Badi Lake
Badi Talab
A tranquil reservoir ringed by hills west of the city, with few visitors. Its lakeside steps and mountain views are a sunset spot locals keep to themselves.
Badi Lake is a freshwater lake built between 1652 and 1680 by Maharana Raj Singh I, to relieve drought and honor his mother. It lies in Badi village about 12 km west of Udaipur city, surrounded by the Aravalli hills, with three white chhatris (memorial pavilions) along the embankment. Far from the bustle of the city, it draws few tourists. The lake surface is calm as a mirror, and locals come here on weekends for sunset picnics. The views are best after the monsoon, when the water is full, and cormorants and herons often roost here. Entry is free. You can hire a tuk-tuk or take a taxi, about 30 minutes by road, and combine it with Sajjangarh and Monsoon Palace on the same route. There are no food facilities by the lake, so bring water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shilpgram
- Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
- Sajjangarh Biological Park
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Moti Magri (Maharana Pratap Memorial)
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Bagore Ki Haveli