16 Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Rajasthan

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Rajasthan

The Indian state having innumerable royal palaces and forts. It is also known for its Thar desert, royal culture and historical monuments, such as the Hawa Mahal, and the numerous baoris.

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Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Rajasthan

Amber Palace

Amber palace constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Sawai Jai Singh I is a fascinating hindu architecture. t was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted in the plains to present day Jaipur.

Anasagar Lake

This is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer. There is an island in the center of lake which can be accessed through boat.

Brahmaji Temple | Brahma Temple Pushkar

A Hindu temple located at Pushkar close to the Pushkar lake. The temple is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma.

Chambal River

This is one of the cleanest river in India. It flows through Madhyapradesh and Rajastthan.

Chand Baori

Chand baori is a stepwell located in the Kota district of Rajasthan. Chand Baori is said to be named after a local ruler called Raja Chanda . However, no epigraphic evidence has been found regarding the construction of the Chand Baori or the adjoining Harshat Mata Temple.

Chandlai Lake

Chandlai Lake is one spot you must visit. You can spend a good half a day for birding if you are in Jaipur in this place located approximately 30KM from Jaipur city on Tonk Road.

Dudh Talai

This is a small pond located adjacent to the Lake Pichola near Shiva Nivas Palace in the heart of Udaipur , Rajasthan.

Gadisar Lake

An artificial lake in Jaisalmer located in the southern part of the city. Rawa Jaisal was the founder of the lake. The lake has great historical importance as it was the only water resource of Jaisalmer.

Jaisamand Lake

This is the second largest artificial lake in Asia.

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal ("Water Palace") is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. The building is located near the shoreline of a lake with a maximum depth of 15 ft.he palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

Man Sagar Lake

This is an artificial lake situated in Jaipur. It is named after Raja Man Singh. The Jalmahal is situated in the middle of the lake.

Pushkar Lake

This is a sacred lake of the Hindus. it is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath.

Rajsamand Lake

An artificial lake located near to the town of Rajsamand built in the 17th century which is around 1.75 miles wide. There are five toranas (weighing arches) where Maharana Raj Singh and his descendants organized the annual event of Tuladan.

Ramgarh Lake

This is an artificial lake situated near Jhamwa, Rajasthan. The last time the lake received water was 1999 and it has been dry since 2000

Siliserh Lake

Sprawling over an area of 7 kilometers, this charming lake of Siliserh is fixed in Rajasthan and owes its establishment to Maharaja Vinay Khan in the year 1845. Formerly built to supply water to the city of Alwar,

Siliserh Lake Palace

The famous palace is a frequented destination by visitors and travellers looking to refresh themselves from the ruckus of city life. The lake is a famous picnic site in the region, and it imposes itself before the palace in a wonderful natural setting. this is now a heritage hotel by the Rajastan govt.

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