History of Lake Pichola
The artificial Lake Pichola was built by Pichhu Banjara, a gipsy tribesman who transported grain, during the rule of Maharana Lakha in 1362 AD. The meaning of the word 'Pichola' is the 'backyard' and the lake was named after a nearby village 'Picholi'. Maharana Udai Singh was enchanted by the beauty of this lake that he constructed Udaipur on the banks of the lake.
The lake's surroundings have palaces, marble temples, family mansions, bathing ghats or chabutaras which were built over the centuries. Some of the renowned are the Lake Palace or Jag Nivas, Mohan Mandir and theJag Mandir Palace. The Jag Nivas has now been converted into a heritage hotel and is located on the Jag Island. The Mohan Mandir is located in the north-east corner of the lake was built by Jagat Singh between 1628 and 1652. There is also a Arsi Vilas Island which was built by one of the Maharajas of Udaipur to enjoy the sunset on the lake. It is also a sanctuary for different varieties of birds. At several locations where the lake narrows, ornamental arch bridges have been built to span the waterway between the banks.
Boating in Lake Pichola
Boat rides in the serene waters of Lake Pichola is an amazing experience. Tickets are available at the City Palace and it costs around INR 400-600 for adults and INR 200 for children. Charges are high for the sunset cruise. The boats have six to eight seats and are covered with a canopy. Life jackets are compulsory to wear. The boat ride starts at Rameshwar Ghat and it first takes you to the Lake Palace Hotel. Then, it proceeds to the Jagmandir where you can stop for some time and reminisce the scenic views. The view of the sunset during boat rides is captivating. The yellow glow of the palaces nearby with their reflection in the water seem to hypnotise.
Best time to visit Lake Pichola
Summers are too scorching in Udaipur as the mercury rises to 40 degrees Celcius. Therefore, it is better to avoid visiting the city between March to June. During monsoons which starts from July and lasts till September, you can get the mesmerizing view of the Pichola Lake. The temperature remains between 25 to 35 degrees Celcius. Winters are also an ideal time to visit the lake as the weather is delightful and calm. The best time of the day to visit the lake is during the evening as the view of the sunset is breathtaking.
How to Reach Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola is located in the Udaipur City, Rajasthan. You can easily reach the lake by taking a tonga, autorickshaws or taxis. Local buses can also be hired conveniently.
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