Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola
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Janice N
Houston, TX150 contributions
Jan 2023
The views of the lake and from the lake (like from the lake palaces, are all wonderful! It is a special place, too, at sunrise and sunset! If you are going to India, you really must include this in your plans.
Written 5 February 2023
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Peasantfood
Adelaide, Australia762 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
It’s probably a must do on any itinerary certainly does not require a guide. The boat leaves the ghat at least every 20 mins and it s a relatively serene short slow putt putt along the edge of the lake to the main commercial island. The return journey,no longer requires ticketing and you can just board any returning boat. It’s similar to a Venice boat cruise or a ferry ride across Sydney harbour, you just happen to be in udaipur.
Written 28 January 2023
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Gawruv
Mumbai, India848 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A boat ride to jag mandir and back is a must to experience the lake and also the architecture around the lake . One gets a wonder view of the palace hotel, lake palace, jag mandir and the lakefront during the boat ride . Own can also see the helipad in the middle of the lake . If one wants a meal then one can pre book at Jag Mandir and the boat ride then become complimentary.
Written 29 December 2022
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Apolonia70
adelaide1,457 contributions
Oct 2022
The lake is surrounded by architectural masterpieces and feels like it belongs to another era. A boat ride gives you closer up views of the various hotels and buildings as well as views further away. A brief stop at one of the islands for refreshments was a pleasant way to get away from the heat and humidity. Great photography ops.
Written 26 December 2022
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DipuKV
Pune, India1,681 contributions
Dec 2022
Lake Pichola is magnificent! As it comes into view, one is mesmerized by the views of the lake and its surrounds - an excellent combo of natural beauty and man-made aesthetics.
Written 24 December 2022
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VISHAL GALA
Mumbai, India8 contributions
Oct 2022
Wondefrul experience and one of best place in Udaipur . Boat ride closer to sunset is amazing experience . It gives night view of Lake Pichola , City Palace , Hotel Taj and Jagmahal .
Written 5 November 2022
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Tom G
San Diego, CA239 contributions
Sep 2022
Pleasant midday escape to cruise the lake and visit any one of four islands. We stopped at Jag Mandir, which has a small palace, and enjoyed lunch. The island has gardens and space for events. It's a short hop from here to the City Palace dock.
Written 10 October 2022
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Naeem Hararwala
Kolkata (Calcutta), India160 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Second largest lake in the city of lakes. The boat ride gives a nice view of all the attractions on the banks of the lake and the lake palace hotel in the centre of the lake
Written 9 October 2022
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Vandana
Bengaluru, India25 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This place is so beautiful. One can take a govt operated boat ride in the evening. Advisable to do the boat ride during or after sunset. The boat ride closes at 6.00pm.
Written 5 October 2022
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Subrat Saurabh
Bengaluru, India163 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Perfect place for sightseeing and boating. Water is clean and you will get a view of city, City palace, Taj Lake hotel and many more. You must try boating at this place. They charge very nominal.
Written 30 September 2022
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KyriadAuray
Auray, France1 contribution
Bonjour,
pouvez vous me dire combien faut il compter par personne? et la durée et heure de la croisière?
KyriadAuray
Auray, France1 contribution
bonjour,
où peut on se renseigner pour le tarif et heure de croisière?
merci
Mar A
Basauri, Spain206 contributions
Yo fui directamente a donde se compra los tickets
Jay Prakash Tiwari
Patna District, India1 contribution
Are row boat or peddle boat available there??
dringothegringo
Manchester, UK136 contributions
Hi
Didn’t see any on the lake itself or moored at the sides. However, it was winter and fairly chilly.
Possibly, they are there in warmer seasons.
Thinking about it, apart from the larger tourist boats, I didn’t see any small craft, leisure or otherwise.
Camels, etc available for hire for rides along sections of the shore.
Udaipur’s wonderful! Do enjoy.
Best Regards.
Dringothegringo
Jay Prakash Tiwari
Patna District, India1 contribution
Is three or four seater peddle boat available??
Rajesh Purohit
6 contributions
No pedal boating is allowed in lake pichola. There are 2 kinds of boat one is general where there is seating capacity is 20/30 and another category is luxurious where you get cushion seats like sofa and having 8/10 seater or even you can hire the whole boat.
If you enjoy speed boating then you can try at fathe sagar lake
DocDeepti
Ambala,India31 contributions
We r in Udaipur for three days ....plz suggest a possible itinerary as we have two kids aged 8 years and 15 months
JD jet-set-go!
Mumbai, India452 contributions
Lake Pichola, Fateh sagar, city palace, saheli ki badi, biological park, sajjan garh and shopping at Hathipole, eat natraj ka thali, chaat at sukhadia circle. This should be enough i guess
Arvindaveee
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India3 contributions
Someone suggest me at what time i should go to purchase the ticket for boat ride to Jagmandir. (is this ticket costs return journey ticket ?). Also suggest me the best time to visit city place (audio guide is better or Local guide) and Monsoon place....and some other attractions worth to visit, as we have two days
vinceo7950
Phoenix, AZ63 contributions
A footnote on the lake. We took our ride late afternoon just before sundown and it was lovely
Arvindaveee
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India3 contributions
Hii
We are 5 friends planning to udaipur in first week of this October month , in which location we should book the economy hotel and also suggest some inns or budget hotels. We are students and don't want to spend more. Suggest about the local transport and The best time to visit the main attractions. We Also make the videos about the places and temples. Also suggest the tickets charges for The same...
Regards
Arvind
Gurgaon
Drsaloni
New York City, NY784 contributions
Sorry I am unable to help with this question either.
Didn’t stay in budget hotel and hired a guide and car. Hope you get some responses here,
Be sure to ask on the udaipur forum.
Abhishek C
Jamshedpur, India3 contributions
Planning to visit Udaipur with my wife in mid October for 4 days. Please advise what should be the best possible itinerary and cover most of the spots in a economical way (local transportation cost etc.). Can Chittorgarh be covered? is any help for local sightseeing by RTDC?
dracoomar
Ghaziabad, India165 contributions
Hire taxi for full day will cost you Rs.1400/- in 5-6 hrs you can visit all the local famous spots of Udaipur ,next day again hire taxi that will cover 3 places out of Udaipur.Keep in mind that on first day reach city palace by 11 AM than go for boating in Pichhola lake before 2 PM after 4 PM the ticket of boat is charged Rs.800/- per head ,the food/drinks at island during boating is too costly lassi costs Rs.200/- beer 400/- ,so better have lunch in Udaipur city before or after boating not even even in restaurant in city palace.
JobaliSydney
Sydney18 contributions
How much do we expect to pay for a sunset boat ride?
vaghasia m
176 contributions
It costs 800 Rs/person
Sun3105
Bengaluru, India199 contributions
Best time for Boat ride in Lake pichola for good view of Lake palace and jag madir palace ?
getdihere
Kerikeri, New Zealand607 contributions
We went first thing in the morning before the rush. 9am Peaceful, calm, excellent for photography as soft light and still. Good reflection as well.
Lake Pichola (Udaipur) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Pichola
- We recommend booking Lake Pichola tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 224 Lake Pichola tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Lake Pichola:
- Private Udaipur sightseeing Tour by Car - All Inclusive (From ₹ 5,111.42)
- Udaipur Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Guide & Transports (From ₹ 3,066.85)
- Udaipur Sightseeing Day Tour with Professional Guide and Driver (From ₹ 2,439.82)
- Private Full-Day Udaipur City Sightseeing Tour with Optional Guide (From ₹ 1,911.19)
- Udaipur Private Tour With Guide (From ₹ 3,985.04)
- Hotels near Lake Pichola:
- (0.09 km) Taj Fateh Prakash Palace
- (0.08 km) Gypsy Child Lake Hostel Udaipur
- (0.16 km) Moustache Udaipur Luxuria
- (0.21 km) Taj Lake Palace
- (0.22 km) Amet Haveli
- Restaurants near Lake Pichola:
- (0.11 km) Sunset Terrace
- (0.23 km) Rainbow Restaurant
- (0.20 km) Jharokha
- (0.16 km) Twg By Hemang
- (0.21 km) Neel Kamal
- Attractions near Lake Pichola:
- (0.17 km) Shashi Cooking Classes
- (0.17 km) City Palace of Udaipur
- (0.18 km) City Palace Museum
- (0.14 km) Panghat Spa By Tattva Spa
- (0.18 km) Crystal Gallery