Nakki Lake is a mythological lake with a very interesting history behind its creation. It is in the very heart (centre) of Mount Abu. According to legend, this lake was reused by gods or devtas using their nails or nakh (in Sanskrit), that is why the name Nakki Lake. Few sections of local tribes also consider Lake Nakki a holy lake and adore it. Nakki Lake is also the only artificial lake in India placed at a height of 1200 meters above sea level.