Nakki Lake
About Nakki Lake
This Lake is situated in the Aravali ranges in Mount Abu, Rajasthan state, India. As per legend, this lake was made by deities using ‘Nakh’ (nail- in english), hence the name ‘Nakki lake’.
It is the only man made lake situated at a height of 1200 metres above the sea level. The lake is around 800 metres long, 400 metres wide and 20-30 feet deep. Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes (asthi) was immersed in this lake on 12th February 1948, and later Gandhi Ghat was constructed nearby.
Activities in and around the lake
Boating in the lake, water zorb games and house rides around the lake are available.
Lake Entry Fees
No Entry fees
Lake Timings
Monday to Sunday – 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Best time to visit Nakki Lake
October to March
Summers are cool
Rainy season is Green
Visit Duration
30 minutes – 1 hour 30 minutes
Boating in the lake and Horse riding around Lake are available
₹100 – ₹200
Nakki Lake Website
No Official Website
Nakki Lake Email
No Official Email Address
Lake Phone Number
No Contact Number
Lake Address
Nakki Lake,
Mount Abu,
Rajasthan 307501
Lake Accommodation
There is no accommodation inside the lake Complex, there are a few Boarding & Lodging near the lake.
However if you are looking for Royal Accomodation (Heritage Properties) you can travel to Mount Abu. check – Heritage
Nakki Lake Distance
From Mount Abu- 1 kilometres
From Jaipur – 494 kilometres
From Jodhpur- 261 kilometres
From Udaipur – 163 kilometres
From Sirohi – 83 kilometres
Places to Visit Near the Lake
Dilwara temple
Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Mount Abu wildlife santuary
Brahma Kumaris
Trevors Tank
How to reach
JCTSL (Bus)
Direct buses to Mt Abu are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Sirohi,
from Mt Abu you can hire a taxi, as it would be one of the easiest was to cover all the places in a single day
This Lake is just 1 kms from Mount Abu City Center, u can walk
ISRTC(Train)
The city is well connected from all sides, you can take auto rickshaw or taxi from Abu Road railway station to the Lake which is approximately 27 kilometres
Air
Nearest Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur (International / Domestic Airport) is 176 kilometres from Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple Drivetime approximately 03 Hours 30 Min
Bike / Car
Rajendra Road – GPO – Lake Rd – Nakki Lake
NOTE – Information mentioned above is completely based the information that i received from the tourist guide