Lake Foy Sagar in Ajmer, Rajasthan

Stop by this man-made lake in Ajmer for picturesque views

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Oct - Feb
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About Lake Foy Sagar in Ajmer

Built as a part of popular Famine Relief Project by a British architect named- Mr. Foy in the year 1892, Lake Foy Sagar in Ajmer is a man-made lake nestled in the proximity to Ajmer, Rajasthan. Offering a breathtaking 360-degree angle view of the adjacent Aravalli Hills, this artificial lake is no less than a natural wonder. Located at a distance of just about 7km from Ajmer Railway Station and 6 km from Ajmer Dargah Sharif, this enticing attraction also has a beautiful garden nearby, where you can enjoy a small sojourn while capturing some really amazing landscape views.

History of  Foy Sagar Lake 

Blessed with scenic landscape, the artificial Foy Sagar Lake, Ajmer was built with an aim to remove the problem of shortage of water that occurred in Ajmer during drought. Named after Mr. Foy, this lake was structured when he came with an idea to create an artificial lake in order to tackle the severe conditions of famine. Since then, this pictorial attraction has become a vital source of water in the region.

Significance of Foy Sagar Lake

Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer holds a lot of significance as it was built under a famine relief project to protect the city from hard famine conditions. The lake is an artificial one offering water to most parts of the city when famine conditions hit the city. 

Why Foy Sagar Lake is Famous? 

Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer is famous as a tourist place. People come here for leisure and recreational activities. The lake offers stunning views of the Aravalli ranges in the backdrop of the lake. One can catch mesmerizing views of the sunset from the lake. 

Facts About Foy Sagar Lake

Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer is an artificial lake. 

It was made to handle the situation of severe famine in the city.

Foy Sagar Lake offers mesmerizing views of the Aravalli ranges. 

Foy Sagar Lake is named after a philanthropist named Mr Foy who was the person behind the construction of this bridge. 

Foy Sagar Lake water level is high and it has a holding capacity of 15 million cubic feet. 

Attractions Near Foy Sagar Lake

Stretched to an area of more than 14,000,000 times sq. feet, this man-made lake in Ajmer can hold up to 15 million cubic feet of water, making it one of the most magnificent places in the entire region of Ajmer. Giving an illusion of a pancake due to its flat shape, Foy Sagar Lake, Ajmer, Rajasthan never ceases to entice its visitors seeking natural beauty. There are a number of attractions near Foy Sagar Lake which tourists must definitely explore:

1. Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Ajmer Sharif Dargah is located at a distance of approximately 6.7 km from the lake and is the most famous place to visit in Ajmer. Your trip to Ajmer wouldn’t be complete without visiting this Dargah which is believed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees. 

2. Nasiyan Jain Temple: Nasiyan Jain Temple is located at a distance of approximately 6.2 km from the Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer. The temple is famous for its gold embellished architecture which makes the temple stand out from other temples in India. The temple holds great importance in Jain religion. 

Choose to visit the lake during the evening, and if you are lucky, you may not only grab the ultimate opportunity to snap the mesmerizing sunset view but also get to spot peahens and peacocks.

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Vicky's 2 days trip to Ajmer

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional travel plan you organized for our family. Our trip was truly amazing from start to finish. The itinerary you crafted was the perfect blend of historical monuments, cultural experiences, and relaxation. It catered perfectly to the interests of both us adults and our teenagers, who can be quite particular. The hotels you selected were outstanding, offering a comfortable and luxurious stay. The driver you provided was also excellent, ensuring a safe and smooth journey throughout our travels. Thank you once again Ms.Preeti Ji for your meticulous planning and attention to detail. You truly exceeded our expectations and made our trip an unforgettable experience

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Aashutosh's 4 days trip to Ajmer

Mr Prajwal and Mr Honey from My own Journey were nice and co-operative. They understood our requirement of family teip with small kid and planned our trip accordingly. They were very reasonably priced. The cab provided was good and driver was also knowledgeable about city. Over all very good experience and will be happy to do further trips with them. Fateh sagar lake, Under the sun Aquarium

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Snehapaikarkala's 6 days trip to Ajmer

The hotels were very good and the service was apt and driver was friendly and were able to cover all places mentioned in the iternary. All our queries during the trip was also resolved very quickly so no blockers and the trip went smoothly. The jeep ride and camel ride in Jaisalmer was the best one.

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Priya's 5 days trip to Ajmer

First of all a whole hearted THANKS from self and spouse for the excellent way the trip was organized in spite of all the troubles given by us to accommodate our special requests. Special mention must be made for Mr AMAN CHAUDRY, who was always willing to accommodate requests for rescheduling and fitting in our requests. Also our driver Mr RAMPRAKASH was always willing to adjust to our schedules and was always available before the scheduled time, took interest to show places of interest with special emphasis on what and where to look for at the important places. In total it was a wonderful trip thoroughly enjoyed by self and spouse.

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Sridhar's 6 days trip to Ajmer

Overall Trip experience is very nice and Family is enjoyed a lot. Riva Holidays planning is really good. Thank you Kapil for your suggestions, follow ups. one unique thing which i observed here is, they are not money minded. Cab service is really good, clean and comfortable to my family and driver is on time.. The only suggestion is to have Hotels in city will be helpful for guests for different food options. otherwise we need to stick to what Hotel provide.

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Bhaskar's 8 days trip to Ajmer

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Maltesh's 4 days trip to Ajmer

Hotel at Jaisalmer and cab services were good. But resort at Sam was a let down. We didn't find a tent with clean toilet, even after changing the resort. And we paid extra for chosing a larger room. And travel agent was not responding to my calls Last day during check out our travel agent said drop to airport was not included even though it was included. Buy Finally he agreed and arranged for a drop

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All hotels are good except jodhpur hotel kuchman haweli.

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Abhi's 4 days trip to Ajmer

We had taken this trip from Travel traingle and their partner aapka tripwala, Thanks to Mr. Chirag Jain for this beautifully organised trip overall we had a nice experience over this 5 Days, And special mention to our Cab Driver Mr. Santosh Joshi, A family man, Well spoken, Always on time, He was not just our cab driver he was our local guide, He recommended us the best restuarants to eat as well made us feel very safe and at home. Thank you Santosh ji, If i ever visit rajshthan definately would like to be along with you only.

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Post exploring the man-made Lake Foy Sagar, you can also choose to visit Pushkar Lake, Dargah Sharif, Savitri Temple, and other attractions to add more fun to the whole experience.

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