Lake Pichola, a man-made marvel created in 1362 and later expanded by Maharana Udai Singh II in the 1560s, forms the centerpiece of Udaipur—aptly called the “City of Lakes”. Surrounded by Aravalli Hills and crowned with islands like Jag Mandir (the “Lake Garden Palace”) and the iconic Lake Palace, the lake has drawn travelers, filmmakers, and lovers for centuries.