s Amazing?

Kanyakumari is the only place in India where you can witness both sunrise and sunset over the ocean from the same spot.

It’s where three water bodies—the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean—merge, creating unique waves and colors in the water.

On full moon days, you can see the sunset and the moonrise at the same time, on opposite horizons—an extremely rare sight!
Exact Location: Vivekanand Kendra Sunrise view point https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjddHSUzWjrDabQw9

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  1. Chilka Lake

Second photo because it deserves :slight_smile:
Again not a normal lake

Why its Amazing

Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest coastal lagoon, covering over 1,100 square kilometers.

It’s home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphins, which are different from ocean dolphins as they have a rounded head and prefer brackish water.

The lake attracts over 160 species of migratory birds from Siberia, Russia, and Iran, especially in winter.

The water constantly shifts between freshwater and saltwater, making it a unique ecosystem.

Location: Chilika Lake, Orissa https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZvDjAPZEWm8pHnaA

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@Viranchi WOW! wonderful places. Thank you for sharing.

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I have visited Kanyakumari but was not aware of this amazing fact @Viranchi
The photos are wonderful :+1:

I especially like the one with the boat - blue sky, blue waters and blue boat :blue_heart:

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Thanks Man! Glad you liked it.

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Haha actually I visited Kanyakumari 15 days back. But I too got to know this yesterday. :smiling_face_with_tear: Yet to post about full trip. Good observation on Lake!

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