Nakki Lake Lake

Address: Nakki Lake, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501, India

Hours: Public lake area accessible daily (no formal hours); boating operators have seasonal schedules

Admission: Free to enter; boating and pony rides are paid services (prices vary)

Nakki Lake is the principal lake in the hill station of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India, and it occupies a central place in the town’s layout and visitor activity. The lake and its immediate promenade are the focal point for boating, short walks, and lakeside viewpoints.

Visitors use the promenade for boat rides and short circuits around the lake, and nearby attractions include rock formations and lakeside ghats. The lake area is compact and typically experienced on foot; evenings and early mornings are the busiest times for views and photography.

Local tradition links the lake with several historical and symbolic events; in 1948 a ceremonial immersion of ashes for Mahatma Gandhi took place at the lake, and ghats and memorial spots close to the water commemorate that event. The lake has long been integrated into Mount Abu’s recreational and ceremonial life.

Nakki Lake sits at the heart of Mount Abu in the Aravalli Range in southern Rajasthan, at the town’s elevation of roughly 1,220 metres. The lake is surrounded by rocky hills, short walking trails, and visitor facilities along the shore.

• Elevation and viewing times: The lake is the central attraction of Mount Abu, which sits at about 1,220 metres above sea level, and is often visited at sunrise and sunset for scenic views.
• Visitor facilities: Small boats are available for hire and the lakeside promenade concentrates restaurants, temples, and viewpoints, so most visits are short and concentrated around the shore.

What to See#

• Gandhi Ghat: A ghat area on the lake shore where Gandhi’s ashes were reportedly immersed and where visitors gather for ceremonies and views over the water.
• Toad Rock: A distinct rock formation on the eastern shore that projects over the lake and is a short uphill walk from the promenade; it is a popular viewpoint for photography and sunsets.
• Boating promenade: A lakeside promenade and boating area offering pedal and row boat hire and short leisure circuits used by visitors and local families.

Mount Abu is reached by road from Udaipur (about 3 hours) and Jaipur (longer) with regular bus and taxi services. The lake is central in the town and an easy walk from most hotels and guesthouses.

• Arrive just after sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the midday crowds and to see the lake in the best light.
• Take the short boat ride across the lake for views of the surrounding hills and a peaceful perspective on the town.
• Visit nearby Dilwara temples or Nakki hill viewpoints for early morning panoramas of Mount Abu.