Udaipur Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Taj Lake Palace Hotel

Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur

 davidjo Says:  Wander around Lake Pichola and get a view of this wonderful hotel situated in the middle of the lake. Maharana Jagat Singh constructed this hotel in 1746 on a 4 acre island and i the marble and mosaic is breathtaking to see. The pavillions have been restored as well as many... 

Floating Palace

Floating Palace, Udaipur

 bradbeaman Says:  How could you come and go from Udaipur without taking some time to get the best possible photo of the floating Palace. I was content to view it from the City Palace but all the better if you could take a boat up to the Floating Palace. The web link is the scene from James... 

Lake Palace

Lake Palace, Udaipur

 ericsas Says:  Lake Palace was one of the filming spots for the James Bond´s movie Octopussy. Now it is a luxury hotel that belongs to the Taj hotels, resorts and palaces. As it is a hotel, if you are not staying there, the only option for being able to go is if you go for lunch or dinner... 

Lake Pichola

Lake Pichola, Udaipur

 ericsas Says:  Lake Pichola is the picturesque spotlight of Udaipur. There are two island palaces on it, Jagmandir, and the Lake Palace. Best way to enjoy the lake is going around it on a boat ride tour. This year 2011, the lake is full of water, but i was told that in the previous years,... 

Jag Mandir island palace

Jag Mandir island palace, Udaipur

 ericsas Says:  This was the first island palace of Lake Pichola. Built in 1622 AD by Maharana Karan, it was intended to be a pleasure palace for regal parties and functions. The legend says that JagMandir was the inspiration behind the world famous Taj Mahal. The island has some elegant... 

Boat Ride on Lake Pichola

Boat Ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur

 ericsas Says:  At the city Palace, you can get an additional ticket for going on a boat around lake Pichola. The price of the ticket in the mornings is 300 INR, and a little more expensive in the evenings. The boat departs from inside the city Palace and it gives you a tour of 1 hour... 

City Palace

City Palace, Udaipur

 ericsas Says:  The city palace, next to Pichola lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and one of its most outstanding features is that it has uniformity in design. One can enter the palace through Baripol or Tripolia gate at the northern end and get a magnificent view of the... 

Meet The Exotic and Funny Pala

Meet The Exotic and Funny Pala, Udaipur

 badfishin88 Says:  I met Pala in Udaipur. He gave me a good deal on my train ride to Jaipur. He booked me on a 10:20 pm bus at around 1pm. So I had a mind boggling 9 hours to drain. So what he did was invited me to stay at his shop which beats staying at a cheesy cafe or the hot confines of my... 

Udaipur's City Palace

Udaipur's City Palace, Udaipur

 leena77 Says:  One must see the gigantic city palace and its museum...it's just fantastic. One can not miss 'light & sound show' also. In winters it starts 7 p.m....it's worth to watch it! It explains the noble and brave history of Rajputs. Have a boat ride in lake pichola...it's... 

Fateh Sagar Lake

Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Fateh Sagar Lake Is hot spot of Udaipurwhere mostly Udaipur Boys find there new Girl friends ha ha 

Hotels  

Jaiwana Haveli

 3 Reviews and 798 Opinions  I chose Jaiwana Haveli based on the recommnendations I found in VT. I booked an standard single room... 

Mewar Haveli

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Restaurants  

1559 ad: Garden restaurant on Fateh Sagar

1559 ad: Garden restaurant on Fateh Sagar, Udaipur

 bradbeaman Says:  Formally known as Mewar Udaipur was founded in 1559. The 1559 open air garden restaurant takes its name from the city founding date. www.1559ad.com 

Udai Kothi: Great Ambiance, but food a let down

Udai Kothi: Great Ambiance, but food a let down, Udaipur

 vanessamumbai Says:  Ambiance was fantastic, just like it was 2 years back when we visited. Service was excellent, and they gave us the same pavilion seating. Such privacy we had. Ordered a chicken dish, but was disappointed that it wasn't cooked in the spices the way Indian food is done. Wee... 

PARATHA HUT: DON'T MISS TO HAVE A LUNCH OR DINNER ON PARATHA HU

PARATHA HUT: DON'T MISS TO HAVE A LUNCH OR DINNER ON PARATHA HU, Udaipur

 siddharthsoni Says:  A VERY GOOD RESTAURANT IN INDIATHE RESTAURANT HAS 20 DIFFERENT TASTE OF PARATHA'S IN PURE DESI GHEE WHICH IS ONE OF THE GREAT ACHIEVEMENT IN UDAIPUR. IT ALSO PROVIDE PUNJABI FOOD, CHINESE, SOUTH INDIAN, SNACKS AND MANY MORE. IT HAS VERY CHEAP RATE OF FOOD ANS VERY NICE... 

Transportation  

Udaipur visit by Car Hire

Udaipur visit by Car Hire, Udaipur

 daisymiller Says:  I have rent a car from Rajasthan Drive with me, which is the one of the best car rental and cabs rental service provider in Udaipur. I have really pleased with the owner of the Rajasthan Drive with me Mr. 

Fantastic Autorickshaw Service

Fantastic Autorickshaw Service, Udaipur

 vanessamumbai Says:  Book Asif, he is the best driver I have experienced in 3 years in India. His Autorickshaw is clean, he is always helpful and on time, and speaks impeccable English! . He is willing to pick up and drop off at the airport too. Takes longer than a taxi, but is cheaper, and he... 

Shopping  

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but if you going to shopping just remeber dont go with autorikshaw or taxi driver even guide they will get 30% commission and you will paid extra for your shopping

What to buy: Painting carpets Sari and silk dresses

What to pay: Always bargain meximum mostly stuff is printed more then twice of cost

Written Feb 22, 2004

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Local Customs  

Silk Paintings

Silk Paintings, Udaipur

 bradbeaman Says:  There are many art schools in Udaipur that keep the silk painting craft from the Mewar empire alive. They will demonstrate the craft showing the paints, fine brushes made from squirrel tail and the gold sheets used. It is part of the selling scheme and sometimes they will... 

Gangaur Festival

Gangaur Festival, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Gangaur Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This... 

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Hotels in Udaipur

Hotels in Udaipur, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  RTDC Hotel Kajri 2410501 Lake Palace 2527961 Fateh Prakash Palace 2528008 Shiv Niwas Palace 2528239 Lakshmi Vilas Palace 2529713 Hotel Hilltop Palace 228764 Shikarbadi Hotel 2583200 Anand Bhawan 2523018 

Hotels in Udaipur

Hotels in Udaipur, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  There are enough decent accommodation options in Udipur and the scene is getting better every passing day. There are a number of star category hotels catering to the needs of tourists coming to explore Udaipur or interesting in exploring the scenic region around. Heritage... 

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