Udaipur throws its spell and everybody gets hypnotized by it! It wouldn’t be mistaken in the event that we mark Udaipur as a standout amongst the most sentimental places in India. Proffering an ideal mélange of culture, history, and customs, the lovely city makes for the ideal special night goal, social focus, and face of Rajasthan. I accept what gives Udaipur its pretty face is the splendid engineering and the Mewars ought to be given the kudos for it. These shrewd rulers truly made a desert garden in the midst of the desert, because of their affection for recreation and energy for creation. There is so much that one can see in Udaipur and a large portion of these attractions have been assembled and made by the Maharanas.
Best time to visit Udaipur
The splendid city of Udaipur observes the three main seasons, summers (Mid-March-June), monsoons (July-September) and winters (October-March). If you want to enjoy Udaipur in its full glory, it would be better to plan your trip during the winters, between the months of September and March.
How to reach Udaipur
By Air: The city has its own domestic airport, which is 22 km away from the center of the city. The Maharana Pratap airport gets flights from numerous destinations in India like Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi, Hyderabad, and others.
By Train:Â The local railway station is located inside the city limits. The Udaipur railway station is connected with almost all cities of Rajasthan and with important cities around the country.
By Bus:Â Udaipur bus stand is located inside the city. You can find regular buses from many cities inside Rajasthan and numerous top cities around the country.
Now Coming to top attractions, here are the must-see places in Udaipur…..
1. City Palace
City Palace is among the top spots to visit in Udaipur. It is a combination of a few structures and towers and is better perceived as a Palace Complex. Having a place with the illustrious Mewar family, City Palace, Udaipur has various highlights that enormously draw in vacationer. Obviously that the engineering is flawless; there are a couple of structures that leave the guest awestruck. The precious stone exhibition, the vintage vehicle historical center, Daawat-I-Aam, Daawat-I-Khas, Maharani Palace and the perspective on the city and Lake Pichola are the real attractions of City Palace. Guests additionally prefer to keep awake until late for the Mewar Light and Sound Show that is composed each night here.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week, 7 am to 11 pm
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 2.5 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee:Â INR 30/Adult & INR 15/Children
2. Lake Palace, Pichola Lake
It is a 4kms in length man-made lake and is accepted to be a standout amongst the most wonderful ones too. Guests to Udaipur can’t pass up taking a pontoon ride on Lake Pichola which begins from Rameshwar Ghat in the City Palace. The lake has two renowned islands in particular Jagniwas and Jagmandir. At Jagniwas Island one has the chance to observe another acclaimed spot in Udaipur – the Lake Palace (Now known as Taj Lake Palace), though, on Jagmandir Island, one can visit the prominent Jag Mandir, the royal residence.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 3 KM
Ideal for: Photography, Nature.
Entry fee:Â NA
3. Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple is an Indo-Aryan Temple worked by Maharana Jagat Singh. The sanctuary is situated close to the Badi Pol passageway of the City Palace and one can without much of a stretch discover a route up to it through the elephant-flanked steps. The god of Lord Vishnu in dark stone (as Jagganath) manages this sanctuary. There is likewise a metal picture of Vishnu’s vehicle Garuda confronting the statue of Lord Vishnu in the principal sanctuary. There are numerous little sanctums other than the principal sanctuary and are devoted to Lord Ganesha, the Sun God, Goddess Shakti, and Lord Shiva. A substantial number of aficionados crowd the sanctuary, particularly to watch the Aarti that happens at each dawn and nightfall.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 3 KM
Ideal for:Â Pilgrimage
Entry fee:Â NA
4. Saheliyon Ki Bari
‘The Garden of the Maidens’ as it truly implies, Saheliyon ki Bari was developed by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Arranged in the northern piece of the city, this stunning spot was worked for the house cleaners who went with the Princess to Udaipur (figured to be a piece of the settlement). Saheliyon kI Bari was one of those spots where the house cleaners could influence cheerful, to sing, move and enjoy recreational exercises. The patio nursery is trimmed with all around looked after wellsprings, stands, marble elephants and a great lotus pool. It is one superb spot that is an unquestionable requirement visit in Udaipur!
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 5 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee:Â INR 5/Person
5. The Monsoon Palace
The brilliant working of Monsoon Palace is perched upon the slants. Once in the past known as Sajjangarh Palace, this celebrated building is a pinnacle palatial living game plan. It was worked by Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar Dynasty. The fortress was amassed, basically, to watch the rainstorm fogs floating by. It guarantees sweeping points of view of the enveloping wide open and sunsets at the evacuate. The regal habitation is in the closeness of the Sajjangarh Wildlife sanctuary and is regularly a one day trek from the manor.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee:Â INR 10/Indian & INR 80/Foreigner
6. Vintage Classic Cars Museum
Another look at sovereignty can possibly be taken at the Vintage Classic Cars Museum, which has a vehicle gathering of the Maharaja. Housed in the previous state carport are 22 vehicles, which incorporates a seven-situate 1938 Cadillac; 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom, which was utilized in the popular James Bond film, Octopussy; and the Cadillac convertible that once whisked Queen Elizabeth II to the airplane terminal in 1961. This historical center is arranged at a short separation of 1km from City Palace and is for sure a standout amongst the best places for touring in Udaipur.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week, Â 9 am to 8 pm.
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 2 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography.
Entry fee:Â INR 150/Adult & INR 95/Children
7. Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is around two hours drive from Udaipur and is genuinely glorious! It was worked by Rana Kumbha amid the fifteenth century thus far it is viewed as the most critical fortress of the Mewar kingdom after Chittorgarh. It is trusted that the incredible Mewar warrior Maharana Pratap was brought into the world here in the stronghold. Kumbhalgarh Fort is one more vacation spot in Udaipur that one must not pass up. Alongside the fortress, one can likewise visit the well known Haldi Ghati where the incredible fight including Maharana Pratap occurred.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 100 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee:Â INR 10/Indian & INR 100/Foreigner
8. Lake Fatehsagar
The appeal of Udaipur is inadequate without Fateh Sagar Lake, which is arranged in the north of Lake Pichola and is associated with it through a trench. It is additionally one of the significant vacation spots in Udaipur. Taking a vessel ride on Lake Fatehsagar is, in fact, an unquestionable requirement does action in the city on the off chance that you are searching for some enjoyment in the city. There are three islands in the lake out of which Nehru Park is the most celebrated. It is additionally a perfect spot for the family excursion as it has a zoo.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 6 KM
Ideal for: Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee: NA
9. Ahar
The illustrious incineration ground in Udaipur, Ahar is arranged about 3kms far from the city. Like the royal residences, the Mewar Kings have put exertion to make the incineration territory look dazzling too. With 372 cenotaphs of the maharanas and rulers of Mewar, Ahar is a marvelous spot of frigid vaults. Among every one of the cenotaphs, Maharana Sangram Singh’s cenotaph has been the most alluring and mainstream with the vacationers. Ahar is one quiet and calm spot and is in this way visited by individuals who either love history or are looking for harmony.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 5 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee: NA
10. Moti Magri
It is a ridge that has the well known Maharana Pratap Memorial. The slope disregards Lake Fatehsagar and furthermore has one of the most punctual royal residences in Mewar called Moti Mahal, where once Maharana Udai Singh lived. The great Japanese Rock Garden and the Pratap Smarak are the features of Moti Magri. The stature of the slope enables visitors to click probably the best photos of the city. A light and sound show is likewise sorted out at night here exhibiting the thousand years of the standard of Mewar.
Opening day & Time: Open all days of the week, 9 am to 6 pm
Distance from Udaipur Railway Station: 6 KM
Ideal for: Â History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry fee:Â INR 20/Adult & INR 10/Children
