Fateh Sagar Lake Udaipur

Fateh Sagar Lake is the second artificial lake of Udaipur, the first being Jaisamand lake. Located in the north of Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake lies just besides the entrance to Moti Magri Hill. Built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh, Fateh Sagar Lake got its name from Maharana Fateh Singh, who later made additions to it. Talking about the statistics of Fateh Sagar, the lake extends to the length of 2.4 km, 1.6 km. in width and deep to the extent of 11.5 meter. During the monsoons, the lake covers the total area of around 1 sq km.

Fateh Sagar Lake is well-planned with three intake channels and an overflow channel that is usually brought into play in the rainy season. Fateh Sagar Lake is embellished by three small islands, which can be reached by taking a boat ride in the lake. The largest island of the lake is developed into a park by the name of Nehru Park. The garden comprises a boat-shaped restaurant and a small zoo for children. This island park is the favorite picnic spot of Udaipur dwellers.

The second island is converted into a public park with brilliant water-jet fountains by the Government of Rajasthan. The third island addresses Udaipur Solar Observatory, which is the best solar observing site in Asia. Fateh Sagar Lake is quiet place where people usually come for relaxation and to lighten up amidst the serene waters of the lake. From the bottom of Moti Magri Hill, you can hire pedal boats or motor boats as per your convenience to enjoy a boat ride in the lake.

This pear-shaped lake is encircled by hills, with the exception of its eastern side, where a straight stone dam is to be found. You can enjoy this lake taking its circumference while driving through Moti Magri Road, Fateh Sagar Drive and Rani Road. This twisting route would present stunning views of the lake as well as the encompassing Aravalli Hills. Fateh Sagar Lake is a nice place to explore and tourists certainly come to enjoy the tranquil beauty of this lake.

History of Lake Fatehsagar Udaipur
According to the historical information, in 1888, the first lake got washed away due to floods. This is the time when Maharana Fateh Singh came to the rescue and ordered to construct a dam which is now known as the Connaught Bund or embankment. The 800-meter long dam was built on the eastern side of the lake.
In the medieval era, the cost of the renovation was 6 lakh rupees which were incurred by the king. The dam is still considered the second most significant source of drinking water for people in Udaipur. Therefore, the lake has been named Lake Fatehsagar to honor the generosity of king, Maharana Fateh Singh.

Best Time to Visit
The summer season should be avoided if you want to enjoy every bit of the place. Monsoons do bring a little relief with the cooling showers, but the city does not receive much rain even during the rainy season, making the weather humid and sticky. The best time to visit Udaipur is during the months of September to March. The weather is very pleasant and you can enjoy every bit of your stay during this period. A number of festivals and celebrations take place during this time as well, the most significant being Shilpgram crafts Mela, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world.

How to Reach
The Maharana Pratap Airport, located near Dabok, is at a distance of 22 km from the main city. The airport is connected well with many domestic flights connecting all major cities of India.
The railway station is located at a convenient distance from the city. The city lies on a vast network of rail which connects Udaipur to all the major cities of India.
The city also has a well-established bus service network which includes deluxe and non-deluxe buses as well as State run transport.
With a brilliant road network to its credit, you can drive down to the city, or if you don't want to drive you can hire a vehicle from tour operators and enjoy a wonderful chauffeur driven journey to this city.
However, when you are in Udaipur, you can take local buses, auto-rickshaws, tongas and taxis from the city to reach Fateh Sagar Lake.