Badi Lake, Udaipur

Badi Lake, Udaipur

Big Lake is an artificial freshwater lake located in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

History

The lake was built in the village of Badi, about 12 km from Udaipur, by Maharana Raj Singh I (1652–1680) to counteract the devastating effects of a famine. He named it Jiyan Sagar after his mother Jana Devi. The lake covers an area of 155 km2 and has an embankment 180 m long and 18 m wide, graced by three artistic chhatris (kiosks or pavilions). During the drought of 1973, Lake Badi supplied water to the people of Udaipur.

About Badi Lake
Badi Jheel is one of the finest freshwater lakes in India. It is one of the major tourist attractions. There is an atmosphere of peace and tranquility all around here. Anyone gets mesmerized by the picturesque views here. The chirping birds all around, the fish swimming in the lake, the blooming flowers and their fragrance spreading all around, all these attract everyone's attention. You can sit on the banks for hours and enjoy its beauty and precious flora. Everything looks so fresh as if eager to welcome tourists. In short, it is a must-visit place for those who love to be in the lap of nature.

Big lake structure

The lake is almost oval in shape and surrounded by high hills on three sides. It is fed by seasonal river Berach. Its water spread area is 1.46 sq km and catchment area is 1906.55 hectares. The length and breadth of the lake are 2.285 km and 0.642 km respectively while its average depth is 10.6 m and maximum depth is 23 m at the dam site. Its water storage capacity is 400 million cubic feet. There are three artistically constructed chhatris on the embankment of the lake.

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