Udaipur, known as the “City of Lakes,” is one of Rajasthan’s most enchanting destinations. Famous for its majestic palaces, serene lakes, and vibrant heritage, it offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and romance. With Rajasthan Tour Travels, your visit to Udaipur becomes a seamless experience, filled with royal charm and cultural richness.
The distance from Jaipur to Udaipur by taxi is approximately 393 km, and the journey by road takes around 6 to 7 hours by booking our Jaipur car rental service. Alternatively, you can opt for a quick train or flight.
Rajasthan Tour Travels’s clients seeking to book their jewellery trip will find the opportunity to explore the most magnificent areas of this beautiful city.
🏰 Must-Visit Palaces in Udaipur
- City Palace: With Lake Pichola’s eastern border as its backdrop, the City Palace represents the spontaneous magnificence of Udaipur. The City Palace occupies several balconies, towers, and cupolas, smoothly combining the features of the Rajasthani and the Mughal. Your passage through the palace’s elaborate colonial marble passageways, intricate mirroring, bright paintings and delicately carved entrances will remind you of the past of Mewar. Don’t forget to visit the Crystal Gallery, a vintage car museum, and enjoy the fantastic views of Lake Pichola and the city from the palace’s terraces. A must-see for enthusiasts of history and a photographer’s dream.
- Lake Pichola – Udaipur is most vivid around its lakes, with Lake Pichola occupying the first position among these water treasures. Amarideep’s heritage hotels and fearlessly glistening ghats are the landmarks ensuring that Lake Pichola will stun visitors with its awe-inspiring sunset boat rides. Sitting elegantly upon the still waters of Lake Pichola are two of the most alluring of Udaipur’s attractions, namely, Jag Mandir and Taj Lake Palace; the latter seems to be floating over the lake like a mysterious dream. A night cruise on Lake Pichola is not simply a sightseeing cruise; you don’t have to leave the comfort of your boat to slowly experience the charms of Udaipur and the elegance of bygone ages.
- Jag Mandir – Jag Mandir, or Lake Garden Palace, is standing peacefully on the serene waters of Lake Pichola and is reachable by boat in a few minutes. Lying on an island in Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir was built in the 17th century as a royal summer resort and catches because of its marble elephant protectors and serene gardens that protect the visitors from the Rajasthani sun. It is relatively quiet compared to most of the city’s other attractions; that means it is perfect for a quiet walk and serious thinking.
- Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace): – Sajjangarh Palace offers a spectacular view of Udaipur and its lakes as well as the shape of the Aravalli mountain range due to its view from Bansdara hills. Built initially as an observatory and a monsoon retreat, this white marble palace has become one of the popular viewing points especially at sunset. From Sajjangarh, the sunset dipping into the hills creates a magical view that will attract both photographers and lovers.
- Jagdish Temple: – Situated in the hub of a moving neighbourhood close to the City Palace, Jagdish Temple epitomises the architectural fame of IndoAryan style. By now, this temple has become its own landmark, the one you can only dream of. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it was built in 1651. The temple’s carved structures and realistic stone elephants and celestial dancers on its walls leave us speechless. Its spiritual core also calls on pilgrims and travellers who live in the aura created by harmonious sounds of temple bells and incense scented throughout the territories. It provides a peaceful break in the quest for a way for people to rediscover the sacredness of the city.
- Saheliyon Ki Bari: – Originally for the queen and the ladies in waiting, Saheliyon Ki Bari, or ‘The Garden of the Maidens’, is a tranquil spot in the midst of the arid scenery of Udaipur. Constructed out of marble water elements, lotus ponds, elephant inlaying and flower beds pruned with perfumed hand refinements, Saheliyon Ki Bari brings forth the atmosphere of old royal living. Lore states that the king built it for his queen and her 48 ladies-in-waiting as a place of tranquillity to do so. It is still a quiet place for visitors who want to appreciate the architectural pretensions and the hush of their solitude.
- Fateh Sagar Lake:- Connecting Udaipur’s picturesque series of lakes through a canal, Fateh Sagar joins Lake Pichola. Among three small islands, one of which is Nehru Park, separated by hills, Fateh Sagar is again an ideal place for boating or relaxing at the bank with the day ending on the horizon. The cool breezes in the morning or evening provide relief from the city-climate of Udaipur’s midday. Udaipur residents find strolling along its waterfront a popular leisure pursuit, which becomes a natural part of local everyday life.
- Bagore Ki Haveli: – It sits at Gangaur Ghat; this haveli dates back to the 18th century and used to be a home for Mewar’s ministers but is now a cultural museum. The experience is not just confined to the sightseeing of the site’s amazing displays or taking photos of its architectural treasures but also to understanding the lively Dharohar Dance Show every night. Just a few kilometres from the city centre is Shilpgram, an art and craft complex renowned for its rural folk heritage. This cultural village also has traditional huts, tribal crafts, live performances, and artisan workshops from western India. If you are out to buy authentic souvenirs that support local craftsmen, Shilpgram is the place. When the annual Shilpgram festival is in full swing, the whole area transforms into a celebration of art and culture. Experience the old customs and traditions which characterise the region by visiting Bagore Ki Haveli.
- Shilpgram: A couple of driving kilometres away from the city centre, Shilpgram represents a rural arts and crafts complex, which has as its goal celebrating India’s folk past. You will come across huts, authentic tribal arts, live shows, and workshops exhibiting artisans of western India in Shilpgram. Shilpgram works well for people who will want to buy authentic souvenirs and support the local crafts. During the month of December, the Shilpgram Festival gets flooded with a variety of bright colours, merry music and the brilliance of the traditional Indian art.
- Ahar Cenotaphs: Few tourists visit, but Ahar Cenotaphs has more than 250 cenotaphs in memory of the Maharanas of Mewar. The cenotaphs have white marble domes and presumably carved pillars to make a historical venue and a quiet retreat from the noisy city streets. The neighbouring Ahar Archaeological Museum displays excavated treasures of more than 1,700 years. Cenotaphs offer an interesting and unknown aspect of the royal past of Udaipur for attractions savouring the offbeat experience.
Rajasthan Tour Travels offers customized palace tours and reliable travel services, making your trip comfortable and memorable. Let us guide you through Udaipur’s regal heritage and uncover the timeless beauty of its royal past.
FAQs
What are the best months to visit Udaipur?
October to March is the best time to escape the scorching summer heat.
Do Lake Pichola boat rides run regularly year-round?
Yes, but bookings are weather-dependent and seasonal with sharp fluctuations in water levels.
Do City Palace has an entry charge?
There are different entry charges based on the section you belong to and whether you take a camera with you or not.
Can we see Lake Palace Hotel if we are not residents?
Although the hotel is only reserved for the residents, one can receive great glimpses of its magnificence from a boat tour.
What is the optimum time of visit for the exploration of the entire city of Udaipur?
If you have two or three days, you will comfortably be able to see the key sights of Udaipur at your own pace.
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