# A family stay in Udaipur near Lake Pichola > A family stay in Udaipur near Lake Pichola: quiet Sukher is about 9.3 km by road from the ghats, with two room types and free parking. Call +91 96100 04244. - Page: https://hotelrudrakripa.com/hotel-in-udaipur-near-lake-pichola - Last updated: 2026-10-26 How families stay in Udaipur near Lake Pichola from quiet Sukher: how far the lake is, getting there, rooms, food and what children enjoy. Udaipur is called the City of Lakes, and Lake Pichola, with the City Palace rising above its eastern shore, is the one most visitors come for. Hotel Rudra Kripa is in [Sukher](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/hotels-in-sukher-udaipur), on Udaipur’s quieter side, about 9.3 km by road from the ghats. We don’t overlook the water – from our rooftop you look out to the Aravalli hills – but families gain calm evenings, free parking and space to rest between outings. ## Why choose Hotel Rudra Kripa for your family stay? Traveling with children changes what matters in a hotel: a calm room, food everyone will eat, somewhere to cool off and a simple way to reach the sights. Here’s how we handle each. ### How far is Lake Pichola? Staying in Sukher means you are a short drive from Lake Pichola: about 9.3 km by road to Gangaur Ghat, around 25 min by car. If you’re looking for a hotel in Udaipur near the lake but would rather sleep away from the old city’s crowds, that drive is the trade-off – and each evening you come back to a quieter part of town, with the Aravalli hills on the skyline. - Gangaur Ghat, Lake Pichola (beside Bagore Ki Haveli in the old city): 9.3 km, about 25 min by car - Ambrai Ghat, Lake Pichola (on the west shore, across the water from the City Palace): 9.7 km, about 30 min by car - [City Palace](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/5-must-visit-places-in-udaipur-near-hotel-rudra-kripa) (to the main gate, Badi Pol): 9.2 km, about 25 min by car - [Jagdish Temple](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/5-must-visit-places-in-udaipur-near-hotel-rudra-kripa) (a short walk from the City Palace): 9.0 km, about 25 min by car - Bagore Ki Haveli (at Gangaur Ghat): 9.4 km, about 25 min by car *Distances by road from the hotel, measured on 26 October 2026 with OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); car times allow for traffic and can vary.* ### Family-friendly rooms and amenities We have [two room types](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/rooms): the Deluxe Room, with a queen-size bed and breakfast included, and the roomier Super Deluxe Room, with a four-poster bed and a tea and coffee maker. Both pair Rajasthani decor with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. If a bath matters after a day of sightseeing, ask the reservations team about a room in Udaipur with a bathtub before you book. ![Spacious Super Deluxe Room with a four-poster bed, a carved bench and a seating area by the windows](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/_next/static/immutable/media/super-deluxe-3.0ja9ky3ank5jx.jpg) *A Super Deluxe Room, with its four-poster bed and seating by the windows* ### On-site dining for the whole family Our multi-cuisine [restaurant](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/restaurant) serves everything from traditional Rajasthani dishes to continental meals, so children and adults alike find something they enjoy after a day of sightseeing. The [Roof Top Cafe](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/rooftop-cafe) serves snacks and beverages with views over Udaipur and the Aravalli hills, and room service means a tired family can eat in. ### Personalized help for families Ask our team for help with travel arrangements and ideas for family outings around Udaipur, from a boat ride on Lake Pichola to the best places to shop. Traveling with young children? Ask about an extra bed when you [enquire](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/contact#enquiry), and tell us anything else that would make your stay easier. ### The sights around Lake Pichola Gangaur Ghat, the City Palace and Jagdish Temple are a few minutes’ walk from one another, so a single drive into the old city covers a whole morning: - **City Palace**: The Maharanas’ palace complex above the lake’s eastern shore, with a museum, courtyards and views over the water. - **Jagdish Temple**: A 17th-century temple to Vishnu at the top of a steep flight of steps, known for its carvings. - **Bagore Ki Haveli**: An 18th-century haveli at Gangaur Ghat, now a museum, with an evening show of Rajasthani folk dance. - **Boat rides on Lake Pichola**: Boats leave from the City Palace side of the lake, and some stop at Jag Mandir, the island palace. For history and tips, see our guide to [five places in Udaipur to visit](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/5-must-visit-places-in-udaipur-near-hotel-rudra-kripa). ## Planning the best stay in Udaipur near Lake Pichola with children A few habits make lake days easier with children: - **Go early.** The ghats and the City Palace are calmer and cooler in the morning. - **Rest through the midday heat.** Head back for lunch and a break – a [stay in Udaipur with a pool](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/swimming-pool) means a swim on the roof after sightseeing (ask us for the pool hours). - **Take a boat in the late afternoon.** The light softens, and the lake is at its prettiest around sunset. - **Leave the car behind.** The old city’s lanes are narrow and parking near the ghats is limited, so take an auto-rickshaw or a taxi in – parking at the hotel is free. - **Pack for the heat.** From April to June, afternoons are hot: carry water and hats. ![The City Palace rising above the ghats of Lake Pichola](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/_next/static/immutable/media/city-palace.0pw2nl9eyqemn.jpg) *The City Palace above the ghats of Lake Pichola · Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0* ### More family outings North of the old city, and a little nearer the hotel, three more places are worth a few hours: - **Fateh Sagar Lake**: Another of Udaipur’s lakes, with boat rides and evening walks along the Pal, its lakeside promenade. - **Saheliyon Ki Bari**: An 18th-century garden of fountains, lotus pools and marble pavilions – an easy outing with small children. - **Shilpgram**: A crafts village of traditional rural houses from western India, with artisans at work and folk performances. - [Fateh Sagar Lake](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/5-must-visit-places-in-udaipur-near-hotel-rudra-kripa) (to the Pal, the lakeside promenade by Moti Magri): 7.9 km, about 25 min by car - [Saheliyon Ki Bari](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/5-must-visit-places-in-udaipur-near-hotel-rudra-kripa): 6.4 km, about 20 min by car - Shilpgram crafts village: 8.4 km, about 25 min by car ### Restaurants near Lake Pichola Rooftop restaurants line the ghats around Gangaur Ghat and Ambrai Ghat, and many look straight out over the water – book a table for sunset if the view matters to you. Ambrai Ghat, on the west shore, has the classic view of the City Palace across the lake. Back at the hotel, the restaurant serves Rajasthani and continental dishes, and you can reserve a table by WhatsApp or phone. ## Book your stay at Hotel Rudra Kripa If a calm, family-friendly hotel in Udaipur with the lake a drive away suits you, we’d be glad to welcome you for a weekend or a longer holiday. A few pointers if you’re still deciding: - Traveling as a couple or love design? Compare [boutique hotels in Udaipur near Lake Pichola](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/boutique-hotels-in-udaipur-near-lake-pichola). - Arriving by train? Read our [hotel near Udaipur City railway station](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/hotel-in-udaipur-city-near-railway-station) guide. - Choosing an area? See [where to stay in Udaipur](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/blog/best-hotels-to-stay-in-udaipur). - Want a pool to yourselves? Check what a hotel in Udaipur with a private pool really offers – a pool of your own, or private use of a shared one at set times. - If you’re comparing budget hotels in Udaipur, check what’s included – breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi – not only the nightly rate. To book, use our [enquiry form](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/contact#enquiry) or call [+91 96100 04244](tel:+919610004244) (phone or [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919610004244)). We look forward to welcoming you and your family. ## Frequently asked questions ### How far is Lake Pichola from the hotel? About 9.3 km by road to Gangaur Ghat – around 25 min by car. The City Palace is about 9.2 km away, and Ambrai Ghat about 9.7 km. ### Do the rooms have a lake view? No. The hotel is in Sukher, a drive from the lake, and from the rooftop you look out to the Aravalli hills. For lake views, go to Ambrai Ghat, across the water from the City Palace, or take a boat at sunset. ### Is the hotel suitable for families? Yes: two room types, a multi-cuisine restaurant, room service, a rooftop pool and free parking. Ask about an extra bed when you [enquire](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/contact#enquiry). ### What is there for families near the lake? Around Lake Pichola: the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Bagore Ki Haveli’s evening folk dance show and boat rides on the lake. North of the old city, and nearer the hotel: Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon Ki Bari and the crafts village of Shilpgram. ### Where can we eat near Lake Pichola? Rooftop restaurants line the ghats around Gangaur Ghat and Ambrai Ghat, many with views over the water. Back at the hotel, our [restaurant](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/restaurant) serves Rajasthani and continental dishes. ### How do we get to the ghats from Sukher? By taxi or auto-rickshaw – about 25 min by car to Gangaur Ghat. Parking near the ghats is limited, so if you came by car, leave it at the hotel, where parking is free. Our team can help with travel arrangements. --- Hotel Rudra Kripa, Sukher, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India · Phone and WhatsApp: [+91 96100 04244](tel:+919610004244) · Email: [info@hotelrudrakripa.com](mailto:info@hotelrudrakripa.com) · [Send an enquiry](https://hotelrudrakripa.com/contact#enquiry)