Ana Sagar Lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India is an artificial lake which was built by Arnoraja alias Ana, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named after him. Ana Sagar Lake is surrounded by Daulat Bagh Gardens and Khobra Behroon temple, two popular attractions of Ajmer. This most attractive lake is spread over 13 Kilometres. The lake is the biggest one in Ajmer with the maximum depth of the lake is 4.4 m with the storage capacity of 4.75 million cubic meters.
It is a calm and relaxing place to visit. There is an island in the centre of the lake which is accessible by boat. There is a small boat round to an island which is accessible by all tourists. The lake is vast and beautiful at sunset. There are a number of vendors selling food for fish, people buy and feed the fish. Tourist can also indulge in water scooter ride or boating here. It also swings with refreshments like picnic spot for family and playgrounds for children. A very pleasant and a beautiful tourist place to visit which looks like heaven on earth with a peaceful and natural environment.
The History of Ana Sagar Lake:
The picturesque Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer was established by emperor "Anaji Chauhan", who is the grandfather of "Prithvi Raj Chauhan". Hence, the lake is named after the sovereign Anaji chauhan. King Anaji Chauhan built this lake at some stage between 1135 -1150 AD. He built this lake for the betterment of the civilization. Basically, AnaSagar Lake was constructed by raising a dam across the "Luni or Lavanavari River". The catchments of the lake were constructed with the huge support and assistance of the community. The arresting Pavilions or "Baradari" that are nearby the lake were constructed in 1637 by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. The Baradari is essentially a Marble stone pavilion. The "Daulat Bagh Gardens" that surrounds the Ana Saga Lake were established by Mughal sovereign Jehangir. The circuit residence that's placed on the hilltop in the vicinity of Ana Sagar Lake once served as the British Residency. The High court has prohibited the edifice in the catchment regions of the Ana Sagar Lake areas in order to maintain the charismatic splendor of the lake.
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.