Udaipur Lake Pichola, Pichola Lake At Udaipur –

Udaipur lake pichola, lake pichola udaipur, udaipur pichola lake and pichola lake udaipur is very famous lake in udaipur rajasthan. The Lake Pichola of udaipur is surrounded by hills, palaces and bathing ghats. lake pichola have important place in udaipur’s history because of foundation history of udaipur was related to lake pichola of udaipur.

It is said that maharana udai Singh was advised by a holy man that he have to Build the new capital of mewar near the Lake Pichola. After the advice of that holy man maharana udai singh has made the city udaipur. Udaipur lake pichola is situated in the heart of the heritage city. When full Udaipur lake pichola covers A big area of approx 1.5 sq. Kilometer. The height of the dam is about 15.24 m. at the Badi Pol area.

It is said that the name lake pichola comes from nearby small village Picholi and this village was originally created early in the 15th century by Banjara. After some time the lake is known as pichola lake of udaipur. There are some bathing and dhobi ghats also at pichola lake. At north side of Udaipur lake pichola is the old udaipur town with its ghats where Gangaur Festival is celebrated every year with a great joy. Boat rides at Udaipur lake pichola is also a part of entertainment.