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WATER SPORTS
The lakes of Rajasthan are known for water sports. During the
1982 Asian games, rowing competitions were held at Ramgarh
lake near Jaipur. Ramgarh lake is a man-made reservoir around
4 kms. in length and 2 kms in width.
Throughout the year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged
here. Facilities for swimming, boating etc. are available.
Boating is a regular feature, conducted by trained Rajasthan
Tourism Development Corporation staff. A fully equipped
tourist village with 10 huts is situated here.
Drive for about 10 kms from Alwar and you enter dreamland. The
undulating hills flaming with bougainvillea and gulmohar
cradle the majestic Silliserh Lake. A beautiful Palace Hotel
which is run by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
provides all facilities.
Udaipur - the lake city of India, is also good for water
sports with boating being a regular feature. The ideal place
for water sports is Jaisamand Lake situated 50 kms south of
Udaipur. This lake is the second largest artificial lake in
Asia (the water spread area is 90 sq kms.). Throughout the
year, water sports of all kinds can be arranged here.
The Chambal river offers the exhilaration of water rafting in
the Kota region. From Jawahar Sagar to Dholpur, the intricate
network of the Chambal river, flowing through rocky gorges and
forests, provides ideal locales for the perfect water
adventure. While traversing the river by boat, one Jjcan see
the gavial (crocodile) basking in the sun on river banks.
Plans are underway to introduce a ferry service on the Chambal
river from Kota barrage upstream to Bhensrodgarh - a fine
opportunity to ride on the gushing waters. Rajasthan also
offers angling sites. Bandh Baretha in Bharatpur, Siliserh and
Jaisamand in Atwar, Mansarover near Sariska, Kukas,
Chhaparwara and Ramgarh in Jaipur are an angler's paradise.
However, the enthusiasts are advised to carry their own
eaubment and obtain permission from the Fisheries Department,
Patience and perseverance in angling, as in life, has rich
rewards.
Rajasthan - Monuments,Forts,Palces and Havelis
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