If you are visiting the town of Udaipur a boat trip on the lake is essential. Lake Pichola is a man made lake that was built in the 14th century and it is amazing to realise that it is 8 kilometers square and is fed only by rainwater. Cruising on the lake in a low slung open boat, you head towards the Lake Palace hotel, made of beautiful white marble. It is now a first class hotel where you cn go for a sumptuous meal for about £15.00. As you cruise away from the shore, you look back to see the ghats (platforms) where the people wash their clothes and themselves. The water appears clean, but lurking in the crevices by the walls an accumulation of scum and debris makes one shudder at the thought of the bugs to be picked up by the unwary traveller. On the other side of the lake is a small island palace called Jag Mandir. It is surrounded by marble elephants and has a wonderful quietness about it. There is a domed room at the top of the building that has the most incredible accoustics. If you don’t feel too foolish try humming a tune, it makes the best bathroom music you could imagine. Far out into the lake the view of the City Palace is spectacular and as the sun sets the white marble turns a rosy pink. I found it to be a completely moving experience, a moment in time that gave an exquisite impression of India.
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