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About Udaipur Tourism
Few places in arid Rajasthan can compel travelers with an unwavering charm as Udaipur does. The scenic backdrop of the Aravallis, old Havelis, and the shimmering lakes embodies the essence of Udaipur tourism. Famously known as the ‘City of Lakes,' Udaipur’s beauty and aura are unmatched with glistening lakes, picturesque forts, colorful bazaars, timeless streets, and lovely countrysides. Families and friends can plan a fun trip to Udaipur, but the romantic ambiance of this town makes it most suitable for couples. A travel guide of Udaipur shows popular attractions in Lake City including Lake Palace and Lake Pichola as well as information about shopping in Udaipur and a list of hotels in Udaipur. Carry a tourist map of Udaipur if you're looking to go for self-guided sightseeing. Also, check out flights to Udaipur in advance to avoid very expensive flights. Dubbed as the Venice of the East, Udaipur is truly a perfect destination for culture seekers, nature lovers, honeymooners, and families.
The best time to visit Udaipur is during the winter season from September to February when the weather cools down considerably. Udaipur has a variety of fun tourist experiences like sunset boat cruises, haveli tours, desert safaris, ropeway excursions, craft fairs, museum tours, and vintage car shows. Weave romance-laden tales by the five lakes in Udaipur: Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Jaisamand Lake, Udai Sagar Lake and Rajsamand Lake. Udaipur tourism also includes spicy food, like Lal Maas- which has a lively mixture of red chilies, mutton, and herbs.
Shopaholics will have a gala time here exploring the ancient and colorful bazaars of Udaipur. Embrace the Rajasthani culture by shopping for traditional souvenirs, paintings, and artisanal products here.
You can visit Udaipur tourist places like the five lakes, City Palace, Eklingji Temple, Saheliyo Ki Bari, Jag Mandir Palace, Gulab Bagh Zoo, Doodh Talai Musical Garden and the Vintage Car Museum. Explore the old-world feel of the ‘Venice of the East’ and take horseback rides on the lovely country slopes here. The City Palace Museum Udaipur entry fee includes the fees for the light and sound show. However, when here make sure to check out the City Palace Udaipur Light and Sound Show timings as well. Make sure to find out some facts about Udaipur history, before going.
While exploring the beautiful city of Udaipur, treat yourself with lip-smacking food. The food in Udaipur is famous for rich flavors, textures, and tastes. Try the mouth-watering street food in Udaipur which comprises of boiled egg Bhurji, Mirchi bada, kachoris, bread pakoda, daal baati choorma, dabeli, paani puri, pav bhaji, sandwiches, Maggi, kulhad coffee, and hari mirch chai shots. The street food is inspired by Rajasthani spices and taste. The famous place to try these delicacies is to visit Chetak Circle, Police line road, Bombay market, lake palace road, Panchwati, Townhall, and Fatehsagar lake. While exploring the city, explore the flavorsome and delicious food of the city.
Immerse yourself in the diverse cultural environment of Udaipur and enjoy the alluring beauty of lakes, forts, and vintage car museums. Unwind on this Udaipur trip with a sunset boat cruise on the surreal Lake Pichola. While on this cruise, enjoy the beauty of elevated hills, decorated temples, lofty palaces, and bathing ghats on all sides. Marvel at the architectural and classical wonders-City Palace, Kumbhalgarh fort and Sajjan Garh Fort. Witness the excellent combination of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture at the City Palace on this Udaipur travel guide. Tourists will love the peaceful environment of the Sajjan Garh fort that overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake. Udaipur tourism guide also involves a tour of some historical wonders like the Bagore ki Haveli, Jagdish Temple, Pratap Smarak, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Shilp Gram, and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal. A trip to Udaipur is incomplete without a ropeway excursion across the city that offers beautiful aerial views. This ride also takes tourists to the Karni Mata temple where you can seek blessings from the Goddess. As part of Udaipur tourism, brave the blistering heat to explore the Udaipur Lake Palace that lies on the Jag Niwas Island. Enjoy a fairytale rendezvous here where the rooms are painted in pink stone works, lotus leaves and winding archways. The pillared terraces and fountains add to the charm of this palace. As part of a Udaipur travel guide, tourists can also go on fun cycle tours to explore the city. You can cycle through Jagdish Chowk, pass by the famous Clock Tower, pick up spices at the Bada Bazar before heading to Lake Pichola, and spend some moments of solace there. Pick up some exquisite handmade papers, cloth lanterns, puppets, wall hangings, Pichwai paintings, batik prints, tie and dye, and bandhani sarees. Some of the famous bazaars in Udaipur are Bada Bazaar, Rajasthali, Sadhana Emporium, and Hathi Pol. Udaipur travel information also includes exciting horse rides around the Aravallis where you may be able to spot antelopes, blue bull, and chausingha. Enjoy the thrill of vintage car collections at the Vintage & Classic Car Collection Museum. The romantic grandeur and ambiance of Udaipur is perfect for a holiday retreat and makes it a perfect tourist hotspot.
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Perched on a hilltop, the beauty of the Monsoon Palace illuminates the skyline of Udaipur. This palace was created as a summer retreat for the Mewar kings where they could sit and watch the monsoon clouds, hence the name. Formerly known as the Sajjangarh Palace, this palace offers a panoramic view of the surrounding country...
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The Dabok or Maharana Pratap Airport is the closest airport to this lake town and lies 22 kilometers f
rom the city center. This is one of the best ways to travel to Udaipur as there are regular flights from major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.Major airlines that offer flights to Udaipur include Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan. Once you reach the Udaipur airport, always hire pre-paid taxis and cabs to take you around the city.
Udaipur has a good railway network that connects it major cities. Tourists can take the Gwalior-Udaipu
r Express, Mewar Express, Chetak Express, Annanya Express, and the Bandra-Udaipur SF Express. For a more luxurious ride, tourists can also hop onto the Palace of Wheels train that makes a stop here.Visit this “Venice of the East” that is famous for its grand forts, palaces, wildlife sanctuaries and lakes. You will be able to witness the rich heritage and culture here. Take a tour of all the major lakes in Udaipur including Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udaisagar Lake and Jaisamand Lake. This lake town is also one of the royal wedding destination in the country. On a trip to Udaipur make sure you visit hot spots like Lake Pichola, Kumbhalgarh Fort, City Palace, Cable Car, Jag Mandir, Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum and others. Book your tickets now to enjoy a mesmerizing holiday in the beautiful lake city of Udaipur!
The National Highway 8 connects Udaipur to Delhi and Mumbai and the drive takes about 10-11 hours. Dr
iving here on your own is also a good option, and tourists can travel by their vehicle or hire a car.Popular Packages
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There are plenty of hotels in the lal ghat, gangaur ghat area and both are ideally located for tourists wishing to be near all the attractions in Udaipur as lal ghat is walking distance from a lot of the major places to visit in Udaipur.
Udaipur is one of the most popular travel destinations in India and as such, is full of reliable places for solo travellers to stay. As long as the necessary precautions are taken and a general awareness is practiced, there is nothing wrong with Udaipur as a city for solo travel.
Generally, 2 nights and 3 days package is recommendable for exploring Udaipur. Sightseeing in Udaipur can be done in 2 days including shopping. 3rd days include departure. If you would like to explore nearby areas as well like Mount Abu then 5 days package would be enough.
Udaipur is comparatively safe as compared to other cities in India. The crime rate is pretty less. However, small crimes like theft, purse snatching etc can be seen at some places. It is advisable to be cautious about your surroundings especially at public places and tourist places.
Yes, Udaipur is worth visiting as the city has many mesmerizing places to see comprising beautiful lakes, spellbinding palaces, famous temples, stunning gardens, and mouth-watering street food.
One can cover many attractions in Udaipur on a 2 days visit such as City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake, Monsoon Palace, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Biological Park, Marvel Waterpark, Lake Badi, and also visit the colorful and vibrant markets of Udaipur.
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