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Things to do in Udaipur

Known as the ‘City of Lakes’ Udaipur possesses splendid beauty. The city boasts some of the most beautiful lakes in the state that includes the Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar Lake. Sightseeing and shopping tops the list of things to do in Udaipur. Enter the Rajput-era and explore the royal grandeur by visiting various Udaipur palaces. You can enjoy a ticketed ’Mewar Light and Sound Show’ that is hosted every evening within the City Palace premises. Visit stunning Lake Palace that is situated on a small island in the Pichola Lake and has been converted into a luxury hotel now.

Walk around in museums and explore interesting collection of Rajasthani folk art like fascinating puppets, attires and accessories used by royals or check out Udaipur Solar Observatory on Fateh Sagar Lake. Plan a royal picnic and spend some peaceful moments at regal gardens like Saheliyon ki Bari or Gulab Bagh.

You can catch up a spectacular view of Udaipur and enjoy the orange-yellow skies during sunsets from Monsoon Palace or Sajjangarh that lies on the outskirts of the city.

Shopaholics can shop for traditional silver work footwear (jutties), colourful clothes, puppets and beautiful silver jewellery. After shopping feast on traditional mouth watering Rajasthani meal in your hotel or keep it light with South Indian delicacies- the choices are endless.

Sightseeing in Udaipur


There are a lot of options for sightseeing in Udaipur. Udaipur the capital of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Mewar stands out in stark contrast to other Rajasthani cities mainly because it is set on the banks of freshwater lakes, the Pichola, Fatehsagar, Doodh Talai and Swaroopsagar.

Shopping in Udaipur


There are lots of little shops in Udaipur where you can buy all sorts of things – colourful clothes, tie-dye fabrics, folk toys, silver jewellery and wall hangings.

Activities in Udaipur


Activities in Udaipur is all about visiting temples fairy-tale palaces and shopping. Ask you hotel to arrange a romantic dinner on a boat.

NearBy Places in Udaipur


There are many places around Udaipur. The Dilwara Jain temples, about 5 km to the north.

Eating Out in Udaipur


There are many options for places to eat in Udaipur. From fine dining in five star luxury restaurants to cafes serving south Indian specialities and spaghetti – the choice is endless.

Festivals & Events in Udaipur


Udaipur festival list include Mewar Festival held in March at Udaipur is a festival welcoming spring with food, song and dance.


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