{"id":2949,"date":"2012-09-25T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2012-09-25T04:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2021-05-21T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T03:05:40","slug":"serene-lakes-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html","title":{"rendered":"The Serene Lakes of Rajasthan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lakes are an important ingredient in the recipe of Rajasthan\u2019s grandeur as they bestow charm on this majestic state. There are many picturesque lakes in Rajasthan which add much-needed serenity to the harsh desert state. Most of them are man-made and supply drinking water supply to the people. Many of them were used as reservoirs to conserve rainwater in the past.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#These_lakes_reflect_the_amazing_planning_and_construction_skills_of_the_people_of_those_times\" >These lakes reflect the amazing planning and construction skills of the people of those times.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#Fateh_Sagar_Lake_Udaipur\" >Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#Lake_Pichola_Udaipur\" >Lake Pichola, Udaipur:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#Sardar_Samand_Lake_Jodhpur\" >Sardar Samand Lake, Jodhpur:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#Gadsisar_Lake_Jaisalmer\" >Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/serene-lakes-rajasthan.html\/#Nakki_Lake_Mount_Abu\" >Nakki Lake, Mount Abu:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_lakes_reflect_the_amazing_planning_and_construction_skills_of_the_people_of_those_times\"><\/span>These lakes reflect the amazing planning and construction skills of the people of those times.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fateh_Sagar_Lake_Udaipur\"><\/span><strong>Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fateh-Sagar-Lake-Udaipur.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2950 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Fateh Sagar Lakes Udaipur\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fateh-Sagar-Lake-Udaipur-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Fateh Sagar Lakes Udaipur\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fateh-Sagar-Lake-Udaipur-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fateh-Sagar-Lake-Udaipur-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Fateh-Sagar-Lake-Udaipur-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>This beautiful lake was constructed by Maharana Jai Singh in 1687 as a medium-sized perennial storage reservoir. It is located to the north of Lake Pichola and is surrounded by hills on three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the fourth. Later, Maharana Fateh Singh reconstructed the dam and the lake was named after him. Today, it is the second major source of drinking water for Udaipur. A drive along its east bank is exhilarating and a lot of visitors go for boat rides to any of the three islands of the lake. The largest island has a boat-shaped caf\u00e9 which draws a lot of visitors. On the second island, a high-resolution solar observatory and the smallest, supports a jet fountain. \u00a0Lake Pichola is connected to this lake via a canal which has gates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_Pichola_Udaipur\"><\/span><strong>Lake Pichola, Udaipur: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/lake-palace-udaipur.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2952 size-thumbnail\" title=\"lakes-palace-udaipur\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/lake-palace-udaipur-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lakes-palace-udaipur\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/lake-palace-udaipur-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/lake-palace-udaipur-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/lake-palace-udaipur-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Maharaja Udai Singh must have been bowled over by the sheer picturesque view of Lake Pichola surrounded by beautiful hills when he chose to widen it to establish the city of Udaipur. The Jag Niwas (the much-renowned Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir, the two beautiful island palaces in the middle of the lake that amplify its shimmering beauty, were later conceptualized by Maharaja Jagjit Singh. The lake also consists of a large masonry dam called Badipol. \u00a0The eastern bank of the lake is embellished by the City Palace. A number of marble temples, mansions and palaces and a number of bathing ghats also adorn the lake. The boat ride in the azure waters of the lake, especially, in the backdrop of setting sun is sure to take your breath away.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sardar_Samand_Lake_Jodhpur\"><\/span><strong>Sardar Samand Lake, Jodhpur:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sardar-samand-lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2954 size-thumbnail\" title=\"sardar-samand-lakes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sardar-samand-lake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"sardar-samand-lakes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sardar-samand-lake-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sardar-samand-lake-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/sardar-samand-lake-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>The charming Sardar Samand Lake, 60 km from Jodhpur is the brainchild of Maharaja Umaid Singh. The drive to the lake is as pleasing an experience as the lake itself with Black Bucks, Neelgais and Chinkaras sauntering around. You get a glimpse of Rajasthan\u2019s rural life as you pass through the Bishnoi villages. (Bishnoi is a community known for its efforts of conserving plant and animal life alike.) The tranquility and serenity of the place are not only a tourist\u2019s delight but also pull a large number of migratory birds which in turn draws more tourists. On the banks of this lake stand the stately summer palace of Maharaja Umaid Singh and the Sardar Samand Lake Resort, the hunting lodge of the Jodhpur royalty.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gadsisar_Lake_Jaisalmer\"><\/span><strong>Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/gadisasar-lake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2951 size-thumbnail\" title=\"gadisasar lakes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/gadisasar-lake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"gadisasar lakes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/gadisasar-lake-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/gadisasar-lake-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/gadisasar-lake-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>This is an ancient lake which was built in the year 1156 to conserve rainwater. The lake takes its present name from Maharwal Garsisingh who rebuilt it in 1367. Today it is the source of water supply to the city of Jaisalmer. After all the sand in the area, Gadsisar is like a verdant man-made oasis. Tourists love to leave behind the maddening crowd and head to the outskirts of Jaisalmer to bask in the pristine glory of this lake. Along the banks of the lake, a number of temples and cenotaphs have come up and this bestows religious significance to it. One can also sport a large variety of colorful birds here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nakki_Lake_Mount_Abu\"><\/span><strong>Nakki Lake, Mount Abu:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2953 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Nakki-Lakes-Mount-Abu\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Nakki-Lakes-Mount-Abu\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Nakki-Lake-Mount-Abu-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Nakki Lake is a lovely lake in Mount Abu and is surrounded by hills and overhung by the enormous Toad Rock. Boating and exploring the lake\u2019s little islets is a favorite recreation amongst tourists. Nakki Lake is said to have been dug by the Gods with their nails and thus has tremendous religious significance. The word \u201cnakki\u201d too denotes nails. The very popular Raghunath Temple is situated near to the lake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lakes are an important ingredient in the recipe of Rajasthan\u2019s grandeur as they bestow charm on this majestic state. There are many picturesque lakes in Rajasthan which add much-needed serenity to the harsh desert state. 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