Rajsamand is famous for Rajsamand Lake constructed in the 17th century by Maharana Raj Singh. This royal lake is embellished with a magnificent dam, beautiful arches, Chhatris, sculpture pavilions and stairs made of marble. There are also Sanskrit verses vividly inscribed in sto... Read More

Rajsamand is famous for Rajsamand Lake constructed in the 17th century by Maharana Raj Singh. This royal lake is embellished with a magnificent dam, beautiful arches, Chhatris, sculpture pavilions and stairs made of marble. There are also Sanskrit verses vividly inscribed in stone making it a place of faith and worship too.
The citadel of Kumbhalgarh built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century is an impressive fortress surrounded by 13 peaks of the Aravalli ranges. It is historically important as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. Haldighati or the narrow pass leads to the plain with turmeric coloured soil where Maharana Pratap took on the forces of Emperor Akbar in the battle of Haldighati. Nearby is the Tomb of Chetak, the noble and faithful royal steed of Maharana Pratap. Other historically important sites in Rajsamand are Machind, Dewair and Rakamgarh Fort
Temple of Shrinathji at Nathdwara (Shrinathdwara) and Dwarikadheesh Temple at Kankroli are evidence of the time when custodians of the idols sought refuge under Maharana Raj Singh from the plundering of Hindu temples by the Mughal ruler Aurangazeb. The Jain religious shrine of Bodhisthal, Charbhuja Vishnu Temple and Parshu Ram Mahadev Temple are other holy places in the vicinity of Rajsamand.
Rajsamand is connected to major cities by road and railways, while the nearest airport is in Udaipur.
Best time to visit: October to March
Languages spoken: Hindi, Rajasthani
Climate: Hot summers and pleasant winters
Heritage sites: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Haldighati, Chetak’s Tomb, Machind, Dewair, Rakamgarh Fort
Holy Places: Shrinathdwara, Dwarikadheesh Temple at Kankroli, Bodhisthal Jain temple, Charbhuja Vishnu Temple, Parshu Ram Mahadev Temple