Udaipur

The city of Udaipur is drenched into opulence, heritage, extravagance, and royalty. The city evokes images of regal architectures and tranquil lakes. Every facade of Udaipur is soothing to the eyes. From taking a boat ride on the pristine Lake Pichola to visiting some of the most gorgeous palaces narrating some historical tales. That’s why it remains a romantic destination to tie the knot of love.

Start your holiday to Udaipur by visiting Lake Palace which has now been transformed into a royal hotel managed by the Taj Group. The palace has 83 rooms and suites and remains a dream stay of every extravagant soul. It was built between 1743 and 1746 and features grand courtyards lined with pillared terraces, beautiful fountains and well kept gardens. City Palace of Udaipur is also worth a visit. The construction work of this palace took over a period of nearly 400 years. It has a flamboyant style with a mix of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. It rests on the east of Lake Pichola and houses balconies, towers and cupolas designed with intricate mirror work, wall paintings, silver-work and inlay-work. The beauty of Jag Mandir of Udaipur is magnificent. Resting peacefully in the middle of Lake Pichola, this palace can be reached only by taking a boat ride. Here you will see intricate sculptures and a kind of serenity in the air. A visit to the Saheliyon-Ki-Bari is also must in Udaipur. This garden was especially made for the queen and her attendants to enjoy their free time at peace. Its beautiful lotus pool, marble elephants, exceptional architecture, central fountains and sprawling gardens make it an ideal relaxation place.

An evening boat ride on the very beautiful Lake Pichola is worth experiencing when you are in Udaipur. The lake is visited by every nature and peace seeker. From here visitors can catch enthralling vistas of nestling hills, gardens, temples and havelis. Fateh Sagar Lake is another popular lake in the city which was named after Maharana Fateh Singh.

How to Reach:
By Air: The Maharana Pratap airport is the closest airport to Udaipur around 20 kilometres away from the city.
By Rail: Udaipur has a sprawling railway link and is well connected with major Indian cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata, Indore, Mumbai, etc.
By Road: National Highway 8 connects Udaipur with Delhi and Mumbai. Apart from state run buses, air-conditioned private coaches are also available.