This is a great way to see the palace from the lake. Take a boat for a trip round the lake. It stops off at one of the palaces on the lake where you can have a drink. One tip- make sure that you know where the boat leaves the island as it is not where you disembark.

Its a decent lake... There are pently of boat operators who will ferry you around the lake. Pretty safe operations and life jacket is mandatory. Nice outing with family

If you go to udaipur and don't do boating, it is waste. We went when lake was loaded with water. We took a boat ride to go to Jag mandir. It was lot of fun.

The lake is one of the main attractions of Udaipur as per LP and other travel magazines but there is nothing extraordinary about it. We had lunch in a small restaurant facing the lake but did not go for a boat ride as it was too hot. I guess if one is staying at the Taj lake palace it would... More

Visiting udaipur in April - the boat ride was deliciously cool. We took the early morning ride and it was fun seeing the locals doing their laundry and washing in the lake.

Sitting by Lake Pichola that has one of the most beautiful views in Udaipur. Overlooking the Aravali Hills, surrounded by the City Palace and various Deluxe category hotels, including the world renown Lake Palace Hotel managed by the Taj Group. It is mainly viewed during the day. But, the view at night is awesome. The hotels and the City Palace,... More

So good to see water after 10 days of the dust of India. Loved to watch the locals do the laundry every morning in the lake. I also enjoyed the little sunset cruise.

I would take the boat ride first thing in the morning and then later in the evening. You will get an overview of Udaipur and see daily activities along the shore.

lake pichola is the biggest lake of Udaipur and also the most beautiful one. Sometimes it can be a little difficult close to the Ghats when there are too many people trying to force to sell their commodities to travels but still sitting by the lake in some free moments is totally wonderful.