Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

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Nakki Lake is situated at heart of Mount Abu and on walking distance from Main Market, Mount Abu. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Nakki Lake is a picturesque lake surrounded with gardens, rock and mountains. Nakki lake is located in heart of Mount Abu had a mythological story behind it. The legend says that this lake was dugg by Gods or Devtas using their nails or nakh that’s why the name Nakki Lake. Nakki Lake is the perfect place to spent evening with your partner, friends and family. Boating Facilty is also availble at this lake.

Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

HistoryEdit

According to the Hindu legend, Nakki Lake is a very old sacred Lake. It was dug out from Nails therefore it is called Nakki Lake. Story behind this lake is dug by Gods to live in, for protection against the Bashkali rakshash. Rasiya Balam Temple and Kunwari Kanya’s Temple is found behind the Dilwara Jain temple. While other is of as the king Rasiya Balam, who dug the lake, told that whoever will dug the lake within one night I will marry my daughter to him. But later king’s wife refused and he couldn’t marry the king’s daughter.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

9:30 Am – 6:00 Pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

Best Season to go to Mount Abu is February to June and October to December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Boating Ticket : Rs. 50 – Rs. 100 per person( 30 minute ride on a pedalo)
Rs.100 per person (30 minute ride on a Shikara like boat.)

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Boating Ticket : Rs. 50 – Rs. 100 per person( 30 minute ride on a pedalo)
Rs.100 per person (30 minute ride on a Shikara like boat.)

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hariyali-The Garden Restaurant; Chacha Inn-The Garden Retreat, Main Road, Mount Abu; Ph/M – 02974-235374 ; Food Serve – Multicuisine.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Mount Abu is well connected by road , Nearest National highway no. 14 is just 24 Km from Mount abu. Private Taxies and Cabs are available here from Airport and Railway Station or to raech other sight of Mount abu.

Bus : Many Government and Rajasthan State Transport Corporation buses operate from near cites to Mount Abu. Additionally to variety of state transport buses, several non-public buses ply often to the Mount Abu hill station. Deluxe, semi-deluxe and other buses also available from Jaipur and Abu Road to reach the sight.

Train : Abu Road railway station is that the nearest railhead to Mount Abu that lies on the lines between Delhi and Mumbai. This station connects Mount Abu to the main railheads. personal taxi or a shared cab (state transport) are availble to reach this town, that is simply twenty six kilometres from picturesque place Mount abu.

Air : The Nearest Airpoet for Mount abu is Udaipur at a distance of 185 kilometre, however Ahmedabad is another nearest airport and daily flights with alternative elements of the country and is simply 221 kilometre from Mount Abu, from Ahmedabad or Udaipur you’ll book Taxi in Advance to reach Mount abu.

Others : Rented bike : It is a cheap and flexible mode of transport moving and Exploring the town Mount Abu. Rent a bike in mount abu at around Rs 200-300 per day excluding fuel charges. Every destination in Mount abu is easily accessible by the motorbike.