Badi Ka Talab

Jiyan Sagar is another striking lake, located in the village of Badi. Built by Maharana Raj Singh, Jiyan Sagar was built to deal with the problem of famine in the area. The lake was named after Jana Devi, mother of Raj Singh. Jiyan Sagar is also known as Badi Ka Talab. It sprawls in an area of 155 sq. km. and the embankment of the lake extends to the length of 180 meters and width of 18 meters. Jiyan Sagar also adores three artistic kiosks (chattris).

Badi Ka Talab (Jiyan Sagar) is one of most attractions of Udaipur people. Jiyan Sagar is another striking lake, located in the village of Badi (because it is near Badi village) also known as Jiyan sagar, named after Jana Devi, the mother of Maharana Raj Singh, is at a distance of 10kms.in the north-east of City Udaipur. In 1684 A.D. the beautiful lake was built by Maharana Raj Singh. At a cost of about 6 lakhs of rupees.

The lake covers an area of 155 sq. km., and has an embankment 180 m. long and 18 m. wide, which is graced by three artistic chhatris (kiosks or pavilions).