Nakki Lake is settled in the hill station of Mount Abu. The lake is encircled by lush green hills on all sides within the Aravalli range. It is an artificial lake at a height of 4000 feet above sea level. The Nakki lake is half a mile long and a quarter wide with a depth of 20 to 30 feet.
The original concept of romanticism in literature means celebrating nature. So, be it celebrating nature or the company of your close ones, the calm and genuine aesthetic ambience of the lake is the perfect destination to appreciate life.
History of Nakki Lake –
According to one tale, the lake was constructed by the Gods as a refuge from their adversary, the Bashkali demon. Another story revolves around the romantic saga of the sage Rakshiya Balam. Legend has it that a king promised his daughter’s hand in marriage to anyone who could excavate a lake using only their nails overnight. Rakshiya Balam, smitten with the king’s daughter, completed the daunting task, hence earning the name Nakki Lake (Nakh meaning nails).
Entry Fee –
Free
Boating Fee –
Rs 50 -100 per person.
Visiting Time –
9.30 AM -6.00 PM
Boating Time –
9.30 AM -6.00 PM
Activities –
Boating, Picnicking, photography.
Nearby attarctions –
Dilwara Temple, Toad rock, Sunset point, and Honeymoon point.
How to reach Nakki Lake:
By Air : Udaipur airport is the nearest to reach Nakki Lake covering 176 Km
By Train :Mount Abu railway station is the nearest junction to reach Nakki Lake covering 30 Km
By Road :The best and fastest way to reach Nakki Lake is driving from Udaipur via NH27. A drive from Udaipur to Nakki Lake covers 165 Km taking about 3 hour of drive.