Nawal Sagar Lake

Nawal Sagar Lake is a major tourist attraction in Bundi, Rajasthan. The artificial lake can be seen from the Taragarh Fort, which is another major attraction of Bundi. Bundi in Rajasthan is mainly popular for its forts and palaces, which stand evidence to the rich traditional and cultural richness of the city.

Nawal Sagar Lake in Bundi has a temple in the center. The temple is dedicated to Lord Varuna, who is worshiped as the Aryan God of water. The temple is half-submerged in water. A boat has to be taken from the banks of the lake to reach the temple in the center of the lake.

Another major attraction of the Nawal Sagar Lake at Bundi is that the reflection of the palaces and forts of Bundi can be seen in the water of the lake. Rather, it can be said that reflection of the entire city can be seen in the Nawal Sagar Lake, Bundi. This feature makes it one of the unique attractions of Bundi.

Nawal Sagar Lake is surrounded by many different baoris (step wells) and is also home to several small islets. These structures built in the center of the lake, reflect the water and provide the viewers with an unforgettable and a picturesque view. There is also a famous temple situated in the middle of the lake. Dedicated to Lord Varuna, the Aryan God of Water, it is known for its immense religious significance. Even though the temple is half submerged in the water, it attracts a large number of both devotees and tourists regularly. Since the temple is situated in the middle of the lake, one has to take a boat from the banks of the lake to reach this beautiful temple.

Since the lake is located in the heart of Bundi, the reflection of the entire city along with its various forts and palaces can be seen in the lake water, making it one of the most unique and breathtaking attractions of this small town. As the reflection of the town falls on the lake water, this view cannot be compared to anything else in the world. Tourists from all over the globe descend to Bundi just to be a part of this beautiful phenomenon.

During the olden days, this square shaped artificial lake used to serve as a main source of water for the inhabitants of Bundi. This is clearly evident from the several baoris (step wells) surrounding the Nawal Sagar Lake. However, today, after the piped water system was introduced in Bundi, the lake has become a major tourist attraction and also offers a great ambience for visitors, who want to spend some time away from the hustle bustle of city life.

Bundi Tourist Attractions

The tourist attractions in Bundi include glorious medieval forts, temples, havelis and magnificent palaces. The tourists will love to visit Bundi because of its serene atmosphere and strikingly expressive landscape. Bundi is perfectly located at the foothills of a large hill with a splendid lake in the center of this beautiful city of Rajasthan.

The most impressive Taragarh Fort is the prime attraction in the city of Bundi. This fort was constructed in the 14th century. The visitors will find a large battlement (Bhim Burj) inside the fort. One will also see a cannon and a large reservoir. The reservoir was carved by a single piece of rock. The Bundi Palace is another place of attraction, located in close proximity to the Taragarh Fort. One will see some exquisite murals that typify the glorious era of Indian royalty.

Bundi is also famous for its large number of age old step-wells (locally called baoris). The step-wells that have been maintained till today are the Nagar Sagar Kund, Raniji ki Baori, and Nawal Sagar.
One of the prominent tourist attractions is a temple of Lord Varuna (God of Rains), half submerged in the water of the Nawal Sagar lake. The visitors, who want to see that temple, must go by boat.

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