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| Lakes in Udaipur |
Lake Pichola
Pichola Lake derives its name from Pichola Village
was submerged and Maharana Udai Singh enlarged the lake
after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam known
as Badipol and lake is now 4 km long and 3 km wide.
This picturesque lake encloses the Jag Niwas Island
and the Jag Mandir. And, the City Palace extends along
its eastern banks.
Boat trips10.00 am to 17.00 pm from Bansi Ghat Tariffs:
(1/2 hour cruise) Adult: Rs 75/-, child: Rs: 40/-
(3/4 hour trip) Adult: Rs. 150/-, child: Rs: 75/-
(1 hour solar boat) Rs: 1200 up to 8 persons.
Fateh Sagar Lake
This delightful lake, bordered by hills and woodland
was constructed by Maharana jai Singh to the north of
Lake Pichola. It is an artificial lake dug up in 1678,
reconstructed by Maharana Fateh Singh A canal links
the two, via Swaroop Sagar and Rang Sagar Lakes. The
beautiful Nehru Island as well as an islet bearing a
solar observatory rises from the lake.
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