A historical reservoir located in the Dholpur area of Rajasthan is known for its architectural and engineering prowess in the bygone era. Talab-e-shahi is also commonly known as “Shahi Talab”. This lake was constructed during the rule of then ruler Maharaja Shahi Singh. It was built in the 19th century to meet the water needs of the area. Talab-e-shahi splendidly shows how the water supply is managed for the agricultural needs of the local areas. This lake is set and constructed in the background which provides lush green scenery and beautiful sunsets and sunrise, giving an experience so enriching and fulfilling. The water of Talab-e-Shahi is so calm and serene that when the water is absolutely still, it mirrors the sky and the surrounding hills creating a reflection.
Best time to visit: Mid October to February
Things to do
1 Photography: The beautiful lush green environment and the calm nature with different bird species and wildlife make it an amazing place for the photographers to involve themselves in clicking beautiful candids of nature and themselves. This palace is perfect for the vloggers as well as the ones who make travel vlogs to all the places they travel to. It is perfect for them as they will be in for a treat of amazing, different and unique angle backgrounds along with lush green forests all around the lake.
2 Picnics and exploring history: This place is home to different bird species, wildlife and amazing architectural beauty during those ancient years. This place is perfect for the families to conduct picnics and enjoy their family time away from the hustle and bustle of fast city life. The tourists who are keen to know and gain knowledge about the history of all the places they visit; this place is absolutely perfect for them to explore and know the historical significance of this place.
Nearby places
1 Bateshwar Temple in Morena– This temple is an hour drive from Dholpur and on the way to Gwalior. These temples were built into clusters during the 6th-10th century period. This place is home to ancient hindu temples and now only remains the ruins of some of the temples that are not frequented by many people. Since this palace is built in the bandits areas of the region; it has not been accessible by many tourists. But recently, tourists can go there and visit and return before sunset.
2 Damoh Waterfalls– This place is a 30 mins drive from Talab-e-Shahi and an hours drive from Dholpur will come is Sarmathura. Once reaching this town, the waterfall is another 30 mins from this town. This waterfall is a crescent shape. This area was once home to asiatic lions and tigers but now they have been restricted till the Gir National Safari which is 1200 kms away due to the hunting down of these animals. There is a temple beneath the waterfall and the priest there has claimed to see wildlife animals coming to drink water. This place is far away from the city, hence it is advisable to carry enough stock of food and water.
To explore more of the unread and unexplored Rajasthan, one has to travel to all the historical places that hold a significant amount of history in their past stories. One such place is Udaipur. This place has beautiful places and lakes that can be explored and cherished. To make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable, you must book a private villa and enjoy your stay. To rent a private villa which is equipped with all the latest amenities as well as a private jacuzzi and swimming pool, you can contact Goya Hills. Goya Hills is a private luxurious villa which is a 3BHK property and provides services 24*7. To help us serve you better, contact us on 91 9024082177.
