rajsamand

Location: 66-km From Udaipur, Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Rajsamand Lake
Best Time To Visit: October to March
THE SPECTACULAR LAKE: Close to Kankroli does Maharana Raj Singh build the dam in 1660 AD? Many embellishing arches and magnificent 'chhatris' adorn the embankment. Sixty-five kms from Udaipur, it is arguably the most beautiful lake in Rajasthan. There are beautiful 'torans', gardens and carved 'chhatris' around the lake. The sunset at the lake is absolutely splendid.

PRIME ATTRACTIONS

 Rajsamand Lake: It is the royal lake, offering a spectacular view of the sunset, with artistic “torans” and “chhatris” adorning its embankment.

OTHERS

The Rest House: The rest house has a beautifully laid out garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures excavated from the ruins nearby.

EXCURSIONS

Kankroli: An important Vaishnava temple popularly called “Dwarkadhish” is located here. It is the most important temple of the Vallabhacharya sect, built to resemble the famous Nathdwara shrine.

FORTS

Kumbhalgarh Fort: Known for its historical relevance, the fort was built by Rana Kumbha between 1445 AD and 1458 AD

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: The nearest airport is at Udaipur.

Road: There are hourly RSTC buses plying from Udaipur

PLACES TO STAY

The rest house of the irrigation department offers ideal accommodation.

NEARBY CITIES

Udaipur: 66-km
Ranakpur:126-km
Kumbhalgarh:150-km

GENERAL INFORMATION