Sambhar Lake 'India's Largest Salt Lake' To Be Developed as EcoTourism Site
Sambhar, India’s largest salt lake, is 190 sq km in extent at full capacity, and lays some 60 km west of Jaipur.
The waters of Sambhar have been used for centuries to make salt. There is, however, another distinctive feature of this extensive saline wetland.
Sambhar Lake – Designated As “Ramsar Site” in 1990
During winter, it receives tens of thousands of winged visitors, some migrating from as far north as Siberia. For such waterfowl as the flamingo, Sambhar lake is one of the few habitats that ensure sustenance every year.
Sambhar lake was designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) in 1990 to recognize the importance to protect the winter home of these Siberian birds.
Sambhar Lake As An Eco-Tourism Site
Now the government have decided to develop Sambhar Lake as an Eco-Tourism site, which will showcase the salt manufacturing process in the past 50 years. The site will enable people to experience the process through history, right from the British rule to present day.
The 90-km stretch of rail track near the lake, which is famous for the flamingoes, is a very picturesque location. Several Bollywood movies have been shot against its backdrop.
Others Attractions Around Sambhar Lake
The tiny hamlet dotted with historic buildings, the oldest salt museum, Devyani Kund and several renowned temples are some of the places you can visit while you are traveling near Sambhar.
Sambhar is also famous for Nandkeshwar Fair on Dhulandi. During the month of Falgun various events are performed for people to enjoy the mood of holi with BHANG ‘A Natural Alocohol’.
The Naliasar Pond, just 4 km south of Salt Lake City, is crammed with waterfowl-shovelers, common teals, pintails, common pochards, tufted pochards, gadwalls, graylag and bar-headed geese and even busty shelduck that fly swiftly overhead.
