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10 Stunning Lakes That Change Color With the Seasons

Explore 10 stunning lakes around the world that change colors with the seasons, from Ladakh’s Pangong Tso to Bolivia’s Laguna Colorada.

August 26, 2025 / 13:27 IST
1. Pangong Tso, India High in Ladakh, Pangong Tso shifts from deep blue to shimmering green and grey, depending on sunlight and seasons, creating breathtaking views at different times of the year. (Image: Canva)
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1. Pangong Tso, India
High in Ladakh, Pangong Tso shifts from deep blue to shimmering green and grey, depending on sunlight and seasons, creating breathtaking views at different times of the year. (Image: Canva)
2. Kelimutu Lakes, Indonesia On Flores Island, three volcanic lakes change colors dramatically, from turquoise to deep red and even black. Local legends add mystical charm to this natural wonder. (Image: Canva)
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2. Kelimutu Lakes, Indonesia
On Flores Island, three volcanic lakes change colours dramatically, from turquoise to deep red and even black. Local legends add mystical charm to this natural wonder. (Image: Canva)
3. Lake Hillier, Australia Famous for its bubblegum-pink hue, Lake Hillier maintains its surreal color year-round, but its brightness intensifies under strong sunlight, making it look almost otherworldly. (Image: Canva)
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3. Lake Hillier, Australia
Famous for its bubblegum-pink hue, Lake Hillier maintains its surreal colour year-round, but its brightness intensifies under strong sunlight, making it look almost otherworldly. (Image: Canva)
4. Spotted Lake, Canada Located in British Columbia, this saline lake transforms into colorful spots of green, yellow, and blue during summer, caused by high mineral concentrations and evaporation. (Image: Canva)
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4. Spotted Lake, Canada
Located in British Columbia, this saline lake transforms into colourful spots of green, yellow, and blue during summer, caused by high mineral concentrations and evaporation. (Image: Canva)
5. Lake Retba, Senegal Also called “Lac Rose,” this salt-rich lake turns striking pink during the dry season. The unusual color comes from algae that thrive in high salinity. (Image: Canva)
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5. Lake Retba, Senegal
Also called “Lac Rose,” this salt-rich lake turns striking pink during the dry season. The unusual colour comes from algae that thrive in high salinity. (Image: Canva)
6. Chaka Salt Lake, China Known as the “Mirror of the Sky,” Chaka Salt Lake changes hues with the shifting sky, weather, and mineral deposits, creating dazzling reflections in every season. (Image: Canva)
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6. Chaka Salt Lake, China
Known as the “Mirror of the Sky,” Chaka Salt Lake changes hues with the shifting sky, weather, and mineral deposits, creating dazzling reflections in every season. (Image: Canva)
7. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia This chain of lakes in Plitvice National Park changes from azure to green and grey, influenced by minerals, algae, and shifting sunlight through the seasons. (Image: Canva)
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7. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
This chain of lakes in Plitvice National Park changes from azure to green and grey, influenced by minerals, algae, and shifting sunlight through the seasons. (Image: Canva)
8. Five Flower Lake, China Situated in Jiuzhaigou Valley, this lake showcases shades of turquoise, emerald, and gold. Its vivid colors come from mineral-rich waters and underwater fallen trees. (Image: Canva)
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8. Five Flower Lake, China
Situated in Jiuzhaigou Valley, this lake showcases shades of turquoise, emerald, and gold. Its vivid colours come from mineral-rich waters and underwater fallen trees. (Image: Canva)
9. Laguna Colorada, Bolivia This shallow salt lake glows red due to algae and sediments, but its colors shift to white, brown, or orange depending on weather and light. (Image: Canva)
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9. Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
This shallow salt lake glows red due to algae and sediments, but its colours shift to white, brown, or orange depending on the weather and light. (Image: Canva)
10. Manasarovar Lake, Tibet A sacred Himalayan lake, Manasarovar changes from crystal blue to emerald green with seasonal winds and sunlight, adding to its spiritual and scenic allure. (Image: Canva)
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10. Manasarovar Lake, Tibet
A sacred Himalayan lake, Manasarovar, changes from crystal blue to emerald green with seasonal winds and sunlight, adding to its spiritual and scenic allure. (Image: Canva)
Nivritti Khatri
first published: Aug 26, 2025 01:27 pm

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