Lonar Lake: Maharashtra's Mysterious Meteorite Crater
Maharashtra
| Apr 8, 2026
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FAQ's
Lonar Lake is located in which state?
Lonar Lake is located in which state?
Lonar Lake is located in Maharashtra, specifically hidden within the rural Buldhana district.
Why did the water turn pink recently?
Why did the water turn pink recently?
High salinity caused salt-loving microbes called Haloarchaea to multiply rapidly across the water. Their pink biomass temporarily changed the entire water surface colour in 2020.
What is the Lonar Lake nearest railway station?
What is the Lonar Lake nearest railway station?
Jalna railway station sits about 90 kilometres away and serves as the closest railhead.
When was Lonar Lake formed?
When was Lonar Lake formed?
Recent geological studies estimate the space meteorite crashed into the Deccan Plateau roughly 570,000 years ago.
Can you swim in Lonar Lake?
Can you swim in Lonar Lake?
You cannot swim here. The water packs intense salt and alkaline levels that will quickly irritate your skin, so local officials strictly ban anyone from going swimming.
