One of the most beautiful tourist places of India, and, perhaps, Rajasthan´s most enchanting destination, Udaipur--aptly called "the Venice of the East"--was the former Kingdom of Mewar. Home to the martial Rajput clan of the Great Sisodias, Udaipur has a mercurial past and energetic present that intrigue and enchant people no end.
Udaipur was the only kingdom that wasn´t molested by the Mughals. Its rulers defied even the British rulers. Udaipur was the only Indian kingdom that did not attend the durbar held in the honor of one of the colonial masters from Britain in the early 90s. No wonder, the Udaipur rulers earned the respect of not only their friends but also their foes and rivals who admired the fierce sense of independence and pride of the rulers of the great kingdom.
Udaipur´s matchless grandeur, not to mention beauty, has inspired many filmmakers from India and abroad to shoot certain scenes of their films--that include blockbusters such as Octopussy, Guide, and Eklavaya--at the many beautiful landmarks of "the City of Lakes".
Attractions
Much famous as "the City of Lakes" for its many stunning lakes such as Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar, Udaipur--to quote a renowned Englishman-- is "like no other place on earth".
At Udaipur, admire the unique architecture of the place´s many striking palaces (interestingly, many of them, such as Lake Palace and City Palace, have been converted into wonderful luxury hotels complete with all modern amenities and facilities); enjoy lakeside walks at dawn, hear the many tales of royal intrigues, and go for shopping in the Old Bazaar from where you can buy fantastic handicrafts and works of art (including miniature paintings) that depict the rich cultural heritage of the place.
Also, don´t miss the chance to see the place´s many attractions such as Lake Palace (a white marble palace that appears to float amazingly on the still waters of Lake Pichola), City Palace (the largest palace complex in the state), Udaipur Solar Observatory (Asia´s only solar observatory), Dudh Talai (Rock Garden), Sajjangarh Fort (magnificent 18th century fort), Jagdish Temple (17th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Bagore-ki-Haveli (famous for its amazing architecture).
Among the nearby attractions of Udaipur, Ranakpur (famous for its wonderful Jain Temple), Haldi Ghati (the place where the great Rajput Warrior Maharana Pratap fought a fierce battle against the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Great), Nath Dwara (Gateway to the Lord dedicated to Lord Krishna), Mount Abu (a beautiful hill station), Kumbhal Garh (famous for its 15th century fort), and Chittor Garh (the former capital of the Mewar Kingdom) are worth visiting and must not be missed.
Holiday in Udaipur Package Duration - 04 Days /
03 Nights
Day 01: Arrive Udaipur
Arrive Udaipur by flight or train. Transfer to the hotel. Evening at
leisure or visit Crystal art gallery (on own) or can shop at Hathi Pole
market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Full day excursion to Nathdwara
Morning you will proceed for Nathdwara approx 30 kms.On arrival proceed
towards temple for Darshan. Evening back to Udaipur. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 03: In Udaipur
Morning you proceed for half day sight seeing of Udaipur - Visiting
Maharana Pratap Smarak, Sahelion ki badi, City Palace. Afternoon free at
leisure. Evening visit the historical temple of Eklingi. Approx 19 km
from Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Depart Udaipur
Morning you will be transferred to Udaipur railway station / airport
for your return journey back home.
