Ranisar & Padamsar Lakes
रानीसर-पदमसर
Two ancient reservoirs at the foot of Mehrangarh Fort, their waters reflecting the fort's cliffs. They are a quiet corner among the blue houses of the old city.
Ranisar Lake was built in 1459 by a queen of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur, and Padamsar Lake was completed slightly later. The two lakes sit side by side and were once vital water sources for the fort and the old city. Stone steps along their shores connect to blue houses, and looking up from the lake at the sheer cliffs of Mehrangarh Fort is spectacular. You can also look down over the lake from the fort's walls. Entry is free. After visiting the fort, you can walk down through the old city's lanes to the lakes, which lie next to Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Blue City (Brahmpuri)
- Toorji Ka Jhalra Stepwell
- Clock Tower & Sardar Market
- Gulab Sagar
- Jaswant Thada
- Umaid Garden & Sardar Government Museum