LakesFateh Sagar Lake
The city's evening promenade, with the Aravallis behind.
Free walk · boats ₹30–1001–2 hours
Lake Pichola
The lake the city was built around. Take the sunset boat.
Boat ₹450–800 adultBoats roughly 10 am – sunsetHeart of the Old City
Created in 1362 and enlarged by Maharana Udai Singh II, Lake Pichola is the reason Udaipur sits where it does. Ghats, havelis and temples line its banks, with the island palaces of Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (now the Taj Lake Palace) in the middle.
Boats leave from the City Palace jetty at Rameshwar Ghat and from Lal Ghat. The regular ride stops at Jag Mandir; the sunset slot is the one to book.
Good to know
- Regular ride about ₹450–600 for adults, sunset about ₹700–800. Children pay roughly half.
- Rides can pause in heavy monsoon rain or when the water is low.
- In peak season (October–March), book the sunset slot in the morning.
Lake Pichola: quick answers
What is the entry fee for Lake Pichola?
Entry to Lake Pichola: Boat ₹450–800 adult. Fees were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm at the counter.
What are the timings of Lake Pichola?
Lake Pichola timings: Boats roughly 10 am – sunset.
How much time do you need at Lake Pichola?
Time needed at Lake Pichola: 1–2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Lake Pichola?
Best time to visit Lake Pichola: the last boat before sunset.
Where is Lake Pichola?
Lake Pichola is at Heart of the Old City, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Lake Pichola. Photo: Sanjeeb Behera 45, CC BY-SA 4.0
More places to visit
Lakes
LakesDoodh Talai
A small lake and terraced park where locals watch the sun go down over Pichola.
Free lakeside · small park fee45 minutes
PalacesCity Palace
Eleven palaces built over four centuries, stacked along Lake Pichola.
₹300–400 adult (museum)2–3 hours
ViewpointsSajjangarh Monsoon Palace
A hilltop palace built to watch the monsoon clouds come in.
₹120 Indian adult + vehicle2 hours