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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... 

Moti Mangari

Moti Mangari, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Mharana Pratap Memorial Place.. 

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 481 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  

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... 

Tehkhana The Restaurant: Restaurant with Bar and dance floor

Tehkhana The Restaurant: Restaurant with Bar and dance floor, Udaipur

 vicky30 Says:  This the only Restaurant in Udaipur with good food and bar. Chicken Jaihagiri. 

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  

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... 

Transportation

Transportation, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  By Air The city is connected by regular flights to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, and Mumbai. By Rail Udaipur is on the Western Railway meter gauge network. Trains such as the Chetak Express and the Mewar Express connect it to Delhi, Chittor, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer,... 

Shopping  

shopping: shopping

shopping: shopping, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  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 Painting carpets Sari and silk dresses Always bargain meximum mostly stuff is printed more then twice of cost 

Local Customs  

Shilpgram Festival December

Shilpgram  Festival December, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates. 

Mewar Festival

Mewar Festival, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April): A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates. 

Off The Beaten Path  

aapani dhani

aapani dhani, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  this is new palace offer u rajasthani dinner with Rajasthani flok dance I really like u must visit itAjay 

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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 

you are Invited

you are Invited, Udaipur

 indiabazaar Says:  Any VT member come to UdaipurMe and my family have speical invited you for lunch of dinner.. i want you take some nice memories from our town which can be unforgatable for you and your familyAjay 

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 Udaipur City of Lake - Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. The city is well connected through air, rail, and road to... 

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Q:  Hi Vt folks, After evaluating the travel time between flight/train/car I have planned to drive from Udaipur to Indore. Can you... 

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A: I do not recommend self driving in India. The roads are dangerous, with animals crossing and large trucks on roads. Train is a much safer option. 

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Udaipur City of Lake

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 Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. The city is well connected through air, rail, and road to... 

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THE HEAVEN IN INDIA

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 Udaipur is known as the Venice of the east. It is also called the city of lakes. The Lake Palace on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example of its architectural and... 

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Romantic And Peaceful Udaipur

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 It costs rs550-650 to get into town! I had forgotten about this. A non air conditioned taxi is fine when the weather is not hot, but the dust is no less in cool weathers. Getting to Flora Hotel was a... 

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Udaipur in 1 weekend

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 Being in Delhi on business trip, and having visited already Delhi and Agra, I started checking what other destinations nearby Delhi could be visited for spending a weekend. Between all the candidates,... 

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Udaipur

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Udaipur. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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