Rajsamand, Rajasthan(Rajasamand) |
| 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 of Rajsamand (Rajasamand) |
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Desuri Three Jain temples, dedicated to
Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Navi Mata are among some noteworthy temples
at Desuri. A temple dedicated to Parsurama Mahadeo, nestled in the
hills, is also closeby. It is situated in the Kumbhalgarh tehsil of
Rajsamand. |
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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. |
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Paul Chowk Named after Mr. Bipin Chandra
Paul who came to Rajahmundry in April 1907 during the Vandemataram
movement. |
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Rajasmand Rest House The rest house has a
beautifully laid out garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures
excavated from the ruins nearby. |
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Rajsamand Lake On the way to Kumbhalgarh
lies the magnificent dam - the Rajsamand Lake. The royal lake, was built
in 1660 AD by Rana Raj Singh. From here, one can have a spectacular view
of the sunset with beautiful 'torans' or arches and 'chhatris' adorning
the embankment. The lake has a Rest House of the Irrigation Department
on the embankment below. The Rest House has a beautifully laid out
garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures excavated from the ruins
nearby. The town of Kankroli nearby with a marvellous temple and a
pretty palace on the hill top offers a scenic view. |
Excursions from Rajsamand (Rajasamand) |
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Cradled in a cluster of 13 mountain peaks of the Aravalli ranges, the formidable medieval citadel - Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the past. Rising from a prominent ridge, 1914 meters high from the sea level, the fort was built in by Maharana Kumbha more.. |
Climate - Rajasamand |
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Summer 38.5°C 28.6°C |
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Winter 28.3°C11.6°C |
General Information - Rajasamand |
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Location 66-km From Udaipur, Rajasthan |
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Best Time October To March |
Clothing - Rajasamand |
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Summer Light Tropical |
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Winter Light Woollen
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