Swaroop Sagar Lake, lake in Udaipur, India
Swaroop Sagar is an artificial lake in Udaipur, Rajasthan, serving as a water reservoir for the city and forming part of the larger water system. The lake features a dam structure with four gates that control water flow and create a striking sight when water cascades through the spillways.
The lake was built in 1857 by Maharana Swarup Singh to prevent flooding and balance water levels among connected lakes like Fateh Sagar and Pichola. Its creation was part of a centuries-long tradition of water management infrastructure that shaped Udaipur's development.
The lake is named after Maharana Swarup Singh, reflecting the royal heritage of the city. Today, it serves as a gathering place where residents spend their evenings and visitors experience how history and daily life blend together by the water.
The lake is accessible throughout the day and night without entry fees, easily reached by buses, taxis, or on foot from the city center. Winter months offer the most comfortable weather for visiting, making it ideal for walking and spending time by the water.
When all four gates of the dam open, water cascades dramatically over the spillways in a striking display of the engineering that sustains the city. This rare sight offers visitors a glimpse of the technical power behind the infrastructure that has supported Udaipur for nearly two centuries.
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