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The southern part of Rajasthan boasts of having one of the loveliest water bodies of the state called the Pichola Lake in Udaipur. The serene waters of the lake are bound to mesmerize you with its tranquil beauty. Sightseeing in Udaipur remains imperfect without visiting the Pichola Lake at Udaipur. The Pichhola Lake of Udaipur covers an area of about thirty seven square kilometers at an altitude of 577 meters. The lake was expanded by Maharaja Udai Singh II after he established the city of Udaipur. Presently the lake is 3km wide and 4 km in length. The Pichhola Lake in Udaipur is not very deep. Infact the extreme dry summers might dry it up and you can actually walk up to Jagmandir island and Jagniwas. It is said that the inaccessible parts of the lake breeds in it huge crocodiles which are very dangerous. The Pichhola Lake in Udaipur has two extremely beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir. Built up of pristine white marble these two palaces stand like jewels in the middle of the lake. They are popularly known as the Lake Palace which has now transformed into a magnificent heritage hotel. Riding a boat on the glimmering lake water at the verge of crimson sunset provides you with an ethereal experience. The charismatic beauty of the Pichhola Lake at Udaipur is all the more enhanced by the adjacent hills. The dam of masonry called the Badipol is another attractive feature of the Pichhola Lake of Udaipur. Tourists marvel at the shimmering beauty of the lake which reminds them of the artistic incline of the Rajasthani Kings. The City Place being adjacent to the lake is equally famous like the lake itself. The lake Place in the Pichhola Lake of Udaipur was used as a summer retreat by the Udaipur royalty is now considered as one of the most romantic holiday destinations in India.
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