Anasagar

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Location
The Ana Sagar Lake is situated in Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Best time to visit
Winter season from October to March is the best time to come to Ajmer.

Nearby Attractions
The Dargah Sharif, Adahi-Din-Ka Jhopra, Taragarh Fort, Nasiyan and Prithviraj Smarak.

About the Lake
The Anasagar lake is a man made artificial lake. It was built by Maharaja Anaji during 1135-50 AD to purify Ajmer, which got spiritually spoiled after the war fought here. The lake was filled by damming river Luni. The lake also served the purpose of daily water usage for the locals. Though it gets dried during summers. The lake is a pictureque one. The Mughals later did a lot of constructions around the lake to make it look even better. There are marble and sandstone constructions around the lake. The lake looks stunning from the hilltop nearby.

Attractions
Baradari
Bardari is the marble pavement around the lake. Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Baradari (marble pavilion) around the lake. Shah Jahan built the marble pavilion now called the Baradari. Its a unique experience to walk on the banks of lake on the marble Baradari.
Daulat Bagh Gardens
The Daulat Bagh Garden was constructed by emperor Jahangir and is situated on the banks of lake. This green park is a picnic spot and offers a very nice view of the lake and its surroundings.
Khobra BehroonGhats
Situated on the south end of the lake is the Khobra Behroon temple. The temple’s name is derived from the word 'Khobra', which means 'Mischievous'. It is said that newly married couple must visit the temple to live a happy married life.The temple of Khobra Behroon on the south bank of Ana Sagar offers a panoramic view of the lake and Dault Bagh.

How to reach
Air
The nearest airport is the 130 Km distant Jaipur Airport.
Rail
Ajmer is one of the best connected cities of Rajasthan to rest of India.
Road
The roadways network in Rajasthan connects Ajmer to other cities of state. Some of the major cities distances are: Jaipur-130 Km, Jodhpur-200 Km, Udaipur-274 Km, Ahmedabad-526 Km, Mumbai-1071 Km, Agra-388 Km and New Delhi-389 Km.