Fateh Sagar Lake Udaipur

Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur – Timings, Boating, Best Time to Visit

Located northwest of Udaipur, Fateh Sagar Lake is a manmade lake named for Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar. It is the second largest of Udaipur City’s four lakes and was constructed in 1687. This Aravali background makes boating a must-do pastime. Customers have access to a variety of boat types, from which you can select your preferred model. You have to come here to see the breathtaking sunsets, which happen at this location!

By traveling along the Moti Magri Road, one may see the perimeter of the Fateh Sagar Lake and have an amazing vista of the entire body of water. The Fateh Sagar Lake is separated into three separate islands and has an area of one square km. The biggest, Nehru Park, has a kid’s zoo and a restaurant built like a boat. It’s also a well-known location for picnics.

There are water jet fountains in a public park on the second island. The Udaipur Solar Observatory, the greatest solar observation location in Asia, is located on the third island.

When there is a drought and little rainfall, the lake’s water storage cannot accommodate demand. The lake’s surface is sprayed with cetyl alcohol, sometimes known as hexadecanol, to stop water loss from evaporation.

See: Places to Visit in Udaipur

History of Fateh Sagar Lake 

Originally, in 1687, Maharana Jai Singh built the Fateh Sagar Lake. But the lake was destroyed around 200 years later when the earthen bund that had formed it washed away. The current lake was shaped by the construction of the Connaught dam by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1889, and the lake was christened Fateh Sagar Lake in his honour.

Events at Fateh Sagar Lake 

One of the few locations in the town where the hottest national and international events take place is Fateh Sagar Lake. The World Music Festival, a three-day celebration of music and all that it represents, is one of the most anticipated events conducted here. Usually taking place in February, you may see captivating performances by both domestic and foreign performers. You are sure to discover your favorite genre of music here, whether it be soul-stirring instrumentals or poetry.

Annually drawing large crowds, the Hariyali Amavasya Mela is another significant celebration hosted around the Fateh Sagar Lake. This ceremony, which takes place in August/September or throughout Shravan, is sometimes referred to as the Green New Moon Fair. Over three days, people celebrate this colorful event that marks the beginning of the monsoon season. To welcome the showers, merriment, festivities, and a variety of cultural festivals are held over these days.

How To Reach Fateh Sagar Lake 

You may easily locate private and state-owned taxis from anywhere in the city that will take you to Fateh Sagar Lake. In Udaipur, tuk-tuks are another well-liked kind of transportation that can get you there for a very reasonable price. Additionally, you can take a taxi to drop you off right at the lake’s edge.

Timings : 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Time Required to Explore: 1-2 hrs

Boating : Boat ride: INR 15-30 (Indians), INR 60-125 (Foreign Nationals)

Motorboat: INR 200 (Adult), INR 100 (Child)

Speedboat: INR 200 for 30 minutes (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)