Water Sports Rajasthan

Water sports in Rajasthan? Sounds quite surprising, doesn’t it? However, despite being a primarily desert region, the state does have its fair share of water bodies in the form of vast lakes where one can enjoy various kinds of water sports. Be sure to try out some of these water sports on your next adventure tour to Rajasthan. Two of the most popular water-based activities here are boating and gliding. Rafting too is another sport which is quite popular here.

The lakes of Rajasthan are known for water sports. During the 1982 Asian games, rowing competitions were held at Ramgarh lake near Jaipur. Ramgarh lake is a man-made reservoir around 4 kms. in length and 2 kms in width. Throughout the year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged here. Facilities for swimming, boating etc. are available. Boating is a regular feature, conducted by trained Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation staff. A fully equipped tourist village with 10 huts is situated here.

Drive for about 10 kms from Alwar and you enter dreamland. The undulating hills flaming with bougainvillea and gulmohar cradle the majestic Silliserh Lake. A beautiful Palace Hotel which is run by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation provides all facilities. Udaipur - the lake city of India, is also good for water sports with boating being a regular feature. The ideal place for water sports is Jaisamand Lake situated 50 kms south of Udaipur. This lake is the second largest artificial lake in Asia (the water spread area is 90 sq kms.). Throughout the year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged here.

The Chambal river offers the exhilaration of water rafting in the Kota region. From Jawahar Sagar to Dholpur, the intricate network of the Chambal river, flowing through rocky gorges and forests, provides ideal locales for the perfect water adventure. While traversing the river by boat, one Jjcan see the gavial (crocodile) basking in the sun on river banks. Plans are underway to introduce a ferry service on the Chambal river from Kota barrage upstream to Bhensrodgarh - a fine opportunity to ride on the gushing waters. Rajasthan also offers angling sites. Bandh Baretha in Bharatpur, Siliserh and Jaisamand in Atwar, Mansarover near Sariska, Kukas, Chhaparwara and Ramgarh in Jaipur are an angler's paradise. However, the enthusiasts are advised to carry their own eaubment and obtain permission from the Fisheries Department, Patience and perseverance in angling, as in life, has rich rewards.

We are talking about doing the water sports activities in the place which is known for scarcity of water. Well, that’s the beauty of Rajasthan that it’s not only culturally diversified but is also diversified geographically. The land of Rajasthan also let you visit to vivid demographic conditions. Though there are no seas in this state but it houses with many big lakes where you can indulge in vivid water adventure activities in Rajasthan.

Some Quick Facts –
• You can enjoy the activities like Boating, swimming and fishing.
• Ramgarh Lake near Jaipur is the perfect place for all kinds of water sports activities.
• Udaipur which is also known as ‘City of Lakes’ is the perfect destination where you can enjoy the activities in abundance.
• Udaipur’s Lake Pichola where you can enjoy the boating while watching the sunset view.
• Lake Fateh Sagar is another ideal destination to try activities like Fishing, Para Sailing and many other things.
• In Kota, the very famous Chambal River serves a fun-filled excitement such as water rafting, mini Para-Sailing and much more.