Have you ever leafed through a brochure for hotels in Udaipur? Paying close attention to the details reveals that Lake Pichola is frequently involved in many of the activities. This is so because the history of the lake, which is the most well-known feature of the city, is entwined with the city's founding. 

An unparalleled lake:

Udaipur, the lake city of Rajasthan, is home to Lake Pichola. Named for the nearby Picholi hamlet, the lake is a man-made freshwater body. The lakes surrounding the city of Udaipur have been created over numerous centuries. They were mostly created via dam construction, and their water met the city and its environs' demands for irrigation and drinking water. To provide views of the lake, the islands have been expanded to include many palaces.

The background of Lake Pichola:

The Banjara, a kind of gypsy tribesmen that used to carry food during Maharana Lakha's rule, built the lake around 1362 AD. Astonished by the lake's grandeur, Maharana Udai Singh soon constructed the city of Udaipur on its banks as well as a stone-masonry dam in the Badipol region at the lake's edge. Over the ages, the lake's surroundings and a few of its islands have been built to include bathing Ghats or Chabutaras (raised platforms inside a courtyard), palaces, family residences, and marble shrines.

The Lake Pichola Islands:

The four islands in the lake serve as the main draws for visitors. The islands are as follows: - Jag Niwas Island, which sits in the middle of Lake Pichola and is the location of the renowned Taj Palace or Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur.

-Jag Mandir Island: This island, which is also in the center of Lake Pichola, resembles a floating marble home.

-Mohan Mandir Island: Jagat Singh constructed a temple on the island in the seventeenth century. The monument has the same exquisite appearance as any temple, however, it is empty of any gods.

-Arsi Vilas Island: The final island is situated behind Jag Niwas on the west coast of Lake Pichola.

Bridges across Lake Pichola and Havelis

Along the shores of Lake Pichola, there are several havelis. Several havelis had been transformed into Udaipur's well-known vintage hotels. The Bagore ki Haveli is one of the havelis that hasn't been transformed; it has a museum and hosts a cultural performance every evening. Bridges connect Lake Pichola to several other minor lakes in Udaipur; the most famous of them is the Swaroop Sagar Bridge. Lake Pichola is also home to the stunning Leela Palace Udaipur, a palace hotel in Udaipur. Make reservations at your hotel now to witness this breathtaking splendor for yourself!