Sambar, which means salt, has a long history that goes back to over a century, when the salt was extracted from the lake. Over period of time a number of rulers were in possession of the lake and in 1870 the lake was leased to the British. After independence, the lake came under the control of government and is now managed by Sambar Salts Ltd and Government of Rajasthan. The lake is roughly elliptical in shape and is divided into two sections by a five kilometres long stone dam.

Flamingos are the star attraction at the lake. These beautiful tall birds flock the lake and enjoys the feast of large numbers of algae that swarm the lake. Sambar is believed to be the second most important habitat for flamingos after Rann of Kutch, where they breed. Pelican is another species of birds that one can see at the lake.

Some other birds you can see at the lake are storks, redshanks, sandpipers, coots, black-winged stilts and shovelers.

Around Sambar Wildlife Sanctuary

From Sambar

you can also head to Naliasar Pond, which is home to some other species of birds like common teals, waterfowl-shovelers, common pochards, pintails, tufted pochards, gadwalls, bar-headed geese and graylag. You can also visit excavation site near Naliasar, where terracotta figurines have been found.

Travel Tips
Prior travel information will help you in making you tour a smooth affair. Binocular and camera are essential items that you should take with you to enjoy bird watching at Sambar Lake.

Climate
Sambar has tropical climate with temperature touching 45°C in summer and dipping below 10°C during winter. October to March is an ideal time to visit Sambar Lake, however it is better to find out the climate of the area before heading for Sambar Wildlife Sanctuary.

How To Reach
Jaipur is the nearest airport, which is about 60 kilometres away from Sambar. You can also take train to reach Jaipur. Sambar is well connected by road with Jaipur and other parts of the country.