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Picturesque in her natural beauty, the very essence of the city of Jamnagar can only be summed up by the use of the term "pure elegance". Clean and beautifully maintained, the various lakes and rivers in Jamnagar offer a sight which provides relief to sore eyes tired by the daily rigors of our mundane lives. If you are planning a trip to Jamnagar, be prepared to be mesmerized by the picturesque lakes and rivers of Jamnagar, which have today grown to be some of the most popular Tourist attractions in Jamnagar.
Almost the entirety of the story of the origin of the city of Jamnagar can be attributed to the presence of the various Lakes and rivers of Jamnagar. It is said that the city of Jamnagar grew up along the banks of the River Rangmati, which even today, appears to be one of the most essential lifelines of the city of Jamnagar.
Today the various lakes and rivers of Jamnagar can also prove to be a heaven for budding ornithologists as these lakes and rivers are often used by various species of birds as their home. These are also inclusive of some very special species of migratory birds who take shelter in the warm ambience of these water bodies of Jamnagar to escape from the bitter cold of their own countries of origin.
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Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer
A short walk beyond Tazia tower is Gadsisar, an artificial lake that was an important source of water in the past. A natural decline was enlarged to catch every drop of rain and, in a season of drought, Gadsisar was the mainstay of Jaisalmer.
A lake might be a relief here. After all the sand, Gadsisar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions. Just leave the madding crowd behind and venture towards the outskirts and you will find yourself next to the famous Gadsisar Lake.... |
Jaisamand Lake
The City of Lakes as it is known, is located in the central part of the fascinating erstwhile kingdom of Mewar. The Sisodia dynasty, Suryavanshi by descent, ruled Mewar for several years. Udaipur is known in history to have refused to pay obeisance to the mighty Mughals and hence was engaged in constant battles with the Mughals. After the death of Udai Singh, his valiant son Maharana Pratap took over the royal reins....
Nakki Lake, Mount Abu
Rajasthan’s only hill station is also a major pilgrim centre for the Jain community. Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan. Although a part of Aravalli range, it is detached completely from it by a narrow valley and the highest point Guru Shikhar. Mount Abu owing to its good rainfall, has the richest vegetation in Rajasthan, a wide variety of trees and shrubs can be viewed as one drives up to Mount Abu....
Pichola Lake, Udaipur
One of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the City of Lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city.
Maharana Udai Singh must have certainly been captivated by the charm of this pristine lake, that he founded the city of Udaipur here by enlarging the lake....more on Pichola Lake, Udaipur |
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Jaisamand Lake |
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Pichola Lake |
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Siliserh Lake, Alwar
Siliserh lies just 13 km from Alwar, on the road to Jaipur and is a popular picnic spot. It was built as a summer retreat and is a delightful little palace set in a picture- postcard location. Overlooking a tranquil lake and surrounded by hills, Siliserh is the place you should head to for a quiet and peaceful holiday.
The enchanting Siliserh Lake was built in 1845 AD by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his Queen Shila . The lake was built by constructing an earthen dam between two hills to store the water of a small tributary of river Ruparel....more on Siliserh Lake, Alwar
Pushkar Lake
Pushkar is a fantastic fusion of history and mythology that makes it worth the travel. Located just 11 km west of Ajmer, Pushkar is sacred to the Hindus. The lake at Pushkar is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself and has the same sanctity for Hindus and Mansarover in Tibet.
The holy lake is an attraction by itself at Pushkar and has immense significance for the followers of Hinduism. According to legends, the consecrated lake formed with the touch of Brahma’s lotus petal, is believed to have miraculous healing and purifying powers...
Rajsamand Lake, Rajsamand
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.
Built in the 17th Century, it is approximately 1.75 miles wide, 4 miles long, and 60 feet deep. The lake was built across the Gomati, Kelwa, and Tali Rivers, with a catchment area of approximately 508 square kilometers..
Sambhar Lake, Jaipur
Sambhar is a small town, famous for the largest saline lake in India. Due to this fact, Sambhar is also known as ‘Salt Lake City.’ Various rulers of Jaipur and Jodhpur have owned the lake in their ruling periods. In 1870 A.D. it was leased to the British.
Sambhar lake is situated at a distance of 65 km from Jaipur on Phulera rail-route. The lake is a major source for salt production. The lake is divided by a 5-km long dam made of stone,190 sq km in extent at full capacity....more on Sambhar Lake, Jaipur |
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Sambhar Lake |
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Rajasmand Lake |
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Banas River
Banas River is the only river that has its entire course in Rajasthan. It originates in Khamnor hills of Rajsamand district and flows past Bhilwara, Tonk and Sawaimadhopur districts. It finally joins Chambal river near Khandhar (Sawaimadhopur district). It's main tributaries are Berach, Kothari, and Khari.
Chambal River
Chambal River,the old mythological name of this largest river is Charmawati. It originates from Manpur near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. It enters Rajasthan near Begun (in Chittorgarh district) and flows past Kota, Sawaimadhopur and Dholpur districts over a length of 376 kms. Chambal finally enters UP and meets Yamuna river. The main tributaries of Chambal are Kali Sindh, Banas and Parbati.
Gambhir River
Gambhir River originates in the hills near Karauli village in Sawai Madhopur District. It flows from south to north up to Kanjoli village (Toda Bhim), then towards northeast up to village Mertha of Roopbas Block, before entering Uttar Pradesh. The river again enters Rajasthan near Catchapaura village in Dholpur District and forms the boundary between UP and Rajasthan. It then enters Mainpuri District in UP to finally joins River Yamuna.
Luni River
It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer and end in Little Rann of Kutch (Gujarat). The Luni flows through the Marwar region to empty into the Rann of Kutch
Mahi River
Mahi River originates in Amoru in Madhya Pradesh and flows past Dungarpur and Banswara districts. Som " Jakham, its main tributaries. Mahi River Basin is located in South-Eastern Rajasthan Mahi River Basin extends over parts of Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur and Udaipur Districts.
Parbati River
Parbati River originates from the northern slopes of Vindhan range in Madhya Pradesh and enters Rajasthan in Kota district where it meets Chambal. Parbati River Basin is located in eastern Rajasthan, It lies between the Gambhir Basin in the west and the Chambal Basin in the east. Its northern edge borders the Yamuna River Basin in Uttar Pradesh.
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