Nakki Lake in Mount Abu the mythological lake with a very interesting story behind its creation is the heart of Mount Abu, the legend has it that this lake was dugg by Gods or Devtas using their nails or nakh that’s why the name Nakki Lake – few sections of local tribes also consider Nakki Lake as a holy lake and worship it, Nakki lake is also the only Indian artificial lake situated at a height of 1200 Mtr’s above sea level. Recently in 2006-2007 Nakki Lake in Mount Abu was granted a huge financial boost for its protection amongst eight other lakes in India.
Situated within walking distance from the main market and almost 80% of Hotel’s and restaurent’s of Mount Abu, Nakki lake posses the crown of being the heart of Mount Abu Tour Package. The hub of evening activity and boating – Nakki Lake in Mount Abu is the perfect place to spent your evening with your partner, friends and family.
The picture perfect location of the lake surrounded with mountains, gardens and rock formations also make it a very good location for photography. In the evening the setting sun makes the canvas Nakki Lake in Mount Abu.
History
Nakki Lake is about a half mile in length and a quarter of mile broad also has a quite interesting history as well. One historical story explained that it was dug out from nails by gods for the protection against demon ‘Bashkali’. Another romantic history was of Rasia Balam, a sculpture of Dilwara Jain temple and Kings daughter name Kunwari Kanya. King put up the challenge of digging of the lake in one night and he will marry his daughter to that one. It is believed that Rasia Balam dug a lake overnight with his nails. Later Queen refused to marry their daughter.
Some also believed that Rasia Balam was an aged sage and was the incarnation of Lord Shiva and the teenager was the embodiment of Ma Parvati. Due to betrayal, they will again come back to complete their love. The famous poem ‘Lost Love’ describe their story very well, Nakki Lake in Mount Abu.
Boating at Nakki Lake
A visit to Mount Abu is incomplete without boating in the pristine waters of Nakki Lake. As you sail through, you can enjoy the mesmerizing views of majestic hills, nature and strangely shaped rocks surrounding the lake. There are two types of boats available, the pedal boats and the Shikharas. The refreshing boating experience lasts for thirty minutes in which you take a tour of the entire Nakki Lake.
Best time to visit Nakki Lake
The Nakki Lake can be visited throughout the year. However, the best time to explore it is during monsoons and winters. The temperature lingers around 30 degrees Celsius in monsoons, and it does not fall below 12 degrees Celsius in winters. The lush greenery enhances the beauty of the lake in the monsoons. Nakki Lake in Mount Abu Summers are comparatively hot in Mount Abu Monuments as the mercury soars up to 39 degrees. Therefore, it is better to avoid visiting between March-June. You should prefer exploring the scenic lake from July to January.
How to Reach Nakki Lake
Nakki Lake in Mount Abu, a pristine hill station nestled between the Aravallis, is well connected to the state and different parts of the country like other parts of Rajasthan.
The city does not has an airport, but is easily accessible to travellers from different parts of the country. The nearest airport to Mount Abu is the Maharana Pratap airport in Dabok, Udaipur which is at a distance of 185 km. The airport in Ahmedabad is around 221 km away. From the airport you can hire a cab or taxi to reach your destination.
The nearest railway station to the city is Abu road railway station. The distance of the railway station from the main city is just 28 km. The station is connected with major railway tracks connecting it throughout India. From the railway station you can hire a taxi or share a cab with other tourists as well, Nakki Lake in Mount Abu.
The city also boasts of a well maintained network of road. Deluxe and semi-deluxe buses which are run by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation as well as some private companies ply at regular intervals, making connectivity easier for travellers.
If you like driving or prefer scenic roads, travelling in your own vehicle is also a good option. The drive to the hill station is an adventurous journey, if you take regular intervals at various places. National highway 14 is well connected with the city.
Local transport is also available in the form of unmetered taxis and cabs. If you really want to have a wonderful time in this beautiful place, you can also hire a bike at a nominal amount and enjoy the mystic beauty of this place. You will just need to shell out the expense for fuel.