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Siliserh lake is situated 8 miles southwest of Alwar. It cover an area of about 7 (up to 10 square km with good monsoon) square km and are flanked by dense woodland and cenotaphs on its embankment.[1][2]

Siliserh Lake
Siliserh Lake
LocationAlwar, Rajasthan
Coordinates24.596140°N 72.703066°E / 24.596140; 72.703066
Basin countriesIndia
Max. depth32 ft (9.8 m)

History


It was Built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh, the then-ruler of Alwar, by constructing an embankment/bund on tributary of river Ruparel. The lake and the aqueducts that surround it were built to provide water to Alwar. The lake is flanked by its namesake palace, which was built at the king for his wife.[3][4] Palace is now converted to Rtdc hotel. Boating facility also available.


See also


List of lakes of India


References


  1. "Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan is the secret celestial lake". The Times of India.
  2. "Rajasthan District Gazetteers Alwar : Ram, Maya : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  3. https://www.rtdc.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/Client/HotelDetails.aspx?HotelID=SiliserhLakePalace
  4. "Rajasthan District Gazetteers Alwar : Ram, Maya : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Internet Archive. 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2022-04-15.



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