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Nakki Lake or Nakki Jheel

Legend has it that this small lake, virtually in the center of Mount Abu, was scooped out by god using only his nails, or nakh. Some Hindus thus believe it to be a holy lake. The lake is surrounded by hills, parks and strange rock formations. The best known , Toad Rock, looks just like a toad about to hop into the lake. The 14th Century Raghunath Temple stands beside the lake. Several maharajas built lavish summer houses around Nakki Lake.

Rajasthan’s only hill station is also a major pilgrim centre for the Jain community. Mount Abu is located in the south-western corner of Rajasthan. Although a part of Aravalli range, it is detached completely from it by a narrow valley and the highest point Guru Shikhar. Mount Abu owing to its good rainfall, has the richest vegetation in Rajasthan, a wide variety of trees and shrubs can be viewed as one drives up to Mount Abu.

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Nakki Lake view

Nakki Lake a focal point for visitors to Abu is a lovely little artificial lake ringed round by hills and overhung by the enormous Toad’s Rock. Boating and exploring the lake’s little islets is a favorite recreation. The rulers of most Rajput states built summer villas round the lake; some of these are now guest houses or hotel. Nakki lake is said to have been dug by the god with their nails, hence its name, as nakki means nails.

Nakki is a small lake with small islets that can be reached by a boat. The location of the lake, the rich surroundings and amazing landscape views is a regular crowd puller.

Bird eye view of lake

Nakki Lake is the heart of all activity in Mount Abu. It is a short and easy stroll around it and there are juice stalls, ice-cream parlours, balloon vendors, souvenir shops and small food stalls.

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