Sambhar Salt Lake Day Tour

Sambhar Lake, situated in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is a place where horizons stretch to infinity, where water and sky merge in a shimmer of gauzy blue. Civilization here goes back a long, long time and legends abound. According to one reference in the epic Mahabharata, Raja Yayati, emperor of Bharatvarsh (India) and a descendant of Lord Brahma the Creator, married Devyani, daughter of Shukracharya (the guru of demons) who lived by the lake.

Sambhar quite literally means salt, and the various administrators of the area have extracted salt from here for over a thousand years. Over time, these have included the Sindhias, Rajputs, Marathas, Mughals and the rulers of Jaipur and Jodhpur who jointly owned the lake, and who in 1870 leased it to the British. After independence, the lake was taken over by the government and is now managed by Sambhar Salts Limited, a joint venture of Hindustan Salts and the Government of Rajasthan.

Sambhar is India's largest saline lake, 190 sq km in extent at full capacity, and lays some 60 km west of Jaipur, just outside prosaically named Salt Lake City. This vast body of glacial saline is on average just 0.6 cm deep and never more than 3 m even just after the monsoon. It stretches in length for 22.5 km, its width varying between 3 and 11 km. Several seasonal freshwater streams, two of the major ones being the rivers Mendha and Rupangarh, feed it.

Start your day trip early in the morning from Jaipur. The distance between Jaipur to Sambhar Salt Lake is approximately 70 kms. and it takes around 2 hours to reach by road, depending on traffic conditions.

• Sambhar Salt Lake: Upon reaching Sambhar Salt Lake, you will be greeted by vast stretches of white salt plains and a serene lake surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Take in the breathtaking views and the unique atmosphere of the salt lake.
• Explore the area surrounding the Sambhar Salt Lake on foot or by vehicle. You are able to walk around the lake, taking beautiful pictures of the salt plains and the varying colors of the waters of the lake. Visit the local employees who are engaged in the salt extraction and get to know about the process of salt production.
• Sambhar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary: Near the salt lake is the Sambhar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, where one can find various migratory birds and wildlife. In case you are a birdwatcher, you should visit the designated zones of the sanctuary and see various types of birds. Watch out, flamingos, pelicans, cranes, and other water birds that abound in the lake.
• Shakambari Temple: Another place that should be visited is Shakambari Temple which is situated on the edge of Sambhar Salt Lake. The temple is an ancient temple of the goddess Shakambari and devotees come here to get blessings.
• Sunset Experience: located somewhere close to the lake to watch the spectacular sunset. When the sun starts to set, the sky becomes a beautiful palette of colors, and it creates a magical atmosphere. Take pleasure in the calmness of the lake and the spectacular scenery to watch the sun set behind the horizon. After exploring Sambhar Lake and the surrounding areas, begin your return journey to Jaipur. Enjoy the beautiful scenery during the return journey.
• Pickup & Drop : Jaipur
• Timing : 09 AM to 08 PM
• Distance : Jaipur to Sambhar - 70 kms.

TOUR END WITH MEMORIES

Travelers	Package Price	Vehicle
02 Persons	Rs.1890	AC Sedan
04 Persons	Rs.960	Maruti Ertiga
06 Persons	Rs.900	Innova Crysta