Magnificent Fateh Sagar Lake - Not as good as Lake Pichola, but has it's interesting reasons to invite tourists from different parts of the world visiting Udaipur town of Rajasthan
Let me start this blog with a disclaimer that I am in love with Lake Pichola. I may not have enjoyed Fateh Sagar Lake as much but there are certain reasons to ensure that you visit Fateh Sagar Lake. Especially if you are visiting Udaipur with kids and family. And that doesn't mean, this lake doesn't have much for bachelors, solo travellers or couples. May be I am starting this post with lot of apprehensions in mind, but I assure that here I am attempting to provide specific details around the Fateh Sagar Lake, it's surroundings, a good time to visit, activities to do and things to be aware about to ensure that you make best of your visit to Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. So let's start and learn about another beautiful lake of 'City of Lakes' in Rajasthan.
As you see Fateh Sagar lake first time after driving through the city, it looks huge. Above photograph shows panoramic view of the lake from an elevated point close to the road which surrounds the Fateh Sagar Lake. The road you see above is quite busy road and gets even busier in tourist season. So it's not very comfortable walking around the lake. And as you move closer to the area from where boats can be taken and there are activities to do, you feel more uncomfortable walking as it gets very crowded there. We will talk about different kinds of activities you can do around Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur.
There is no Entry Fee to visit Lake Fateh Sagar. The timings of Fateh sagar lake are from 8am till 6pm.
Boating can be the best way to take a quick tour of Lake Fateh sagar, although it depends on your own style or exploration and time in hand. There are many boating stations on the Fateh Sagar lake and you can make your own choice.
Vivekanand Memorial park is a decent place to spend some time around a small green park. Just around the Fateh Sagar Lake, there is a circuit house a small green park to sit around to enjoy lake views. While walking around the lake, we found this more peaceful hence spent some time sitting around this place. There is a small walk around this part of the Fateh Sagar Lake.
While going back from Fateh Sagar Lake to Lake Pichola, we took a walk. On our way there was a part of lake Pichola which was relatively dirty and not that well maintained. Although not 100% sure if this considered a part of Lake Pichola. When you walk, you are almost walking around the lakes to reach main part of Udaipur where City Palace and Jagdish temple is. Above photograph shows the part of Lake Pichola which is close to Fateh Sagar Lake.
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Above photograph is clicked from elevated walking around around Fate Sagar Lake. There is an elevated platform on other side of the road where you can walk and enjoy beautiful views of Fateh Sagar Lake. This part if relatively less crowded but this elevated platform is only on one side of the lake which is closer to the Lalit Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
Fateh Sagar Lake is essentially an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar. Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the four lakes of the Udaipur city - the Lake Pichola which is almost within the main part of Udaipur, Udai Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake and Dhebar Lake. Dhebar lake is one of the second largest artificial lake in India.
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Above photograph is a view of Fateh Sagar Lake, the road around it from the elevated walking path around the lake.
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There are three small islands inside Fateh Sagar Lake of Udaipur. The largest island of Fateh Sagar Lake is the Nehru Park which is one of the a popular tourist attraction around the lake and is reachable by motor boats. The second island has a public park which is known for it's fountain and the third island has Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO).
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There are good number of activities around Fateh sagar Lake can make your experience even better, so let's talk a little about activities you can do or events you can attend around Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur.
- Taking a quick boat ride is one of the most popular activity around Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur and it's very enjoyable especially when you are visiting with kids.
- Lake Fatehsagar consists of 3 tiny islands which are converted to offer tourists an unforgettable experience.
- The largest island is renovated to construct the Nehru Park. Nehru Park is designed to offer lush green gardens and serene environment to relax. A small zoo on this island accommodates many species of birds and animals.
- The boat-shaped restaurant on the island offers good photography opportunities.
- There are beautiful water fountains carved out of colossal marble slabs and huge palm trees make it even special.
- The second largest island is converted into a public park for recreation and fun activities. This part looks very beautiful in evening lighting on water formations.
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As you walk around the lake through adjoining road, you see various vendors offering different kind of entertaining services and products, along with various kiosks offering street food of India. Above photograph shows Horse karts and a kiosk selling chat. You can also take a camel ride around the lake. All this is available around the Fateh Sagar Lake and especially around the places where boats are parked.
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If you liked this post and found it helpful, I would request you to follow these things when traveling -
1. Manage your waste well and don’t litter. Use dustbins.
2. Tell us if you went to a place and found it hard to locate a dustbin.
3. Avoid water bottles in hills. Usually you get clean water in hills and water bottles create lot of mess in our ecosystem. In plains, refill your bottles with RO at hotel.
4. Say big no to plastic and avoid those unhealthy snacks packed in plastic bags. Rather buy fruits.
5. Don't play loud blaring music in forests or jungle camps. You are a guest in that ecosystem and disturbing the locals (humans and animals) is not polite.
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