Location: 66-km From Udaipur,
Rajasthan Tourist Attractions: Rajsamand Lake
Best Time To Visit: October To March
Tourism in
Rajsamand
THE SPECTACULAR LAKE Close to Kankroli is the dam built by
Maharana Raj Singh 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 LAKES 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 TEMPLES 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. more...
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.
