Ramgarh Lake - Majestic Location in Jaipur.

Sunset View and Dried Ramgarh Lake from Ramgarh Lodge

Feel the rustic beauty of Jamwa Ramgarh Lake located just 30 kilometers away from Jaipur city.

Ramgarh has always been a perfect picnic, tourist, and trekking spot for people of Jaipur and nearby places. Back in the era of pre-independence, it was also popular as a hunting place among the Jaipur Maharajahs. The most attractive part of Ramgard is all the natural and man-made lakes there; the most famous one is Ramgard Lake. Unfortunately, the Ramgard lake dried up a few years back due to continuous urbanization, and encroachment but the majestic location of Ramgard still attracts people as always.

Talking about history, Ramgarh Lake was constructed in the year 1876 by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II. Back then it was the only source of water for the people living near it and in Jaipur. In the year 1982, this lake hosted a boat competition during the Asiad games. Ramgarh was a hunting spot for the royals and the lodge where they use to stay has been converted to the Ramgarh Lodge.

Ramgarh Lake is a fairly large lake, about 4 kilometers at its longest and about 2 kilometers width-wise. This has attracted a lot of attention in terms of water sports and fishing (rich in aquatic life). Though it is an artificial lake now, still if you visit during the monsoon season all you can see is people coming, enjoying, and leaving with beautiful memories. In the nearby places, you can visit the Ramgarh Lodge, Hawa Audi, Medhaji Palace and Jamwa Mata temple. Ramgarh is also known as Jamwa Ramgarh by the name of Goddess Jamwai.

If you are a trekker, you need to pack your bags to leave for Ramgarh after the rainy season is over (typically from October to March). The Aravalli range running near it still has some forests left, where you can experience the wildlife of Jaipur. There are also some ruins of old forts nearby which speak a lot about the royalty of Kachwaha Rajputs.

Enjoy the aroma of Ramgarh and Ramgarh Lake with your loved ones. Starting from a beautiful sunrise followed by great weather and to a mesmerizing sunset. This will fulfill your “I need to have a break” feeling.

P.S. there are some cautions for your better experiences:

❖   Beware of monkeys.

❖   Say a big no to heels.

Have a look at the place from my (camera) eye and share your experiences in the comment section below.

View of Dried Ramgarh Lake from Hawa Audi

Watch Tower of Jamwa Ramgarh Lake Jaipur

View of Dried Ramgarh Lake from Hawa Audi