Lake Pichola, Its Islands and Palaces – The Crown Jewel of Udaipur, Rajasthan
Lake Pichola is the crown jewel of city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. An artificial fresh water lake, it was built in 1362 AD to solve the perennial drinking water problem of the city and meet irrigation needs of its neighbouring villages. Legend goes it was built by a banjara (gypsy) tribesman, Pichhu Banjara who used to transport grain and named it after the nearby Picholi village, during Maharana Lakha’s reign.
Havelis of Rajasthan – 1
Haveli are mansions known for beautifully crafted and designed intricate artwork. A haveli is a traditional townhouse, mansion, manor house, palace or fort with historical and architectural significance. The word haveli is derived from Arabic hawali, meaning “partition” or “private space”, popularised under during Mughal era. Later, haveli came to be used as a generic […]
