Essential Information About Udaipur

Udaipur being a cultural melting pot, there are several languages spoken in this region. The most common language of Udaipur is Mewari, and Hindi is also widely spoken throughout this town. You will also come across local languages like Marwari, Urdu, Wagdi, and Gujarati in Udaipur.

Food

Udaipur has a huge repertoire of food that will satiate your taste buds. You must start your food tour by sampling some of the delicious street food in Udaipur. It includes Lala Ki Kachori, Delhi Gate ki Jalebi, Boiled egg bhurji, Boharwadi Falafels, Ayad Ka Samosa and Mirchi Bada. Savor delicacies like Dal Baati Choorma, Pyaaz Kachori, and sweets like Ghewar in this lake town.

If you are looking to sit down for a proper meal, try the thalis at Natraj Thali. Enjoy piping hot chapatis with a glass of show while reveling in the beauty of this town.

For some of the best Rajasthani food in Udaipur, try the Ambre or the Ras Leela where the Laal Maas is cooked to perfection.  To wash down all this delicious food, gulp down the drinks at Jagat Niwas & Upre while enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Pichola.

Other places where you can get the best food in Udaipur include Devigarh Fort Palace and Palki Khanna. <readmore>

Fairs and festivals

You will love the riot of colors and celebrations at Udaipur where every festival is celebrated with gusto and fervor. Among these festivals of Udaipur, one of the most significant ones is the Mewar or Gangaur Festival. During this festival, the women dress up in their traditional attire and then decorate the statues of Isar and Gangaur. They carry the figures throughout the town in a procession that ends at Lake Pichola. There are many traditional dances, folk performances and fireworks display.

Among the important festivals of Udaipur is the Teej festival that is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated during July-August and is known as the festival of swings where every swing is adorned with flowers. Rajasthani women pray for a long and happy married life during this festival.

If you are looking for a more local traditional Udaipur festival, head to the Shilpgram craft fair. This craft fair organizes a 10-day mela to display the local culture in the exquisite craftsmanship of the various huts here. Pick up local artifacts and watch the beauty of rural life unfold in front of your eyes here.