In the evening, we went to
see the magnificient Lake
Palace in the middle of
Lake Pichhola.
And what a breathtaking sight it was... the
white-marbled Lake Palace seemed to float
fairy-tale like in the waters of the lake.
The
Lake Palace - Click to enlarge
Our Network guide asked us if
we would like to take a leisurely boat-ride, and we
jumped at the opportunity. It was an unforgettable
experience and probably the most romantic evening of
our lives. We cruised around, taking in the numerous
ghaats
(including the Gangaur Ghaat which witnesses
frenzied activity during the
Mewar
Festival), the imposing City Palace and
the city spread around the lake.
This photo of
the City Palace
was taken from the boat - Click to enlarge
I was looking at the water
turning a deep orange, when Sonia tugged at my arm
and whispered "Mike, just turn around verrrrry,
verrrrry slowly." I did and was treated to the
most glorious sunset that I had ever seen!!!
Sunset
on Lake Pichhola - Click to enlarge
We had a candle-light dinner
in the charming Lake Palace (now a luxury hotel) and
then took the boat back to the city. Little wonder
that the Lake City of Udaipur is fondly referred to
as "Venice of the East".
