UdaipurRich in cultural heritage, Udaipur,more popularly known as the Cityof Lakes, is the historic capital ofthe Mewar kingdom where you canhave a glimpse of the imperialRajput era. The alluring city isnestled in between the denseAravali range and the banks of thelake Pichola.

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Udaipur is a charming city often referred toas "Venice of the East". It is home tonumerous historical monuments, palacesand forts that stand as a remembrance toMaharana Udai Singh II who was thefounder of the city. The most amazingattribute of the city is that it is settled on thebank of three interconnected lakes namely,Swaroop Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake, andFateh Sagar Lake. The major tourist placesof the city includes the Antique CarsMuseum, the majestic Udaipur Lake Palace,Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake and theMonsoon Palace. All the places are uniqueon its own.

Shopping in Udaipur is quite an aesthetictreat in itself, given the colourful lanes,beautiful crafts, astonishing intricacy andlovely knick knacks one can observe here.Head to one of the markets in Udaipur topick out great jootis, camel leather items,silk produce and much more. Go shoppingin Udaipur to pick up eclectic goodies orhandicrafts, but do make sure you bargainwhile you are at it! Some markets you cancheck out are Chetak Circle, Bapu Bazaarand City Palace Shopping Complex.

Armed with various options, one can set toexperiment with a new sort of cuisine. Onceyou are done with eating, polish off the mealwith Diljani, a local sweet that is popular allover Rajasthan. Enjoy the best of Daal-Baati

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and Gatta Curry here and take backyummilicious food memories.

Even though the City of Lakes doesn'tpromise a happening nightlife, it still offers afew drinking holes for those lazy eveningswhen you want to chill. Make your way toone of the places, each of which has aunique and different ambience from theother. After the hectic day of exploration,make your way to one of these places whereyou can sip a cool drink and chill. Let therelaxed atmosphere take over and let allyour exhaustion loose.

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What To

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1 Hathi Pole

Silawatwari, Brahmpuri, Udaipur,Rajasthan 313001, India

An important market in Udaipur whichdisplays all sorts of handicrafts and folk artsof Rajasthan,Hathi Pole is one of the less touristy(frequented more by locals) and hence fairlypriced markets here. Do make it a point topick up the famousRajasthani miniature paintings when youstroll down these streets. Even if you feelthe painting is reasonable, do try to bargain.It is best to park your car at the

City Palace complex and head here walking.

2 Speed Boating at Fateh SagarLake

Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur, Rajasthan313001, India

Speed, thrill and the waves lashing allaround you. If an adrenaline rush is whatyou need,Speed Boating at Fateh Sagar Lake is just thething for you. The speed boat can carry uptoten people including the speed boatoperator. You could either go for a whizzingspin or traverse long distance and see majorsight seeing spots such as Nehru Island andUdaipur Solar Observatory. Whilst on aspeed boat, there isn't much you need to dobesides enjoying the beauty of Udaipur.

3 Tibetan Market

Samor Bagh, Lake Palace Road,Pichola Lake Near Dudh Talai,Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

During winters, the Tibetan Market comes tolife in the city of lakes, with Tibetanstallholders coming here from differentparts of India. The start of the winter seasonin Udaipur is marked by the setting up ofthis market. Started in 1961, the Tibetanscome here for 120 days and return with theend of the season. They also sellhandicrafts, carpets and rugs apart fromclothes.

4 City Palace

Lake Pichola, City Palace Complex,Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

Touted as one of the biggest palaces inRajasthan, the City Palace was built byMaharana Udai Singh in 1559. Witnessing anumber of additions with each successiveruler of the Mewar kingdom, the palacetoday is a beautiful combination of Mughaland Rajasthani architecture. Standing as a

toast to the rich heritage of India, themajestic gateways here portray incredibleintricacy. Notable places of interest here areAmar Vilas, Badi Mahal, Moti Mahal, DurbarHall and Jagdish Mandir.

The City Palace of Udaipur is known to beone of the most expensive monuments forvisitors all over the world. It is said thatviewing the full palace can cost up to INR10000 per person. Amazed? Well it does costa bomb, but only because it has somethingexquisite to offer.

5 Bagore Ki Haveli

Ambapol, Picchola Lake, Udaipur,Rajasthan 313001, India

Silent corridors and eerie rooms in the days,the courtyards ofBagore ki Haveli are decked in thetraditional fineries of Rajasthan in theevenings. Watch women with stacks ofearthen pots dance to local beats or watchthe puppets shake and move to the songslike live beings! The best part about this

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show is that it is done in both Hindi andEnglish, making it foreigner friendly. Don’tforget to take your mosquito repellent asthe lights can attract them and you don’twant to become their food.

If you visit the Haveli in the daytime, you cansee the rooms of this 18th century havelifurnished in the traditional way. Somerooms have interesting cultural displays,including one gigantic turban that is toutedas the world's largest.

Where To

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1 Lake Palace Restaurant

The Taj Lake Palace Hotel, LakePichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001,India

+91-294-2428800

Grand chandeliers, imposing paintings,antique furniture and a luxuriousatmosphere best describe the Lake PalaceRestaurant, which promises a diningexperience fit for royalty. With courteousstaff and a lake view locationcomplementing the yummy Continental,Asian, Indian, Contemporary Western andItalian cuisines, the Lake Palace Restaurantmakes for a mesmerising dining experience.

Be it the lavish buffet spread or thechoicest dishes from their a la carte, theLake Palace Restaurant leaves noopportunity to flatter the foodie in you. Also,if you are keen to experiment, you can takeone step further from the Daal Baati andenjoy other Rajasthani delicacies like LaasMaas here!

2 Millets of Mewar

Near Hanuman Ghat Hotel, NayiPuliya, Outside Chand Pol, Udaipur,Rajasthan 313001, India

+91-8769348440

Serving pure organic cuisine for those whoare health conscious, this vegan restaurantMillets of Mewar is a favourite amongforeign nationals who visit India. The staffhere is friendly and welcoming and it is apleasure to bite into the delicious pizzas,cakes, salads and much more. The steal dealhere is knowing that what’s going inside youis completely organic and totally healthy.

This restaurant also organises cookinglessons for a group of five people or more.Do try the Millet Aloo Tikki and Dum Aloo.

3 Tribute Restaurant

89/B, Behind Monika Complex, NearAmbamata Temple, Rang Sagar,Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India

+91-294-2430415 +91-7073123954

Tribute is a splendid lakeside restaurantfamous for its exquisite decor, courteousservice and lip-smacking vegetarian and nonvegetarian cuisine. The restaurant is a tribute to the warrior

horse Chetak, the most prized and trustedcompanion of Maharan Pratap. Therestaurant enjoys a serene location, situatedat the edge of the Old City of Udaipur. Withunhindered views of the Rangsagar Islands,the place sees a lot of migratory andresident birds, making it an ideal place forbirdwatching.  

4 Jaiwana Haveli RooftopRestaurant

14, Lalghat, Jaiwana Haveli, JagdishChowk, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001,India

+91-294-2411103

Totally worth the climb up the cramped andnarrow staircase of the Jaiwana Haveli, thisis a great place to head to for continentalstyle egg, toasts and the perfect cappuccino.With the views of the royal palace on oneside, Lake Pichola on the other andyummilicious food in front of you, this placeis as close to perfect as it gets for a cosymeal. Don’t forget to try the Malai Kofta,

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Bhindi Masala and Veg Biryani they serve atJaiwana Haveli Rooftop Restaurant.

The waiters are pleasant and effecient,taking care of your smallest needs andready to help with any recommendations.Once you come to this place, you are boundto do a repeat!

5 Surya Mahal

Udaivilas Hotel, Civil Lines, Hari DasjiKi Magri, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001,India

+91-294-2433300

The in-house restaurant of the Oberoi Hotel,Suryamahal has an authentic Rajasthanimenu comprising of the signature daal batichurma, rogan josh, kebabs and theevergreen paneer makhani! They also servecontinental food and a delicious range ofcocktails. The restaurant has a soothingdecor and courteous wait staff.

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SeeA: Hathi PoleB: Speed Boating at Fateh Sagar LakeC: Tibetan MarketD: City PalaceE: Bagore Ki Haveli

AccommodationF: Little Garden Guest HouseG: Taj Lake PalaceH: The Leela Palace UdaipurI: Little Garden Guest HouseJ: Taj Lake PalaceK: The Leela Palace UdaipurL: Little Garden Guest HouseM: Taj Lake PalaceN: The Leela Palace Udaipur

FoodO: Lake Palace RestaurantP: Millets of MewarQ: Tribute RestaurantR: Jaiwana Haveli Rooftop RestaurantS: Surya Mahal