Enclosing a perimeter of 6km, Fateh Sagar is considered to be the most beautiful lake in the city. Its situated inside the city and sorrounded by some significant places like Rajeev Gandhi garden, Pratap Smarak, Neemach Mata etc.
History says that in 1687, Maharana Jai Singh first constructed the lake but two hundred years later the lake was damaged heavily during floods, and thereafter Maharana Fateh Singh, the ruler of former Mewar State, reconstructed it in 1888. The lake is now named after the king as "Fateh Sagar lake"
About the Lake:
The lake is sorrounded Aravalli hills on three sides with a straight gravity stone masonry dam on the eastern side which has a spillway to discharge water overflows. The runoff water emerging from surrounding hills drains into this lake
Lake is filled up by 3 sources other then the rainfall, one from Pichola Lake, the other from Madar Lake and the third one from Badi Lake lead to the Fatah Sagar Lake.Monsoon rains are the main source of all water to the lake. Its gaugae level is +13ft.
Fateh Sagar (Commonly known as FS) is considered to be the best hangout place in town. There is a 800 mts. walkway parallel to the dam with benches facing the lake, else you can sit over the railings provided throughout the lake.
It also has 2 islands viz Nehru Garden & Solar Observatory. Nehru Garden is a park spread in a large area with beautiful flora & fountains in it. Solar Observatory is a research center for studying weather conditions
Lots of food courts, shops & stalls are also available near the lake with quality and variety food items.
Boating and adventure sports like speed boat & water scooter are also available. Boat for Nehru garden is also available from here.
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