Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Atal Sarovar in Rajkot attracts 1.4 million visitors
Atal Sarovar is a big, beautiful lake in Rajkot, Gujarat.
It was built as part of a smart city project and opened to the public in May 2024.
Since then, more than 1.4 million people have visited it.
The lake has many fun things to do, like a Ferris wheel, boating, and a toy train.
There are also places to eat, walk, and cycle.
The lake is designed to be eco-friendly, using rainwater and recycled water.
It's a great place for people to enjoy and learn about sustainability.
Atal Sarovar in Rajkot has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since its opening on May 1, 2024.
The lake offers various attractions including a Ferris wheel, boating facilities, and a toy train.
It features walking and cycling tracks, parking facilities with solar panel roofing, and multiple food courts.
The project is built on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R), promoting environmental sustainability.
Atal Sarovar is part of the Rajkot Smart City plan, aiming to promote water conservation through an integrated stormwater network.
- Who
- Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- What
- Atal Sarovar is a modern recreational and cultural destination with various attractions
- When
- Inaugurated in March 2024, opened to the public on May 1, 2024
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Why
- To promote water conservation, environmental sustainability, and provide a recreational space for the public
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Inauguration Date
- March 2024
- Opening Date
- May 1, 2024
- Visitor Count
- Over 1.4 million
- Area
- 75 acres
- Water Storage Capacity
- 477 million litres
- Project Cost
- Rs 136 crore