Kankroli near the dam constructed by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660 AD. Lots of arches embellish and magnificent 'chhatris' adorn the embankment. 65 kilometers from Udaipur, is undoubtedly the most beautiful lake in Rajasthan. There are lovely gardens 'torans, and carved' chhatris around the lake. The sunset on the lake is absolutely gorgeous.
The Pristine Rajsamand Lake
Rajsamand lake or real is one of the many artificial lakes found in the region of Mewar and was built by Rana Raj Singh I in the early 1660. The lake is very large, 4 miles long and 1 ¾ mile. It has a large retaining wall (Bund), which is over 1100ft long and 40 feet high with several decorative arches and pavilions built by Raj Singh.
The Gomti River flows into it, ascertaining it never stays dry. The Nauchowki (nine pavilions) is close to the mute Rajsamand calm and serene. The white marble steps of the lake far in the 17th century, when Maharani Roopmati had to show her appreciation to her husband Maharana Raj Singh I.
Raj Singh had saved from the hands of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (see Rana Raj Singh I in History for details.) 27 slabs of stone carved in the 17th century to take the longest known dedication in Sanskrit in India. The slabs, named as Raj Prahasti, talk about the history of the state of Mewar in an poetry of 1017 stanzas.
Travel Information (Rajsamand)
Air : The nearest airport is at Udaipur.
