Lake Pichola was established in the year 1362 AD at Udaipur, and it is a human-made lake. It is the first human-made lake in Udaipur. And it is the most attractive place for tourists. It is established near the village Picholi, and due to this village, the name of this lake is Lake Pichola. This lake is surrounded by the islands, temples, palaces, mansions, ghats, restaurants, etc. 

Timing of Lake Pichola for visit 

If you are making plans for the trip to Lake Pichola then you must use this time chart for time consumption and visit more places in a short time. If you use this time chart then you use your time in a good way. 

Lake Pichola visiting time is : 9:00 AM To 6:00 PM ( Everyday ) 

Boating in Lake Pichola time is : 10:00 AM To 5:00 PM ( Everyday )

Lake Pichola Boat Ride ticket Price 

If you don’t know about this, then I tell you there is no need for a ticket to visit Lake Pichola and no entry fees here. But if you are boating in Lake Pichola, then you need to pay, and the price list is as follows for boating. 

Persons Price ( Rupees )
Adults 400
Childerns200
Adults ( for sunset )400
Childerns ( for sunset )700

Best time to visit Lake Pichola 

If you visit Lake Pichola then you follow this time chart for a comfortable journey. You choose the winter season and a cool time to visit the lake Pichola is the best time.  You can also choose September to February. Other than that you came according to your time table. 

Nearest Places to visit Lake Pichola 

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If you are planning to visit Lake Pichola then you should also try the following places for more refreshment and enjoyment in Udaipur. 

  1. Mohan Mandir :

Mohan Mandir was established by Maharana Jagat Singh between 1628 and 1652. It is a very amazing place where you can visit and learn about the history of Mohan Mandir.

  1. Arsi Vilas : 

         The 4th island of Lake Pichola, Arsi Vilas worked as the armoury. It was established by the Maharanas of Udaipur to enjoy the sunset on the lake.  At this time now a sanctuary housing a variety of birds.   

  1. City Place

It is a very attractive place in Udaipur for tourists and the most amazing place in Udaipur.  If you visit Udaipur, then you also visit the city place. And you also see the night view of the city. It is a very amazing and great view.  

  1. Swaroop Sagar Bridge : 

Swaroop Sagar Bridge is a small lake that is connected through Lake Pichola. Swaroop Sagar Bridge is a very amazing bridge; it was established by the namesake king of Udaipur. It is near the Bagore ki Haveli, and is a tourist attraction.  

  1. Gangaur Ghat : 

Gangaur Ghat is also Known as Gangori Ghat. It is the main Ghat established near the waterfront of Lake Pichola. It is located near the Jagdish Chowk area. And it is a most attractive tourist place in Udaipur.  

Nearest Places for Food Lake Pichola 

 If you are thinking of visiting Lake Pichola then you must also try these places for more enjoyment. 

1. Upre, Udaipur : 

The view of Upre restaurant is very amazing and you can enjoy the sea view here. Also you can enjoy delicious and tasty food here.

2. Shamiana Roof Top Restaurant & Lounge : 

It is a rooftop restaurant where you can enjoy the scenery and delicious or tasty food . 

3. Rainbow Restaurant : 

It is the topmost restaurant in Udaipur where you can enjoy amazing views of the sea and delicious food. You can eat Indian, Italian, & Chinese everything with the lakeside view. 

Nearest Places to stay Lake Pichola

Here are some hotels which provide the best stay and best services. It is very famous due to its services and Lake side view. You can enjoy an amazing night with the sea view.  

  1. The Leela Palace Udaipur : 

It is the best food place in Udaipur. You can enjoy delicious food and sea view here at night and this hotel provides you with the best services .

  1. Little Garden Guest House : 

It is also near the Pichola lake where you can enjoy delicious food and sea view at night. 

  1. Raj Niwas : 

It is the nearest hotel to Pichola Lake where you can enjoy the rooftop and delicious food and amazing view at night of Pichola Lake.     

Things to do at Lake Pichola 

It is a very famous and attractive tourist palace in Udaipur. Where you can do boating, photography, videography, etc.

You can boat ride on Lake Pichola; this is the most attractive part of Lake Pichola. Visitors are excited for boat rides. If you want to do it, then you will pay for it.

You can also enjoy any other amazing activities here.     

History of Lake Pichola

The history of Lake Pichola was very amazing and if you want to learn about this story then you go to Lake Pichola Udaipur and learn about this real story. The lake place was the Jag Niwas that was converted into a hotel. Jag Mandir is the home of Lakes. Mohan Mandir was a place where kings saw the Gangaur festival. It is a very popular place in Udaipur to visit . 

How to reach at Lake Pichola 

Udaipur is a smart city and well developed city. All the transportation services are available here. So you use any transport facility like Buses, taxis, cabs , cars, personal vehicles, etc. If you take a cab from the Udaipur main city, then you will pay 50 INR for taxi. If you can take the bus to Lake Pichola, then you will pay 30 INR for it.

What is the best time to visit Lake Pichola?

The best time to visit Lake Pichola is during the winter months, from October to March. The weather is pleasant, making it ideal for boat rides and sightseeing.

Can I take a boat ride on Lake Pichola?

Yes, boat rides are one of the most popular activities at Lake Pichola. You can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding palaces, ghats, and islands.

What are the major attractions around Lake Pichola?

Lake Pichola is surrounded by iconic attractions such as the City Palace, Jag Mandir, Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Arsi Vilas Island, all offering spectacular views and history.

How deep is Lake Pichola?

Lake Pichola has an average depth of 4.32 meters (about 14 feet). However, the depth can vary, especially during the monsoon season.

Is swimming allowed in Lake Pichola?

No, swimming is not permitted in Lake Pichola due to safety concerns and its use for boating and tourism.

How was Lake Pichola formed?

Lake Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake, originally built in 1362 by a banjara (tribal) chieftain. It was later enlarged by Maharana Udai Singh II when he founded the city.