About Doodh Talai Lake
Doodh Talai Lake is a small freshwater pond located adjacent to Lake Pichola in the heart of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Built in 1995 by the Municipal Council, it is surrounded by hillocks featuring gardens and offers panoramic views of Lake Pichola and the City Palace. The area includes Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park with Rajasthan's first musical fountain and provides access to the Karni Mata Temple via ropeway.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a scenic urban lake setting surrounded by small hillocks with landscaped gardens. The area offers viewpoints overlooking Lake Pichola and the City Palace complex. Visitors can explore the Manikya Lal Verma Garden and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park, enjoy musical fountain shows, take a ropeway ride to Karni Mata Temple, and engage in boating activities on the lake.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views of Lake Pichola and City Palace
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Rajasthan's first musical fountain at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park
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Ropeway ride to Karni Mata Temple with city views
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Manikya Lal Verma Garden (Rock Garden)
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Boating activities on the lake
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Sunset viewing point
History of Doodh Talai Lake
Doodh Talai Lake was constructed in 1995 by the Nagar Parhisad (Municipal Council) of Udaipur. According to local lore, the lake once served as a vital resource for cows housed in government shelters that provided milk to the royal family.
Culture & Context
The lake area features the Karni Mata Temple on a hillock, accessible via Rajasthan's first ropeway. The site holds cultural importance as a viewpoint for Lake Pichola and the City Palace, and serves as a popular recreational space for locals and tourists.
Route
| By air | Maharana Pratap Airport is approximately 24 km away |
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| By train |