Lake Pichola
Lake & Boat Ride

Lake Pichola

The shimmering soul of Udaipur — sunset boat rides are unmissable

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About Lake Pichola

Lake Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake created in 1362 AD. It is the soul of Udaipur — its shimmering surface reflects the City Palace, the Jag Mandir island palace, and the Aravalli hills. A sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola is one of the most romantic and unforgettable experiences in all of India.

Visitor Tips

  • Book the government boat rather than private ones for set prices
  • The Jal Mahal (water palace) view from the boat is spectacular
  • Ghats are great for evening strolls — Gangaur Ghat is the most scenic

How to Reach Lake Pichola

Multiple ghats around Old City; Rameshwar Ghat is the main departure point

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

Boat ride: ₹400 (Indian) | ₹700 (Foreign) — from Rameshwar Ghat

Timings

Boat rides: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (daily)

Recommended Duration

1 hour boat ride

Best Time to Visit

Sunset (5–6 PM) for the most magical light

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