Charm of Golden Triangle Tour With Udaipur: Boat Ride at Lake Pichola

15 September 2018 BY Admin

The famous Lake Pichola is situated in the Udaipur City of Rajasthan. An Artificial fresh water lake was created in the 1382 AD which was named after the nearby Picholi Village. It is one of the most fascinating lakes, developed over the last few centuries in Udaipur. You can experience a romantic boat ride at Lake Pichola in the Golden Triangle Tour With Udaipur. It is a most popular Triangle Tour circuit of India to explore the gems of India. With this tour, you can explore Udaipur along with Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Udaipur is popularly known as the City of Lake and Venice of the East.

History of Lake Pichola-

The Lake was built by Banjaras in 1383 AD. These gypsies of Banjara tribesman transport grains, during the constituency of Maharana Lakha. Later, Maharana Udai Singh was impressed by the charm of the Lake with a background of beautiful green hills. He founded the city on the banks of the lakes and also enhanced the beauty of the lake by building a stone masonry dam in the Badipol region. With a passage of time, the Lake had been developed with marble temples, family mansions, palaces, and ghats. This was a brief history of Lake Pichola. The most interesting thing about the lake is that it is not a natural lake.

There are four islands on the lake-

• Jag Mandir, with the palace of the same name.
• Jag Niwas, where the Lake Palace is situated.
• Mohan Mandir, where the king watched the exclusive Gangaur festival.
• Arsi Vilas, a small island which also has a small palace.  
   

Major Attractions of Lake Pichola-

Lake Palace-

The Lake Palace is a focal point of Lake Pichola. It is the most alluring spot in Udaipur. In the night the palace shimmers with the lights which are reflected on the water. These lights at night enhance the beauty of the white structure in the dark water.

Jag Mandir-

Jag Mandir is another white structure on the Lake Pichola which draws the attention of the majority of Tourists. Jag Mandir was initially built by Maharana Amar Singh in the year of 1500. His son Maharana Karan Singh added a glamorous palace which was finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh.     

City Palace-

City Palace is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola. The palace contains a huge history behind its formation. The Palace looks more impressive because it lies on the banks of the Lake Palace. The palace creates an enticing reflection on the Lake Pichola.

Havelis-

You can spot a lot of mansions or Havelis which are situated on the border of the Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Some of the Havelis are now converted into the heritage hotels. One of the most prominent Havelis is a Bagore Ki Haveli.

Changing Colors of Lake Pichola-
The Lake is beautifully surrounded by the green hills which stole the heart of Maharana Udai Singh. You can witness the Myriad colors of Lake Pichola. In the morning it seems like blue heaven, in the afternoon it turns into the golden color as it reflects the sunlight, it turns completely orange at the time of sunset, and at last, it turns into a dark black at night.

You can witness a beautiful charm of Lake Pichola and other attractions of Udaipur with Luxury Car Rental. The car rental will let you explore all around the city of Lakes. In the Luxury Car Rental, you will get luxury cars and experience the lavishness and comfort during the entire tour of Udaipur.