Lakes make an ideal background to the sentimental setting of Udaipur. Udaipur is really well known for its excellent lakes and waterways. The city is mainstream by the expression of 'the city of lakes'. Water is a fundamental need of life and lakes brimming with water give a feeling of relief.The Picturesque lakes offering astonishing perspective on the mountains make Udaipur, a fantasy goal of each traveler. Since ages, these lakes have been giving water to the city tenants. At night, vessel ride in these conduits leaves a mitigating sway on the tangled nerves of the individuals. Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Rajsamand Lake and Jaisamand Lake are the five noticeable pools of Udaipur. Aside from these lakes, Doodh Talai, Badi Ka Talab and Kumharia Talab are other little lakes that structure the piece of conduits in Udaipur. In this segment, we will talk about in insight concerning the pools of Udaipur. Fateh Sagar Lake Of the many lakes that Udaipur boasts of, the Fateh Sagar Lake ranks high on the list of must-sees. Summer or winter, this beautiful waterbody does not disappoint you. The 2.5-kilometer-long lake was built in the late 17th century by Maharana Jai Singh, and was later remodeled by Maharana Fateh Singh. The lake offers visitors three islands – one with a lush green park called Nehru Park and a small zoo for children to enjoy, another with a public park with water-jet fountains for the general public to enjoy, and the third with a solar observatory called Udaipur Solar Observatory. This pear-shaped lake with its tranquil waters and gorgeous views of the Aravalli Hills attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year. The best time to visit Fateh Sagar Lake is between October and March, so you can plan a trip accordingly. And while you are in the city, don’t forget to visit some of the must-visit places in Udaipur. Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; every day Entry Fee: No entry fee Boat Ride Timings: 8:00 am to 4.30 pm; every day Lake Pichola Picturesque, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful, Lake Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake built in the 14th century (in 1362 AD, to be precise). Often featured in Hollywood and Bollywood movie thanks to its picture-perfect grandeur, this lake gets an astounding number of tourists every year. Did you know that the James Bond film Octopussy was shot here on the Taj Lake Palace, a star attraction of this lake? This luxury hotel (which was once a grand palace) is located on Jag Niwas, one of the islands on the lake, and offers the well-heeled services fit for a king and queen. But don’t be disheartened! This luxury hotel isn’t the only place with great views of the lake. The lake has three more islands on it, namely Jag Mandir, Mohan Mandir, and Arsi Vilas. Jag Mandir houses a palace by the same name, and history has it that the Prince of Khurram, who later became Shah Jahan, spent a few years living here, while rebelling against his father, Jehangir. The time he spent here with daily views of the Lake Palace inspired him to build the Taj Mahal many years later. Mohan Mandir is an uncompleted structure that looks like a temple and Arsi Vilas has a palace located on it. All these islands provide beautiful views of the lake. That’s not all! Enveloped by ghats, havelis (mansions), temples, and restaurants on all sides, visitors can choose from a range of experiences and budgets. The beauty of Lake Pichola can be enjoyed from shore too. By the way, a boat ride on Lake Pichola is a must while you are here. Sunset is a great time to skip across the waters and capture some Instagram-worthy pictures and create everlasting memories with your family and friends. Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; every day Entry Fee: No entry fee Boat Ride Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; every day Doodh Talai (Milk Pond) Udaipur is also home to smaller lakes that lie adjacent to the bigger showstoppers. Dudh Talai, for example, lies at the southeastern end of Lake Pichola. Known as the Pond of Milk, it once served as a grazing area for the cows that supplied milk to the royal family. It is almost like an island with its own lake within, complete with a walkway encircling the reservoir. Getting up to Doodh Talai is a rewarding experience as it offers stunning views of Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, and Lake Palace. Two adjacent gardens, Manikya Lal Verma Garden and a spellbinding musical garden (Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park) can be added to your itinerary as well. If you are not in the mood for these, then do for a camel or horse ride, perhaps? Timings: 24×7 every day Entry Fee: No entry fee Swaroop Sagar Lake (Khumaria Talab) Swaroop Sagar Lake, located between Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake, is an engineering marvel built by Maharana Swaroop Singh of the Mewar dynasty in the early 19th century, in typical Mughal fashion. Fast forward to the 21st century, and it continues to resolve the city’s water congestion problems. Devotees arriving at the nearby Jagdish Temple can take a break with a picnic on the banks of this lake. A fully functional dam on the Swaroop Sagar Lake serves as an effective embankment during the monsoon months. The lake enjoys great proximity to the city so visitors to Udaipur can come here to unwind on a busy day and maybe even enjoy a boat ride. Timings: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm every day Entry Fee: No entry fee Once you have visited all these lakes and other sightseeing places in Udaipur, your next destination should be Jaipur, located about 400 km from Udaipur. 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