Jodhpur, a city in western side of
Indian state Rajasthan, is a gateway of Thar desert. In summer, Sun is in its
extreme form. There is temperature about 40 degree or more and if rain happens
on time then it will be a boon for Jodhpur citizens, so it is kind of dry
state. Sources of water are few in Jodhpur than other cities like Udaipur,
Jaipur etc. To having a lake like Kaylana is graceful for Jodhpuris.
Kaylana Lake is located 8 km north-west of "
Blue city". It is an artificial lake, built by Pratap Singh in 1872. The
lake spreads over an area of 84 km2. Where the lake now lies,
was once an area having palaces and beautiful gardens of two rulers of Jodhpur(Bhim
Singh and Takhat Singh). These were destroyed to make Kaylana Lake.
The lake is situated between
fiery rock land formations. It receives its water from elephant canal which is further connected to
the Indra Gandhi canal. The natural vegetation here mostly consists of Babool
trees .The city of Jodhpur and all the surrounding towns and villages depend on
Kaylana lake as a source of drinking
water. Average depth of Kaylana lake
is approx. 11 to 12m. Water outflow from Kaylana to Takhat sagar and Umaid
sagar.
Boating facilities are available for tourists and citizens. It
is an ideal picnic spot. Mandlenath, Machiya Safari Biological park are just 5
to 10 min. away from Kaylana so it is great location to hangout.
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