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Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)

17th century dam lake with marble ghats and island Bhil villages

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Best time to visit Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: October to February
  • Shoulder: March to April and July to September, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: May to June

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Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake) season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Feb the lake is glass at dawn, the marble ghat elephants catch first light and boats run to Baba ka Magra island; nights near 8 C

Summer March to May Shoulder

March and April still work early and late; May and June push past 42 C on open water with almost no shade, and the boats mostly sit idle

Monsoon June to September Shoulder

Jul-Sep the Aravalli catchment greens up and the lake climbs toward the spillway; showers are short, the sanctuary track is muddy but open

Autumn October to November Prime time

October and November are the best of it: the lake at its full 14 km spread, crocodiles on the banks, clear evenings from the dam terrace

What Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake) is actually like

Udaipur picnic crowds by day; after dark it is the island resort, a forest rest house and fishermen on the bund

Things to do in Jaisamand

The local places worth your time in and around Jaisamand, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Jaisamand Dam

    Reservoir · in town

    Marble dam of Maharana Jai Singh, inaugurated in 1691, with six cenotaphs, a Shiva temple and steps into the water

  • Hawa Mahal, Jaisamand

    Palace · in town

    Palace of the Maharanas of Mewar by the dam; Ruthi Rani ka Mahal is the other royal palace on the lake

  • Baba ka Magra

    Island · 6 km out

    Larger of the two inhabited islands in the lake, home to Bhil Mina families; Piari is the smaller one

  • Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

    Wildlife · 5 km out

    About 162 sq km of teak forest on the lake shore, with panther, four horned antelope and wild boar

  • Ambika Mata Temple, Jagat

    Temple · 25 km out

    Durga temple with an inscription of 961 CE, called the Khajuraho of Mewar for its carved goddesses, dancers and musicians

Getting to Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)

Buses and shared jeeps from Udaipur down the Banswara road, 50 km and about 90 minutes to the dam

Practical ways in: flighttrainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
2 days
Budget
Mid-range
How busy
Steady at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
340 m
State
Rajasthan
Coordinates
24.2450, 73.9500

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)?

October to February is peak season in Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake). March to April and July to September is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid May to June. October and November are the best of it: the lake at its full 14 km spread, crocodiles on the banks, clear evenings from the dam terrace.

How many days do you need in Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)?

2 days is the usual stay. Udaipur picnic crowds by day; after dark it is the island resort, a forest rest house and fishermen on the bund.

How do you get to Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake)?

Buses and shared jeeps from Udaipur down the Banswara road, 50 km and about 90 minutes to the dam. Practical ways in: flight, train and road.

Is Jaisamand (Dhebar Lake) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Mid-range by Indian travel standards, and it runs steady at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Jaisamand?

Jaisamand Dam, Hawa Mahal, Jaisamand, Baba ka Magra, Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary and Ambika Mata Temple, Jagat. Marble dam of Maharana Jai Singh, inaugurated in 1691, with six cenotaphs, a Shiva temple and steps into the water.

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