Lakes In Rajasthan

One of the most serene and placid places to relax is a lakeside. Rajasthan lakes also offer peace and quiet to their visitors. The picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India are a treat to the eyes. There are number of beautiful and picturesque lakes in Rajasthan. Apart from the natural ones, there are also a number of man-made lakes in Rajasthan, serving as a drinking water supply. Given below is a list of some famous lakes in Rajasthan:

Fateh Sagar Lake (Udaipur)
Fateh Sagar Lake is another man-made lake, constructed by Maharana Jai Singh. Later on Maharana Fateh Singh got this lake reconstructed. So, the lake got named after him only. It is situated in Udaipur to the north of Lake Pichola.

Gadsisar Lake (Jaisalmer)
Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India is a prime among the important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Its historic importance lies in the fact that it was the only water source for the Jaisalmer city in the bygone days.

Ana Sagar Lake (Ajmer)
Ana Sagar Lake is a man-made lake situated in the city of Ajmer. It is named after the emperor Anaji Chauhan, who got it constructed during 1135 -1150 AD.

Pushkar Lake
Pushkar Lake is an artificial lake in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located near the town of Pushkar in Ajmer District.

Kailana Lake
Located 11 kms off the Jaisalmer Road, Kailana Lake is a picturesque lake. It is an artificial lake on the Jaisalmer Road. Kailana Lake is amazingly beautiful lake, which is also an idyllic picnic spot. One can witness the spectacular sunsets and cherish the beauty of the place.

Gaib Sagar Lake (Dungarpur)
A famous shrine of Shrinathji lies along the lake. The shrine is a conglomeration of several exquisitely built temple with one main temple. The Vijay Raj Rajeshwar Temple, Dedicated to Lord Shiv is an architectural splendor and a fine example of craftsmanship of the shilips of Dungapur.

Pichola Lake (Udaipur)
Beautiful Lake Pichola was enlarged by Maharaja Udai Singh II after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam, known as the Badipol, and the lake is now 4km long and 3 km wide.

Sardar Samand Lake (Jodhpur)
Near the lake stands classy art-deco summer palace of Maharaja Umaid Singh, the Sardar Samand Lake Resort - yet another feather in the cap of Welcome-Heritage Group. The lake resort affords one of the most breathtaking views of the magnificent lake.

Lake Pichola (Udaipur)
Lake Pichola has a masonry dam popularly known as the Badipol, which is 4 km long and 3 km wide. However, it is not very deep and it is not unusual that one can walk up to the island palaces from the shore during severe droughts.

Rajasmand Lake (Udaipur)
Not very far away from Udaipur, on the way to Kumbhalgarh lies a place called Rajasmand. The place is known for its scenic Rajasmand Lake which was built by Rana Raj Singh in the year 1660 AD.

Jaisamand Lake Lake (Udaipur)
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50 kms south of Udaipur the picturesque city of lakes verdant valleys and hills. It is on the bank of Jaisamand Lake, the second largest artificial Lake in Asia. The sanctuary extends over an area of 52 sq kms of thick forests land.

Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer
Gadsisar Lake is the only source of water supply for the city. Built by Maharwal Garsisingh, this lake was intended to serve as a reservoir to conserve rainwater.