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.
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
