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Key Points at a Glance
- Luni — longest river in western Rajasthan (495 km), originates near Pushkar (Ajmer), drains into Rann of Kutch; called "Salt River" as its water turns brackish below Balotra. / — ,
- Banas — longest river entirely within Rajasthan (480 km), originates from Khamnor hills (Rajsamand), meets Chambal at Rameshwar Ghat (Sawai Madhopur). / —
- Sambhar Lake — India's largest inland saltwater lake (240 sq km); Ramsar site; produces ~2.5 lakh tonnes of salt annually; Jaipur–Nagaur–Ajmer tri-junction. / — ;
- Nakki Lake — highest altitude lake in Rajasthan (~1,200 m); Mount Abu, Sirohi; reportedly carved by fingernails of gods in Hindu mythology. / — ; ,