Lakes of Udaipur - Invariably
the mainstay of Udaipur tourist
attractions, Lake Pichola is the
heart and soul of the city.
A
picturesque lake with azure waters
that glisten in the moonlight
and sunlight alike, the Pichola
Lake is beauty at its best.
After founding the city of Udaipur,
Maharaja Udai Singh II decided
to enlarge Lake Pichola.
He had
then built the Badipol Dam for
this purpose. At present the lake
is 4 kms long and 3 kms wide.
However, Pichola Lake Udaipur is known
to have dried up in times of severe
drought in the desert state.
In
fact, tourists and locals have
often walked down to the Jag Mandir
and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) situated
on the lake.
Pichola Lake Udaipur is home
to quite a few sea animals, including
crocodiles.
Inhabiting the secluded
areas of the lake, these animals
are rarely noticeable.
The serene Lake Pichola is the
ground for many majestic palaces
of Udaipur. The Lake Palace or
Jag Niwas is the most imposing
structure on the lake.
It is fascinating
to see the white marble structure
sparkling amidst the blue waters
of the lake.
The City Palace of Udaipur is
another marvel of architecture
situated on a promontory on the
eastern bank of the lake. The
island palace of Jag Mandir on
Pichola Lake Udaipur attracts lakhs of
tourists every year.
Quite a few hotels in Udaipur
are built on the banks of the
lake in order to attract maximum
number of tourists.
On travel
to Udaipur Lakes, you will find that
most of the attractions of the
city lie in and around Lake Pichola
itself.
Lake Palace
Lake Palace, or Jag Niwas was
built by Maharaja Jagat Singh
II in 1754. Known to be the most
striking tourist attraction of
Udaipur, the palace is situated
on the scenic Lake Pichola. The
shimmering white marble of the
palace looks all the more captivating
in the midst of the azure waters
of the lake.
Jag
Mandir
Built by Maharaja Karan Singh
in 1615, this magnificent island
palace is situated on Lake Pichola.
Numerous cenotaphs enhance the
beauty of this extraordinary palace.
City Palace
Situated on a foreland of the
beautiful Lake Pichola is another
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur. The
City Palace is Rajasthan's largest
royal complex. It consists of
11 palaces, numerous balconies,
towers and domes. The lake and
nearby areas look fascinating
from the palace.
Jagdish
Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the
Jagdish Temple is the most-visited
holy place in Udaipur. Built by
Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651,
it is the largest temple in the
city.
Saheliyon Ki
Bari
An incredible garden place built
as a recreational zone for royal
ladies, this Tourist Attractions in Udaipur is best known for its
lotus pool, verdant lawns and
flowerbeds.
