Rajsamand is one of the districts
of Rajasthan that was named after the artificial lake Rajsamand built by
Maharana Rana Raj Singh in the 17th century. Pali borders this district in
West, Bhilwara in East, Ajmer in North and Udaipur in South. Rajsamand is
popular as the producer of marbles in India.
Rajsamand is rich with huge
resources of marble and minerals, and there are huge industries based on these
minerals that are located in various parts of the districts. Apart from the
popularity as the major marble producer of India, many other elements in the
state embarks Rajsamand as one of the places must visit in India!
The best time to visit Rajsamand is
February, October, November, and December. It is one of the perfect
destinations for planning holidays with family and friends! Explore Rajsamand
historical places and make your trip a memorable one!
Top 5 Places To Visit In Rajsamand
1. Rajsamand Lake
Rajsamand is
one of the major attractions in the district that lies between Rajnagar and
Kankroli. Built in 17th century, it is bordered by Gomati, Kelwa and Tali
rivers. This lake is also known as Rajsamudra Lake. This royal lake gets a
continuous supply of water from Gomti River. It is crowded with the arrival of
the festival time of India. Most famous ‘Tuladan’ festival was celebrated for
the first time.
2. Shri Dwarikadhish Temple
Shri Dwarikadhish Temple is a temple located in the Kankroli city. This temple
is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This beautiful temple is an excellent example of
art and creativity. Large numbers of tourists are attracted to this temple from
all around India.
3. Haldi Ghati
Haldi Ghati is a
famous historical place where the most epic battle was fought between Maharana
Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1576AD. This vast terrain was filled with
blood, and the sands were turned red. This is the place where the heroic horse
Chetak had shown his dedication and loyalty to his master Maharana Pratap.
4. Chetak Tomb
In the western side of
Haldi Ghati, the tomb of the dedicated and loyal Horse Chetak is built. Chetak
was seriously wounded in the battle of Haldi Ghati though after losing one of
its legs, he dutifully carried his master Maharana Pratap safely till its last
breath.
5. Deogarh Mahal
Deogarh Mahal is an
architectural structure that was built in the 17th century. This magnificent
structure stands atop of hill that gives a spectacular view of Aravalli
mountain range and numbers of the lake around the area. Deogarh Mahal is famous
for battlements, domes, jharokas and huge gateways that give a perfect
picturesque sight. Rawat Dwarka Dasji built this in 1670AD.
Apart from all these, there are
several activities that the tourists enjoy in Rajsamand. A trip to Rajasthan is
certainly incomplete without taking a tour of Rajsamand.
This is one of the prominent
historical places of India that had witnessed several untold stories. It is
indeed worthy to plan holiday tour with family and friends to this amazing
location.
