Sambhar, Rajasthan

Sambhar is a village and a municipality in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the Sambhar Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in India.DescriptionSambhar is known for its salt lake, history, wildlife, and great natural beauty.Sambhar was the capital of Ajmer during Prithviraj Chauhan's rule during the 12th century. It derives its name from Shakambhari Devi, Goddess of the Chauhan clan, whose temple is located 28 km from the town. It is also mentioned in the legendary epic Mahabharata.The Sambhar Salt Lake is the largest inland salt lake in India.Sambhar lake has an archeological site at Naliasar lake dating 2000 BC ! A whole lot of small hemlet has been found while excavation of the site, which gives an insight of construction of homes, water well and food grain storage, various coins of different dynasties! A lot is still buried below the sand dunes ! Devyani sarovar and surrounding temples is another place adjoining Sambhar lake of Indian mythological connection.( kamal Gaur)Sambhar hosts a variety of avian species. Popular species of birds sighted here are coots, black-winged stilts and redshanks. During the monsoon season, a huge number of Siberian pink flamingos carpet the Sambhar Salt Lake making it wonderfully pinkish.Sambhar is approximately 60 km from Jaipur and 70 km from Ajmer.