Udaipur is one place you cannot miss on your visit to Rajasthan. The city’s beautiful and diverse culture, mouth-watering Rajasthani food and great folk dances will urge you to come again and again. Also, the city carries some amazing royal history and historical monuments with intricate carvings and great great architecture.

So, before you plan a trip, get all the details of Udaipur.

• Currency – Indian Rupee                                                      
• Location – Located in the state of Rajasthan
• Best Time to Visit – October to March
  

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Udaipur is called Maharana Pratap Airport (20kms away). You can easily get down at this airport and take a taxi or cab to the main city. (Udaipur is well connected by flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata etc.)

By Train

You can reach Udaipur by rail services connecting the city to Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Indore, Mumbai and Kota.

Some popular trains are:

Mewar Express, Gwalior-Udaipur Express, Bandra-Udaipur SF Express, Chetak Express etc.

By Road

Udaipur is well connected to Jaipur, Delhi, Indore, Kota and more by road. Also, there are number of options with you when it comes to bus- you have deluxe buses, air-conditioned coaches and State-run transport as well.

Places to See in Udaipur

1. Lake Palace, Pichola Lake

Lake Palace is a must visit place as it is one of the most royal and romantic hotels in the world. Taj Group took over and maintained this heritage property for tourists to see and admire.

You can also enjoy boating on Lake Pichola that resides by the palace.

Entry Fees: INR 400

Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Neel Kamal, Jharokha, Amrit-Sagar, The Sunset Terrace, Helloboho Lake Side Restaurant

2. City Palace

Also located on the banks of Lake Pichola, City Palace is famous for its rich history and splendid architecture. The beauty of this palace inspires many structures even to this day.

Entry Fees: INR 50 per person

Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

The Sunset Terrace, Palki Khana, Restaurant gateway, Govinda’s Cafeteria, Paantya Restaurant

3. Jag Mandir: The Island Temple

As the title says, it is an island temple situated in Lake Pichola. It is famous for its beautiful interiors and grand style of architecture. People are attracted by its intricate marble sculptures and majestic view of the lake.

Opening Hours: 9am to 7pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

The Sunset Terrace, the Darikhana, Upre , the Pool Deck, 1559 AD

4. The Monsoon Palace

Why monsoon palace? The specialty of this palace is that it was built, basically, to watch the monsoon clouds floating by. You can experience great panoramic views of the surrounding and sunset at distance.

Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians, INR 80 – foreigners, INR 20 – Video Camera

Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Chunda Palace Café and Restaurant, Helloboho Lake side restaurant, Sabor – All day Dining, Savage Garden Restaurant, Raaj Bagh Restaurant

4. Ahar Cenotaphs

Its archaeological significance makes it one of the popular destinations in Udaipur. Ahar Cenotaohs were used as a burial ground for the royal family. The site also has an archaeological museum displaying a rare collection of monuments dating 10^th century.

Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians, INR 20 – foreigners

Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Shawarmaa Hut, Bheru Nath Bhel Puri Center, Balaji Restaurant, Nageshwari Bhojnalaya, The Village Café & Restaurant

4. Fateh Sagar Lake

Fateh Sagar Lake is for sure one of the most beautiful sites to see in Udaipur. It consists of three islands and each one has a well maintained park which can be reached by a boat ride.

Entry Fees: No fees

Opening Hours: 9:30am to 7pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Jhumar restaurant, Raaj Bagh restaurant, Hotel Panna Vilas Palace – Lake View, 1559 AD, Shahi Bagh restaurant

4. Saheliyon-ki-Bari: The Garden of the Maidens

As the name suggests, it is beautiful garden with pleasant lotus pool, marble elephants, excellent architecture, fountains and stunning gardens.

Entry Fees: INR 5

Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Chhappan Bhog, Khana Khazana Restaurant, the Bungalow Udaipur, Navidya, Tehkhana restaurant & bar

Fun Things to Do in Ajmer

• Take a sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola
• Indulge in nature photography at Saheliyon-ki-Bari
• Explore the architectural Bagore-ki-Haveli
• Seek Blessings from Karni Mata
• Ride the ropeway for bewitching aerial views of the City of Lakes
• Get your hands on Rajasthani cuisine with ‘Laal Maas’
• Do traditional shopping at Hathi Pol Bazaar
• Visit the beautiful temple where Katy Perry got married – Jag Mandir Palace

Shopping Places

• SHILPGRAM – For handicrafts and artisans
• HATHI POL BAZAAR – miniature paintings, authentic souvenirs, wooden handicrafts etc
• BADA BAZAAR – Rajasthani décor jutis, silver jewelry
• CHETAK CIRCLE – dancing puppets, wall decorations, traditional lanterns, pen, exquisite pottery
• BAPU BAZAAR – crockery, clothing, gadgets
• RAJASTHALI – handcrafted textile, furniture, blue pottery, terracotta pottery, silver and lac jeweler

What to Expect? / Tips

• You must visit Udaipur city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant. Summer heat is very draining, so it’s important to take measures to avoid getting dehydrated (if you visit in the hottest months).
• Holi and diwali are two major festivals of India. So if you wish to experience Holi, then you must visit in the month of March and similarly, for Diwali or Deepawali, visit in the month of Octover-November.
• To experience grand Udaipur marriages, you must find a wedding near your hotel. You just need to ask the owner and the host and most of the times, they are kind enough to let you in.
• Rajasthani Food is very spicy and flavorful, so if you have any disease or are allergic to spices, just beware.

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Udaipur.

Some of them are as follows-

• Trident Udaipur
• Lake Pichola Hotel
• Hotel The Tiger
• Jaiwana Haveli
• Hotel Lakend
• Hotel Aashiya Haveli

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