Kaylana Lake
Kaylana Lake is 8 kilometres to the west of Jodhpur City on the road to Jaisalmer. This is a manmade lake built by Pratap Singh in 1872. It is a huge lake which is spread over a vast range of 84 square kilometres and has a range of depth between 35-50 feet depending upon the level of water. Birdwatching enthusiasts are in for a treat as sedge of Siberian Cranes stopover the lake in winter season. Kaylana Lake acts as the sole source of consumption water to the city of Jodhpur and neighbouring areas
Interesting Facts
To build the artificial lake, Pratap Singh destroyed existing gardens and palaces constructed by rulers Bhim Singh and Takhat Singh in prehistoric times.The lake’s primary inflow i.e. Hati Canal is actually connected to Indira Gandhi Canal.
The lake’s primary outflow goes to Takhat Sagar and Umaid Sagar.
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