Out of everywhere we visited on our grand tour of India β Udaipur was easily our favourite city. We loved the peacefulness of Udaipur unlike the noise and chaos of other Indian cities like Delhi. It looks beautiful surrounded by the dramatic Aravalli mountains and feels romantic with its tranquil setting on Lake Pichola.
Plus what to do in Udaipur and where to eat and drink in Udaipur. Famous for its scenic location, Rajput-era Royal palaces, old havelis merchant houses and luxury hotels. In a very dry season, it can be completely empty. Udaipur is small enough to explore on foot, we really liked that. We also loved the relaxed atmosphere and had time to chill rather than running around trying to see lots of sights. Its setting on Lake Pichola is beautiful and serene.
Old Palaces appear to float on the shimmering water. Udaipur is a really popular location for Indian weddings. Built on the shore of Lake Pichola, Udaipur is surrounded by the dramatic Aravalli mountains. Looking down at the street scenes of Jagdish Chowk.
Tuk tuks vary in size by cities in India. In Udaipur, they are bigger and can seat 3 people. Our itinerary of Udaipur for day 1 starts early morning at The City Palace, the huge landmark and the must-see sight of Udaipur. Kings are called Maharajas in most of India, however in Udaipur they are called Maharanas which is a title for Rajput kings. The City Palace grew in size over another years as 42 successive Maharanas made their mark by adding more palaces called Mahals.
There are 11 separate palaces inside, most are now a series of museums exhibiting paintings and furniture used by the Royal families. The City Palace complex looks like a fort from the outside, the architecture is a mix of Rajput and Mughal-styles and built entirely in marble and granite.
