Day tripsKumbhalgarh Fort
A UNESCO hill fort whose walls run some 36 km over the Aravallis.
Check at gateFull day with drive
Jaisamand Lake
A vast 17th-century lake with marble chhatris and island palaces.
Free lakeside · boating extraDaytimeAbout 50 km south-east
Maharana Jai Singh built Jaisamand in the late 1680s, damming the Gomati river to make one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia.
Marble chhatris and elephants line the dam, and palaces stand on the ridges above the water.
Good to know
- Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary is next to the lake.
Jaisamand Lake: quick answers
What is the entry fee for Jaisamand Lake?
Entry to Jaisamand Lake: Free lakeside · boating extra. Fees were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm at the counter.
What are the timings of Jaisamand Lake?
Jaisamand Lake timings: Daytime.
How much time do you need at Jaisamand Lake?
Time needed at Jaisamand Lake: Half day.
When is the best time to visit Jaisamand Lake?
Best time to visit Jaisamand Lake: afternoon.
Where is Jaisamand Lake?
Jaisamand Lake is about 50 km south-east of Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Sunset over Lake Pichola. Photo: Jayanth Muppaneni, Unsplash
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