I. The Saline Water lakes of Rajasthan are:
1. Sambhar Lake.
2. Didwana Lake.
3. Pachprada Lake.
4. Lunkaransar Lake. Besides, these above lakes, there are many small lakes in Falaudi, Kuchaman, Kavod, Kachhore, Rewasa, etc.
II. Sweet Water Lakes:
Sweet Water lakes hold a great significance in Rajasthan because there is a scarcity of water in the state, and the sweet water lakes provide water for drinking and irrigation. Many sweet water lakes of Rajasthan are artificial as they have been made by constructing dams as barriers to contain their water. There are, however, Natural lakes too.
The following are the sweet water lakes of Rajasthan:
1. Jaisamand Lake:
Maharaja Jaisingh got it built between 1685-1691 by damming the water of the river Gomati. This lake is located 51 km to the North-East of Udaipur. It is also known as the Dhebar Lake. It is the largest natural lake of Rajasthan and it has a great tourist significance.
2. Rajsamand Lake:
It was built by Maharana Raj singh. It is located in the Rajsamand district, 64 km away from Udaipur. The ghats and nine posts (Chowkis) on its banks enhance its beauty. History of Mewar is inscribed, here, in Sanskrit on the marble slabs.
3. Pichola Lake:
It is a significant tourist resort and is located to the West of Udaipur city. On its two islands stand Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas palaces.
4. Fateh Sagar Lake:
It adjoins Udaipur city and is to the North-West of the Pichola lake. It was built by Maharana Fateh Singh.
5. Ana Sagar Lake:
It was built by Anaji, the ruler Prithviraj Chauhan’s grandfather in Ajmer. Its beauty is enhanced by the Daulat Bagh (Garden) and marble Baradaris built on its banks. They attract tourists in a large number.
6. Pushkar Lake:
It is 11 km from Ajmer, enclosed by the mounds. It has its religious significance and attracts huge crowd of the tourists.
7. Siliserh Lake:
It is a beautiful lake among the Aravalli hills about 12 km far from Alwar.
