Among the most famous tourist attractions in Udaipur, Lake Pichola makes it to the top of the list when it comes to the most picturesque lakes of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by majestic hills, exquisite palaces and gardens that make it a must visit attraction in Udaipur.

Though a natural lake, the credit for widening and beautifying Lake Pichola in Udaipur goes to Maharaja Udai Singh. It was he who planned and supervised the construction of two magnificent palaces on the two islands located in the middle of the lake. One of the palaces was named Jag Mandir while the other was called Jag Niwas. It must be mentioned that the Jag Niwas is the same Lake Palace of Udaipur that has now been converted into a luxurious hotel.

Another noticeable feature of the Pichola Lake is a masonry dam called Badipol that is around 4 km long and 3 km wide. On the eastern bank of the lake stands the City Palace of Udaipur. In fact, numerous marble temples, mansions and ghats adorn the banks of this famous lake in Rajasthan.

Tourists visiting the Pichola Lake in Udaipur can treat themselves to some magnificent views of the setting sun besides boat rides that will surely add up to a memorable experience for everyone. So as you go visiting Udaipur in Rajasthan, don’t forget to visit the Pichola Lake and see for yourself why everyone simply raves about it.