Angelic city of Udaipur has all the elements of a fairy tale composition. Surrounded by Aravalli hills, three picturesque lakes and entrancing palaces and grand monuments, it undoubtedly deserves the title of being one of the most romantic cities in India. It has as many as two lake palaces and several gardens and mansions to boast about. Founded by Udai Singh, the city reverberates with the legends of indomitable Maharana Pratap, who was the only Rajput hero who could stall the raging Mughar Army for years together.
Places to See
The major sights, landmarks and monuments at Udaipur include:
- Gulab Bagh
- Lake Pichola (with its Lake Palace)
- Musical Fountain
- City Palace
- Jagdish Temple
- Bagor ki Haveli
- Pratap Memorial
- Ahar
- Fateh Sagar
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Shilpgram
- Sahelion ki Bari Gardens
- Rock Garden
- Monsoon Palace
Shopping
Embroidered fabric and textiles and handicrafts with beautiful mirror work can be bought from the shops inside the fort. Government-run Rajasthali Emproium near Amar Sagar Gate is not as dazzling as regular bazaars but is a safer bet for buying authentic crafts of the region. Only experts should try their luck in buying crystals, precious minerals or dinosaur fossils.
Where to Stay
The hotels and accommodations in the city do their best to capture the transcendental beauty of Udaipur and make your stay pleasurable and enjoyable. Ranging from budget accommodations to superlative luxury heritage hotels, Udaipur offers the best stay options in India. We recommend:
- Hotel Lake Palace
- Hotel Udaivilas
- Hotel Quality Inn Vishnupriya
- Hotel Hilltop Palace
- Hotel Paras Mahal
- Hotel Rajdarshan
- Hotel Trident Hilton
- Hotel Devigarh
- Hotel Fateh Prakash Palace
- Hotel Karni Fort Bambora
- Hotel The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace
- Hotel Shikarbadi
- Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace
How to Reach Udaipur
Udaipur is easily accessible by road, rail or air. Traveling to Udaipur by air is undoubtedly the quickest way but reaching Udaipur by road makes for an amazing drive with frequently changing landscapes and colorful lifestyle of Rajasthan.
By Road: Extensive road network and regular ordinary, deluxe and AC bus services connect Udaipur to major cities and tourist destinations in Rajasthan and its neighboring states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
By Rail: Udaipur City railway status has regular trains to and from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chittaurgarh along with several other important cities in India.
By Air: Most of the airlines operate from the domestic airport at Udaipur and there are regular flights to and from key Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
