Jait Sagar Lake : Bundi
Jait Sagar Lake (3 km)
A picturesque lake cradled in the hills, built by Jaita Meena. The swirling fountain at night is a visual delight.
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Nawal Sagar at Bundi
Nawal Sagar Visible from the fort is the square artificial lake of Nawal Sagar, broken up by islets. A temple dedicated to Varuna, the Aryan god of water, stands half submerged in the centre of the lake. The reflection of the entire city and its palaces can be seen in the lake - making it a unique attraction of Bundi.
Talwas : Bundi
Talwas (53 km) A magnificent fort built by the ruler Ajit Singh. A temple of Dhooleshwar Mahadev and a picturesque waterfall adjoining the fort are worth a visit. The beautiful Ratna Sagar Lake is close by and is a haven for fauna like bear and deer during the monsoon.
Sukh Mahal at Bundi
Sukh Mahal A magnificent summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake amid the lush surroundings of a beautiful garden. An underground tunnel is believed to run from the Sukh Mahal to the old palace.
Siliserh Lake and Palace Hotel : Alwar
Siliserh Lake and Palace Hotel (13km) An ideal picnic spot with enhancing landscape of wooded hills and beautiful chhatris on the embankment of the 10.5sq.km placid lake. A magnificent royal palace and the hunting lodge, built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845 A.D. for his queen Shila stands overlooking the lake. Now converted as the Hotel Lake palace. It offers boating and sailing facilities and is a delight for the trigger-happy photographs and film makers.
Pushkar Lake
Pushkar Lake (11km) The lake, situated on the edge of desert and surrounded by hills on the three sides is separated from Ajmer by Nag Pahar-the snake mountain. On this mountain the Panchkund and the cave of saint Agastya are located. It is believed that Kalidasa the 4th century Sanskrit poet and playwright, choose the setting for its masterpiece "Abhigyana Shakuntalam" in this forest heritage. According to legend, the origin of Pushkar dates back to the time when Lord Brahma was on his way in search of a tranquil land to perform a "Yagna", A lotus fell from the hand of