Jal Mahal Jaipur, known for its sophisticated design and grand
architecture, presents one more unique palace,
the Jal Mahal,
perched amidst the Mansagar lake. Once a home to one of the prime ministers
of Jaipur estate, this palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used
for the royal duck shooting parties. Surrounded by Nahargarh Hills, the Jal
Mahal is extremely romantic, with its red sandstone intricate architecture
casting beautiful reflections in the calm waters of the Man Sagar Lake, full
of hyacinths. It is now abandoned, but very well-preserved and provides a
picturesque view from Nahargarh Fort.
bird index
- White-Browed Fantail
- Purple-rumped Sunbird
- plum headed parakeet
- spot bill duck
- egret
- ashy prinia
- golden oriole
- yellow eyed babbler
- paradise flycatcher
- kingfisher (white throated )
- pied starling
- sandpiper
- black winged stilt
- Indian peafowl
- grey heron
- shovellor
- cormorant
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night heron
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'White-Browed Fantail'
'Purple-rumped Sunbird (Female)'
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| golden oriole |
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| plum headed parakeet |
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| group of plum headed |
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| spot bill duck |
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| ashy prinia |
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| flame back woodpecker |
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| yellow eyed babbler |
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| paradise flycatcher |
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| egret catching fish |
The water body has 20 types of Tilpoys, a kind of fish that has 2-3
inches-long thorns on neck making it difficult for the birds to gulp.
The Tilpoys breeds four times in a year and have outnumbered other kinds
of consumable fishes.
The water treatment plant at the lake is partly functional and is
aggravating the situation, said sources. However, the quality of water
has improved in last few years owing to efforts of volunteers, who
organize various campaigns.
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| kingfisher (white throated ).Reason
being the shortage of feed, which is aquatic vegetation for migratory
birds and fishes for residents birds. "Migratory birds survive on
microorganisms, plantations, which are deficient in the lake. The water
quality has improved in the last few years but now some remedial steps
need to be taken to germinate aquatic vegetation, |
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| black butterfly |
there are variety of butterfly ,moths ,dragonflies and etc small microorganisms apart from birds
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| grey heron and cormorants |
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| night heron |
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sandpiper
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| pied starling |
many variety fauna and flora is present around there but the condition of them is very bad because industrial disposage and other bad dumps are contaminting the water level to very greater extent and there is also concern to prevent polybags
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| black winged stilt |
Bird watchers estimated the arrival of around 1000 birds (migratory and
resident), which is a good number compared to a last couple of years.
Also, experts said numbers will swell up to three times than what it is
now by the end of this month but how long they will sustain is
uncertain.
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| Indian peafowl |
The beautiful Jal Mahal is known for its majestic architecture and
sophisticated design. Built opposite the cenotaphs of the royal family, the
four floors of Jal Mahal are under water and only the top floor remains
outside. The lake Eco system is a favorite home of a number of migratory and
resident birds. The Mansagar Dam is situated on the eastern side of the lake
and provides a good vantage point for viewing the lake and the valley.
How to Reach
Road :Located at a distance of 6.5 kms from Jaipur, bus, taxis etc
can easily be availed for Jal Mahal.
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