Nawal Sagar
Nawal Sagar
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ghoomboom
New Delhi, India104 contributions
Dec 2019
A lake in the heart of Bundi city that adds to the beauty of the landscape when viewed from Taragarh Fort. The lake is dedicated to Lord Varuna (Hindu Water God). There is a temple in the middle of the lake that was half submerged when we visited. We had a mesmerising view of the lake from the Fort. Near the lake, there is also a palace where the kings of Bundi shifted from the main palace after 1947 when Indian got free (Probably, it was difficult to maintain such a big palace in the Fort with all the powers to collect and raise revenue were gone so the kings decided to shift to a smaller palace). Nawal Sagar is surely a gem in the beauty of Bundi and a treat to your eyes.
Written 2 January 2020
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ddevarshi
Jaipur, India1,057 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Though there is nothing special in this small water reservoir but it adds beauty to landscape of Bundi and palace. Whether you are viewing palace in background of this lake or viewing lake from palace it is this lake which gives a character to the scene. The reflection of palace in this lake enhances beauty of palace and this combination of lake and palace is just like Maotha Saroval of Amber (Amer) Palace, Jaipur. The lake has a temple of Varuna. You need not take trouble of including this attraction in your itinerary, it will be covered when you visit Palace. Even if you are going to Kota from Jaipur then the lake can be seen by just sparing 10 minutes.
Written 8 March 2015
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TriciaK2
South West England, UK238 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Nice to look at while at one of the lakeside cafes and interesting for history, semi quiet area to sit awhile
Written 20 December 2016
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Sunnytoes54
London, Canada143 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
It doesn't take much mental effort to visualize just how remarkable Nawal Sagar must have looked a couple centuries ago in the heyday of the Maharajahs. The architecture of the palaces, royal residences and temples is simply remarkable and to see these buildings in full use with all of the colourful gardens would have been amazing. Much of the building material around Nawal Sagar is marble and to see that all clean and polished, with multi-coloured flags and pennants would have been an unforgettable sight.
Unfortunately, now the colour comes from the garbage floating in the water around the edges of Nawal Sagar. People still come to walk around the lake, visit with friends and take photos of near and dear ones, but they just overlook all of the dirt and grime. Nobody seems to have a sense of pride in this city. If you catch the breeze coming across the water the wrong way, instead of being a soft beautiful air, it almost makes you sick from so much pollution.
Sites like Nawal Sagar are what makes India such a interesting place to visit, a once in a lifetime experience... you just have to see them to make them "part of the whole"...but after seeing how run down and totally abandoned they have become, it truly becomes a "once in a lifetime" experience... I don't want to come back
Unfortunately, now the colour comes from the garbage floating in the water around the edges of Nawal Sagar. People still come to walk around the lake, visit with friends and take photos of near and dear ones, but they just overlook all of the dirt and grime. Nobody seems to have a sense of pride in this city. If you catch the breeze coming across the water the wrong way, instead of being a soft beautiful air, it almost makes you sick from so much pollution.
Sites like Nawal Sagar are what makes India such a interesting place to visit, a once in a lifetime experience... you just have to see them to make them "part of the whole"...but after seeing how run down and totally abandoned they have become, it truly becomes a "once in a lifetime" experience... I don't want to come back
Written 22 January 2018
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ROOPshila’Shaggy
Kota, India693 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Pitiably poor show organised annually . BUNDI being abundantly bestowed by nature and history, the BUNDI Utsav was worse than a local rural fair. We were taken aback by the apathy of the management , a bunch of local officials partake in the activities as VIP s and a handful of foreign tourists with cameras trying to capture photographic memories. The Programme leaflet was carelessly printed. The lighting on the grand fort TARA GARH was pathetic. The floating of the diyaas(earthen lamps) at the inaugural day was terrible. When will the district authorities wake up to make the best of tourist opportunities instead of treating such occasions as a forced mundane duty . It certainly does not augur well for the tourism prospects of Such a well endowed place.
Written 16 November 2014
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Itcanbedone
Bristol, UK224 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
In any other country, this little lake would be a charming place to stroll around, but this is 'Incredible India'.
You have to climb through the gates and walk through a wasteland to get near. On the plus side It is peaceful as the motorbikes can't get in.
With a little love and care, the 'tourist authority' if one exists, could make this a pleasant attraction, a peaceful garden, but no, its left to the locals to throw rubbish in - maybe they like looking at plastic bottles and crisp packets floating by?
You have to climb through the gates and walk through a wasteland to get near. On the plus side It is peaceful as the motorbikes can't get in.
With a little love and care, the 'tourist authority' if one exists, could make this a pleasant attraction, a peaceful garden, but no, its left to the locals to throw rubbish in - maybe they like looking at plastic bottles and crisp packets floating by?
Written 15 November 2012
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LRMcK
Cairns, Australia1,966 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This little presumably man-made lake was on the approach to our hotel. It was very dirty and full of rubbish. Shame on the town administration for letting it be so unclean. Take pride in your city. It must have been a lovely place in years gone by. There are fantastic views of the palace and fort from the lake's roadside.
Written 17 January 2019
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Jatin_Chhabra_INDIA
New Delhi, India225 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
While driving towards Garh Palace. the road aside Nawal Sagar offers an amazing view of complete Bundi city. So I stopped here to get some pics and some video shots from my tripod.
As for the Nawal Sagar, its clean and has a cenotaph & temples in the middle of the lake. I am not sure that one can get boat ride, but if yes, then its a must try activity.
As for the Nawal Sagar, its clean and has a cenotaph & temples in the middle of the lake. I am not sure that one can get boat ride, but if yes, then its a must try activity.
Written 16 August 2016
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iamrawat
Pune, India662 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Actually nothing much in the lake other than the fact that is provides a great reflection of the taragarh fort.
Written 24 October 2014
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Carla
15 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We went there with my husband and our son.
The garden was really very pleasant, the owner very friendly n the room service was this we expected.
We recommand this hôtel.
The garden was really very pleasant, the owner very friendly n the room service was this we expected.
We recommand this hôtel.
Written 5 June 2023
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what is the opening and closing timings of this site? What is the entry fee(if any)?
Written 16 March 2018
Sorry, you’ll have to check their web site
Written 17 March 2018
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