Lake Pichola Udaipur, Udaipur

Lake Pichola Udaipur

True to its name, Udaipur, the City of Lakes, is encircled by numerous lakes, enticing tourists with their azure seas and picturesque surroundings. Lake Pichola, which was constructed in the year 1362 AD, is one such manmade lake that is located directly in the center of Udaipur city.

One of the most well-known tourist destinations in Udaipur is Lake Pichola, which was given its name after the neighboring village of Picholi. With islands, houses, shrines, castles, ghats, and eateries surrounding it, Lake Pichola has something to offer everyone. Anyone viewing the lake should not skip the breathtaking views of the sunrise and dusk from the lake.
Lake Pichola has four major islands: Jag Niwas, Jag Mandir, Mohan Mandir, and Arsi Vilas. It measures 3 miles long, 2 miles wide, and is 30 feet deep.
The renowned Lake Garden Palace is located in Jag Mandir, while Lake Palace, formerly of Jag Niwas, is now a historic hotel. The king used to watch the annual Gangaur holiday festivities from Mohan Mandir.
Arsi Vilas, formerly a storage area for ammunition, now has a tiny, lovely castle that was constructed by one of the Maharanas of Udaipur to unwind while taking in the lake's dusk. Here is also a wildlife refuge that is home to a variety of birds, including tufted ducks, cormorants, coots, egrets, terns, and kingfishers.

Best time to Visit Lake Pichola

• Summers in Udaipur can get quite warm, with highs of up to 40 degrees Celsius. To escape the oppressive weather of the city, it is advised to avoid visiting Lake Pichola between the months of March and June.
• The monsoon season, which lasts from July to September, and the winter season, which lasts from October to February, are thought to be the ideal times to visit the lake because of the nice weather and temperatures that range from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius.
• Evenings are the ideal time to explore the lake because you can see an absolutely gorgeous sunset from there.

Entry Fees and Timings lake Pichola

• Visits to Lake Pichola are free of charge. However, reservations cost Rs. 400 for adults and Rs. 200 for children for a boat trip on Lake Pichola during the day and in the afternoon.
• The cost of the pass for the sunset boat trip is Rs. 700 for adults and Rs. 400 for kids.
• Every day of the week, Lake Pichola is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The hours of operation for boating on Lake Pichola are 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Boating in Lake Pichola

• Without taking a boat ride on the calm lake, particularly at dusk, a visit to Lake Pichola is not complete. Tickets for Lake Pichola watercraft are sold at City Palace and range in price from Rs. 400 to 600 for adults and Rs. 200 for kids. Tickets for the twilight voyage cost Rs. 700 for adults and Rs. 400 for kids.
• The vessels have space for six to eight people and a canopy over them. Visitors are first taken to Lake Palace by watercraft after leaving Rameshwar Ghat. The tourists can spend some time admiring the picturesque views at Jagmandir after the boat has taken them there.
• The shifting hues of the water from blue in the morning to golden at midday and orange at sunset are both truly enchanting when viewed from a boat. Another amazing spectacle that occurs at night is the reflection of palace lights on the ocean.

Attractions Nearby Lake Pichola 

1. Lake Palace: One of the most well-known sights in Lake Pichola is the Lake Palace, which was constructed in the 1740s by Maharana Jagat Singh. This majestic mansion, also known as Pichola mansion or Jag Nivas, is located on the Jag island.
2. Jag Mandir: Jag Mandir, which is located on the island with the same name, is another spectacular building to which visitors throng in great numbers. In addition to being a palace for entertaining visitors to the city of Udaipur, Jag Mandir functioned as a summer retreat.
3. Mohan Mandir: Mohan Mandir, a relatively tiny island, was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh between 1628 and 1652. The King used to watch the Gangaur celebration from Mohan Mandir, which is situated on the northeastern part of Lake Pichola.
4. Arsi Vilas: Arsi Vilas, the fourth island in Lake Pichola, previously housed an arsenal. It was constructed by one of the Maharanas of Udaipur to take in the lake's sunset, but it is now a bird sanctuary that is home to a variety of species.
5. City Palace: City Palace is a historic building on the eastern shores of Lake Pichola that was constructed over a lengthy period of time, beginning in the year 1559, by 22 generations of Sisodia Rajputs.
6. Havelis: Along the Lake Pichola shoreline, a number of mansions were constructed, some of which were later turned into hotels.
7. Swaroop Bridge: The stunning decorative bridge known as Swaroop Sagar connects Lake Pichola to a smaller lake by the same name that is located in Udaipur.