Vacations are undoubtedly exciting! If you wish to travel to India’s famous getaway places, Udaipur should be on your bucket list. It is also known as Venice of the East since it is the City of Lakes. Udaipur is a historical place in itself possessing beauty and unique architecture.
Pack your bags and be ready for an exciting experience in this fantastic destination! Whether you want a one-day trip or a weekend getaway, there are tons of exciting activities to enjoy while here.
Read through our blog to know the top 10 places to visit in Udaipur! We promise they won’t disappoint!
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- Udaipur City Palace
City palace is one of the places you should visit in Udaipur. It is set at the banks of Lake Pichola and was initially built for the Erstwhile Mewar ruling family.
If you visit this place, you can enjoy Rajasthan’s princely grandeur view with its beautiful structures. Furthermore, the palace has exquisite interiors that will blow your mind. These interiors include unique paintings, extraordinary mirror work, and marble work.
To add to the list of your exciting exploration, you can enjoy the complex palace’s beautiful villas, for instance, Amar Vilas and Bhim Vilas. Additionally, the place allows you enough time to enjoy your visit as it opens at 9:30 am and closes at 5;30 pm. It is also cost-friendly at Rs50 per adult and Rs 15 per child.
- Jagdish Temple
You cannot visit Udaipur and miss visiting Jagdish temple. It owes its creation to Maharaja Jagat Sigh and sits near the City Palace’s Badi Pol entry. While here, you will get to enjoy the sight of the black stone deity of Lord Vishnu. Don’t just hear about it; get the experience and a touch of history for yourself!
If you are worried about the timing, worry less! Jagdish Temple opens at friendly hours that can perfectly line with your schedule. It is open between 5:00 am and 2:30 pm if you are an early bird. If you prefer late hours, the temple is open for you to visit between 4:00-10:00 pm every day.
- Fateh Sagar Lake
Is seeing water bodies therapeutic for you? Then Fateh Sagar Lake is the place to be! It is a beautiful artificial lake in the ‘City of Lakes. It is famous for its striking blue-hued waters against the background of green hills. You shouldn’t miss the spectacular view from here!
Also, the lake is clean and expansive, allowing fresh air and a beautiful view. You can even plan a proposal here; it will turn out perfectly great! Fateh lake has four outstanding islands that are accessible by boat only. You’ll experience this away from your usual bus rides or car drives.
If you visit this place, hop on the boat and enjoy spectacular sunsets, solar observatories, and island public parks. How would your trip to Udaipur be if you didn’t experience this?
Costs to enjoy your vacation here depend on the type of boat ride you wish to take. For instance, if you take a regular boat ride, you only need Rs30. If you want to take a motor boat ride, you will have to pay 100-200, and for a speed boat ride, Rs 200-400. You can choose the one that best fits your interest and budget.
4. Udaisagar Lake
Are you visiting Udaipur for the first time? Udai Sagar Lake is one of the spots you might consider visiting. It was built by Maharaja Sigh and dated back to 1565. If you are a fan of history, this might be the right spot for you.
The lake is a product of a dam built across the Beach River to ensure a constant water supply to the city population. It is one of the best places to visit and enjoy your stay. Among the activities you can enjoy at the place are;
- Scenic sunsets
- Cruise boat ride
- Shore-cruise on a camel, especially if you are not a fan of boat rides
It is a go-to getaway place as it opens all day and has no entry fee. What would stop you from free enjoyment? Nothing!
5. Vintage Car Museum
The ‘City of Lakes’ does not leave behind car lovers! Are you interested in seeing some of the oldest car models? Well, visit the Vintage car museum in Udaipur. It is in the former Mewar state motor garage.
The museum displays luxury vintage wheels like the 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom 11. You learn of its history and transformation into a pick-up truck used during royal hunts. You don’t want to leave Udaipur without this experience! Other car models you will find at the museum are:
- Cadillacs
- Several Mercedes Benzs
- Buicks
- Ford Model A
Before you leave the car museum in Udaipur, stop by the royal shell petrol pump. Do you want to know why? It still works! Even after all these years, the pump is still functional; you should learn how that is still possible. The museum opens at 9 am and closes at 9 pm. You can take your child for this experience with Rs 350 in your pockets.
6. Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola is famous for its beautiful nature that you wouldn’t want to miss. If you are a fan of photography, this is the place to be once you visit Udaipur in India. It is an artificial lake that dates back to 1362 AD. Rana Udai Sigh is responsible for extending the lake to its current size.
If you visit this place, you will enjoy the view of the vast hills on the horizon. Also, you visit magnificent temples, palaces, and bathing ghats. Surprisingly. The lake has islands to which you can enjoy a boat ride; you know a boat ride allows a better sunset view! This might be a call to put this place at the top of your list!
Do not worry about the charges when visiting this place because you only need 340 INR for every adult and 170 INR for every child. It is open all day, and you can spend roughly 1 to 2 hours at the place. How exciting!
7. Bagore Ki Haveli
Apart from visiting Lake Pichola as a photographer, you can hop into Bagore Ki Haveli for a few hours. It is famous for its history, architecture, and photography, and it is just near Lake Pichola. This place dated back to the 18th century and was built by Amir Chand, minister of the royal court of Mewar.
It is a museum that retains its royal touch with unique architectural styles in over 100 rooms. Visit this place and get a chance to enjoy beautiful sunsets, musical and dance shoes, and theatre shows for 60 INR only.
8. Shilpgram
A trip with no chance of shopping is not worth it! However, if you visit Shilpgram in Udaipur, you can shop and keep a memory of the place. Shilpgram is famous for shopping, photography, and village life. Shilpgram sits on a 70-acre piece of land on the lap of the Aravah ranges.
It has moral arts and crafts that promote the traditions of Rajasthan. If you are willing to learn about history, this is the right place to visit in Udaipur. At Shilpgram, you get to eat at the Shilpi restaurant, shop at the rural arts and crafts complex, and enjoy theatre performances of dances and shows.
Shilpgram opens at 11 am and closes at 7 pm every day, allowing you to explore the incredible traditional scenery. Furthermore, you can spend 2 to 3 hours at the place at a budget of 30 INR for Indians and 50 INR for foreign tourists.
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9. Monsoon Palace
Monsoon palace is just outside Udaipur. It might be the first place you visit when you get to the Venice of the East. Monsoon palace dated back to the 19th century and was built on top of Bansadara Hills. In those days, it was used as a monsoon palace and hunting lodge.
Maharaja Sajjan Singh built this place with an original plan to make it an astronomical center, but his dream was cut short by his premature death. However, if you visit this place, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the city and Udaipur skyline.
10. Sukhadia Circle
Sukhadia Circle is also known as the heart of Panchwati and is located in the beautiful city of lakes. It is a recreational getaway place in the northern region of Panchwati that you should visit.
It is romantic scenery in that you may take your spouse or son’s time with family and friends. If you visit this region, you can stroll by the roundabout and free your thoughts. You may also take a boat ride in the large water body with a magnificent 21-foot tall fountain.
Enjoy the sunsets from this region and reflect on your well-lived life. It would also be good to accompany your visit to this place with a camel or horse ride and enjoy the view of warm orange skies as the sun sets.
The beauty and architecture of Udaipur are a must-see lifetime experience. If you are wondering where to visit this year, pack your bags and select at least two of the above places. Have a chance to enjoy the beautiful City of Lakes this holiday!
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