India · City Guide
Udaipur
Udaipur is the most romantic and visually extraordinary city in Rajasthan, the City of Lakes set around the beautiful Lake Pichola with the magnificent Lake Palace floating on the water and the imposing City Palace rising above the lakeside ghats. From the City Palace Museum and the Lake Palace to the Jagdish Temple, the local bazaars and the beautiful evening light on the Pichola, Udaipur provides the most romantic and atmospheric of all Rajasthani city experiences.
Elect's take
"Udaipur is the Indian city I would choose to take someone who had never visited India before. The combination of the lake, the palace, the extraordinary light and the complete sense of being in a place unlike anywhere else in the world creates a first impression that is genuinely unforgettable."
The Lake Palace, a white marble palace floating on Lake Pichola and now operating as one of India's most celebrated luxury hotels, creates one of the most extraordinary hotel experiences in the world and one of the most remarkable architectural views available in India. The City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, a massive white marble and granite building rising above the lake with outstanding museum collections and beautiful internal courtyards. The evening boat trip on Lake Pichola watching the sunset illuminate the palaces and ghats is one of the most magical experiences in Indian travel. The Jagdish Temple, the Saheliyon ki Bari gardens and the bazaars of the old city are all excellent.
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Lake Palace
A white marble palace floating on Lake Pichola and one of India's most iconic luxury hotels.
City Palace
The largest palace complex in Rajasthan with outstanding museum collections and lake views.
Lake Pichola
A beautiful artificial lake providing the extraordinary setting for the city's palaces and ghats.
Sunset Boat Trips
Evening boat trips on the lake watching the sunset illuminate the palaces and architecture.
Jagdish Temple
A beautiful 17th century Vishnu temple in the heart of the old city near the palace.
Rajasthani Culture
Vibrant folk music, dance performances and outstanding textile and miniature painting traditions.
