Pichola Lake

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Pichola Lake, the beautiful stretch of water surrounding the two marvelous structures the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, is the life line of Udaipur city. All the palaces in the city of palaces are constructed to have a magnificent reflection in this lake.

This lake was created in the 15th century and widened later and a dam across was also created in that period. It was Maharana UDAI SINGH II strengthened the Dam and widened the lake, as he was building his capital on the shore of the beautiful Lake.

The lake was surrounded by many exquisite palaces, temples, hilly terrains, bathing ghats and many gardens. No tourist can miss this serene lake who visits Udaipur.

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