Udaipur City's Five lakes

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The scene of the Pichola lake palace at Udaipur

Udaipur city in Rajasthan state has five major lakes, as listed below, which are under restoration with funds provided by the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India. [1]

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Udaipur Panorama from Jag Mandir Island
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Udaipur Panorama with dried Lake Pichola

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