Location: 50-km From Udaipur,
Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Jaisamand
Wildlife Sanctuary, Jaisamand Lake.
Best Time To Visit: November To
January
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Tourism in
Jaisamand
THE MAN-MADE WONDER
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50-km south
of Udaipur, the picturesque 'City of Lakes',
succulent valleys and hills. It is on the
bank of Jaisamand Lake, the second largest
artificial Lake in Asia. The sanctuary
extends over an area of 52-sq-kms of thick
forest land. Established in 1957, this
sanctuary is located besides the man-made
lake by the same name. Covering a total area
of 160-sq-kms, it harbours sloth bear,
leopard, chital, chinkara, wild boar and a
number of birds. Some crocodiles and fish
can also be spotted here.
It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, who on
its inauguration on 2nd June 1691 AD, walked
around it distributing gold equal to his own
weight in charity. He built six 'Chhatris' (cenatophs)
with finely embroidered elephants in front
and the temple of Lord Shiva in the centre
of the embankment.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Wildlife
The Wild Life Sanctuary
The sanctuary is situated along one of the
largest artificial lakes of the world called
the Jaisamand Lake. Fourteen kilometres in
length & nine kilometres in width, the lake
has a circumference of nearly eighty-eight
kilometres. Close to Jaisamand is the game
sanctuary, which is spread over an area of
about 45 kilometres & has a motorable road.
The sanctuary shelters wild animals like
Panthers, Wild Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambhars
etc.
The Wild Population
The Leopard, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Fox and Wolf
are among the carnivores of the sanctuary.
Other wildlife here includes Sambhar,
Chital, Langur and Chinkara. The Jaisamand
Lake is the abode of crocodiles, turtles and
a variety of fish. Various species of
terrestrial and water birds can also be seen
here.
OTHERS
Jaisamand Island Resort
Jaisamand Island Resort is situated in the
midst of the largest man-made lake in Asia.
Jaisamand Lake provides a panoramic view of
the picturesque surrounding. The
unbelievable vastness of the lake ringed
with the undulating Aravallis transports one
into a world of kaleidoscopic, natural
beauty.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Maharana Pratap Airport is 21-km from
the Udaipur, which is near Jaisamand.
Rail: Udaipur is well connected with all the
major cities by rail.
Road: Udaipur is 50-km by road, from
Jaisamand and is well connected by motorable
roads.
PLACES TO STAY
The island resort provides excellent
accommodation. Ethnic decor of the resort
and the luxuriously furnished deluxe rooms &
suites overlooking the lake provide a
breathtakingly impressive view of the
guests.
NEARBY CITIES
Udaipur: 50-km
GENERAL INFORMATION
Total Area: 52-sq-kms
Clothing:
Summer: Light tropical.
Winter: light woollen.
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