Royal Experiences in Udaipur: The Venice of the East

Udaipur has always been one of the most famous cities when we talk about traveling to the state of Rajasthan. With its numerous manmade lakes, it has got its name “City of Lakes” and “Venice of the East”. Surrounded by the Aravali ranges and filled with serene lakes, the city is Rajasthan’s personal Venice. The city built with white marble also earns its name as the “White city” making it one of the instagrammable places to visit in Rajasthan The royalty of Rajasthan have always been an epitome of luxury and elegance, Udaipur’s royalty included. The city will transport you to a past regal era of lavish historical grandeur with every recent day luxury at the foothills of Aravali amidst the scenic lakes making it the perfect addition to your Rajasthan luxury tours. Let us get a glimpse of experiences and activities the beautiful city has to offer.

Private boat ride on Lake Pichola 

Have your afternoon tea on the lake Pichola in a traditional boat, have lunch secluded with just your loved ones on a private boat reserved just for you. Wait till sunset to watch the magic unfold, sunsets in Udaipur are best experienced on a boat ride. As the sun goes down and the water glistens with shades of red, orange and yellow, you will surely find your calm. This experience is a must add to your Rajasthan vacations.

Taj Lake Palace- a shimmering mirage in the middle of lake Pichola 

The Taj Lake Palace would undoubtedly rank among the top hotels in India and maybe all of Asia if one were to make a list of the most renowned lodgings in each country. Additionally, staying in this palace and unwinding there is undoubtedly the solution if one was looking for things to do in Udaipur for at least three days. It's a hotel located in the heart of Lake Pichola; it surely is a palace out of a fairytale.The palace-turned-hotel was painstakingly built with white marble and features fine glasswork, exquisite carvings, and finely detailed artwork. The crowning jewel of the palace if the former royal suite, the Sajjan Niwas Suite, the suite’s terrace gates open directly to the lake making it the perfect addition to your Rajasthan luxury tour.

City Palace- a glimpse of the rich history of Udaipur 

A number of Mewar dynasty kings made contributions during the course of its almost 400-year construction. Maharana Udai Singh II of the Sisodia Rajput family began building it in 1553 as he moved his capital from the former city of Chittor to the newly discovered city of Udaipur. The palace is a cluster of palaces that is situated on the east shore of Lake Pichola. The City Palace in Udaipur, which is thought to be the largest of its kind in the state of Rajasthan, was constructed in a spectacular manner. It was constructed on a hill using a combination of Rajasthani Rajput architecture, offering a sweeping vista of the city and its surrounds. With Lake Pichola as its backdrop, numerous historical sites including the Nearby attractions include Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, and Neemach Mata Temple. These locations, which are part of the Aravali mountain range, are famous for having been used in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy making it the best location for sightseeing on your Rajasthan tour itinerary.

Other spots worth visiting are Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Sajjangarh wildlife sanctuary, Saheliyon ki Bari, Bagore ki haveli, Shilpgram, Fateh Sagar Lake and the list goes on. It is quite understood, Udaipur is one of the best destinations to experience Rajasthan’s luxury. We hope you would have found additions for your Rajasthan Tour.