LAKES IN RAJASTHAN

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ANAND SAGAR LAKE
Banswara

ANAND SAGAR LAKE

This artificial lake, also known as Bai Talab was constructed by Lanchi Bai, the Rani of Maharaval Jagmal Singh. Located in the eastern part of Banswara, it is surrounded by holy trees known as 'Kalpa Vriksha', famous for fulfilling the wishes of vis ...
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ANASAGAR LAKE
Ajmer

ANASAGAR LAKE

Anasagar Lake is a scenic artificial lake, commissioned and built by Arnoraj Chauhan, son of Ajaypal Chauhan, between 1135 and 1150 AD. Arnoraj was also known as Anaji, which gives the lake its name. Many years later, Mughal Emperor Jahangir added hi ...
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BALSAMAND LAKE
Jodhpur

BALSAMAND LAKE

Balsamand Lake is about 5 kilometres from Jodhpur on the Jodhpur-Mandore Road. Built in 1159 AD, it was planned as a water reservoir to cater to Mandore. The Balsamand Lake Palace was built on its shore later as a summer palace. It is surrounded by l ...
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DIABLAB LAKE
Banswara

DIABLAB LAKE

On the banks of this beautiful lake stands the summer residence of the former rulers. A major part of the lake itself is covered with lotus flowers.
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DOODH TALAI LAKE
Udaipur

DOODH TALAI LAKE

The road that takes visitors to Pichola Lake has another popular destination – the Doodh Talai Lake. The lake is nestled between several small hillocks which themselves are tourist attractions. The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park and the Manikya Lal Verma G ...
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FATEH SAGAR LAKE
udaipur

FATEH SAGAR LAKE

This delightful lake, bordered by hills and woodlands, lies to the north of Lake Pichola. This artificial lake is connected to Lake Pichola by a canal. The lake houses the beautiful Nehru Island as well as an islet on which stands the Udaipur Solar O ...
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GADISAR LAKE
Jaisalmer

GADISAR LAKE

Gadisar Lake was constructed in the 14th century by Maharawal Gadsi Singh to meet the water needs of his arid lands. Considering its importance, many small temples and shrines were constructed around it, transforming it into a pilgrimage centre and a ...
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GAIB SAGAR LAKE
Dungarpur

GAIB SAGAR LAKE

The lake is famous for the shrine of Shrinathji that rests on its banks. The shrine complex contains numerous exquisitely carved temples and one core temple, the Vijay Rajrajeshwar Temple. This temple of Lord Shiva displays the skilled craftsmanship ...
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JAISAMAND LAKE
Udaipur

JAISAMAND LAKE

Jaisamand Lake is known for being the second largest man-made sweet water lake in Asia. It is popular among the locals as a weekend picnic destination. Locals say that the lake was constructed to halt the waters of Ruparel River. This lake boasts of ...
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KAILANA LAKE
Jodhpur

KAILANA LAKE

Situated on Jaisalmer road, this small artificial lake is an ideal picnic spot. It is like a canvas with a splash of romantic colours. The beauty of the lake stays with you long after you’ve experienced it. For those who’d like to go out on to the la ...
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LAKE FOY SAGAR
Ajmer

LAKE FOY SAGAR

A beautiful artificial lake that appears flat, Lake Foy Sagar was built by an English engineer, Mr. Foy in 1892 AD. Interestingly, this work was taken up to provide famine relief through wage employment to locals. Lake Foy Sagar offers a beautiful vi ...
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LAKE JAIT SAGAR
Bundi

LAKE JAIT SAGAR

Located close to the Taragarh Fort, this picturesque lake is surrounded by hills and covered with pretty lotus flowers that bloom during winter and monsoon.
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LAKE KANAK SAGAR
Bundi

LAKE KANAK SAGAR

About 67 kilometres from the town of Bundi lies this wonderful flat lake. There is also a town named after the lake. One can spot several migratory birds here such as bar headed goose and Demoille cranes all through the year.
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LAKE NAWAL SAGAR
Bundi

LAKE NAWAL SAGAR

Nawal Sagar Lake is an artificial lake that is a major tourist attraction and can even be seen from the Taragarh Fort. There is a half-submerged temple dedicated to Lord Varun Dev in its centre. What makes the lake unique is that one can see the refl ...
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LAKE PICHOLA
Udaipur

LAKE PICHOLA

Picholi was the name of a village that lent its name to the lake. The islands of Jagniwas and Jagmandir are housed in this lake. Along the eastern banks of the lake lies the City Palace. A boat ride in the lake around sunset offers a breathtaking vie ...
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PUSHKAR LAKE
Pushkar

PUSHKAR LAKE

According to Hindu scriptures, the sacred Pushkar Lake is described as ‘Tirtha Raj’, the king of all pilgrimage sites. No pilgrimage is considered to be complete without a dip in in the holy Pushkar Lake. Semi-circular in shape and about 8-10 metres ...
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SILLISERH LAKE
Alwar

SILLISERH LAKE

Located 15 kilometres to the southwest of Alwar, this tranquil lake is nestled amidst forested hills and boasts of magnificent cenotaphs on its bank. In 1845, Maharaja Vinay Singh constructed a hunting chalet here for his Queen, Shila. Today it is a ...
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TALAB-E-SHAHI
Dholpur

TALAB-E-SHAHI

Talab-e-Shahi as the name suggests is a picturesque lake situated 27 km from Dholpur, and 5 km from Bari in Rajasthan. Both the lake and the palace were originally built as a shooting lodge for Prince Shah Jahan in the year 1617 A.D. The beauty and t ...
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UDAI SAGAR LAKE
Udaipur

UDAI SAGAR LAKE

Udai Sagar Lake is one of the five striking lakes situated in Udaipur. Located about 13 kilometres to the east of Udaipur, the construction of this lake was started in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh. The lake is actually a result of a dam being built on ...
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SAMBHAR LAKE
Jaipur

SAMBHAR LAKE

Sambhar Lake is one of the largest inland salt lake and lies just 70 kms from Jaipur. It is an incredible landscape, almost resembling the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Apart from producing a large percentage of India's salt supply - it also an incredible ...
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Amar Sagar Lake
Jaisalmer

Amar Sagar Lake

Amar Sagar Lake, located about 7 km towards the western outskirts of Jaisalmer, is a lake cum oasis lying adjacent to the Amar Singh Palace. The palace itself was built in the 17 th century. The complex that includes the palace and the lake is also h ...
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Badi Lake
Udaipur

Badi Lake

Badi Lake is an artificial lake that was built by Maharana Raj Singh to help the city counterbalance the devastating effects of drought. He named the lake Jiyan Sagar after his mother Jana Devi. During the drought of 1973, the lake proved to be...
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RAJSAMAND (RAJSAMUDRA) LAKE
Rajsamand

RAJSAMAND (RAJSAMUDRA) LAKE

It is a huge expanse of water 66 Km. north of Udaipur, between the towns of RAJNAGAR and KANKROLI. The lake was the result of a dam constructed across the Gomati, Kelwa and Tali rivers at the southwestern end by Maharana Raj Singh I, between 1662 and 1676 AD. The reason for the dam and lake was to provide employment for victims of a widespread drought and famine (1661), and to provide canal irrigation to local farmers...
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LAKES IN RAJASTHAN

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ANAND SAGAR LAKE

ANASAGAR LAKE

BALSAMAND LAKE

DIABLAB LAKE

DOODH TALAI LAKE

FATEH SAGAR LAKE

GADISAR LAKE

GAIB SAGAR LAKE

JAISAMAND LAKE

KAILANA LAKE

LAKE FOY SAGAR

LAKE JAIT SAGAR

LAKE KANAK SAGAR

LAKE NAWAL SAGAR

LAKE PICHOLA

PUSHKAR LAKE

SILLISERH LAKE

TALAB-E-SHAHI

UDAI SAGAR LAKE

SAMBHAR LAKE

Amar Sagar Lake

Badi Lake

RAJSAMAND (RAJSAMUDRA) LAKE