Jaisamand Lake

"Jaisamand Lake is located at a distance of 48 kms from Udaipur. This lake is second largest artificial lake in asia and covers an area of 36sq km. It was built by Maharana Jai Singh while making a dam on the Gomti River in 1685. A summer palace of Udaipur Queens makes the perfect backdrop to Jaisamand Lake. On the northern shore of the lake, there is a stunning palace with a courtyard and on its southern shore; there is a pavilion of 12 pillars. From the courtyard of the palace, one can get the dazzling view of Jaisamand Lake. The lake has graceful marble steps descending to the water, one can enjoy boat ride in the calm waters of Jaisamand Lake too. This lake offers a wonderful place to relax and lighten up.

Jaisamand Lake is close to the sanctuary that serves habitat to various types of birds, panthers, leopards, deer, wild boars and crocodiles. Once, these woods used to form the hunting ground of the erstwhile rulers of Mewar. In 1957, Jaisamand Sanctuary was built to cover an area of 62sqkm. This sanctuary hails a large variety of resident and migratory birds and animals. In the present date, it has been converted into a game sanctuary.