Here are 7 things to do in the 'City of Lakes' - Udaipur

Always wanted to live your life like the movies and enjoy a royal experience as you wandered through the colourful streets? If you keep imagining yourself and your partner as Bunny and Naina from 'Yeh jawani hai deewani', then a trip to the ‘Venice of east’ - Udaipur is long overdue. 

This is your chance to make that dream come true! Don't worry, we'll guide you with some of the most interesting thing to do in Udaipur.   

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Here Are 7 More Things To Do In Udaipur That Make It Worth Visiting

1. Step Into The Shoes Of Royalty

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Full of rich culture and an even richer history, Udaipur promises you a peek into the royal lifestyle through the grandeur of palaces and museums as it greets you in style. On the bank of Lake Pichola, City Palace has a grand entrance that will leave you awestruck. Through the windows on the top floor, you will get a view of the whole city with a backdrop of the Aravalli mountain range. Jagmandir Palace (also known as Lake Palace), in the middle of Lake Pichola, was specifically built as a summer palace to cool off from the scorching heat of Udaipur. 

2. Bring Your Saheliyan To Saheliyon Ki Bari

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Saheliyon ki bari is a beautiful garden which was built by Maharana Sangram Singh II for the royal ladies and their maidens. There is a lotus pool surrounded by beautiful fountains in the garden. It is open to everyone at a nominal ticket price. Along with that, it also contains beautiful marble elephant structures and a museum that you can explore.

3. Taste The Colourful Culture

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Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II of the Sisodia dynasty in the 1550s, Udaipur served as the capital after Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar during the war. Additionally, the presence of the Aravalli mountain range (which adds beauty) gave this fertile land a strategic prominence and kept it protected. All in all, you can learn more about this interesting history while you take a trip to Udaipur.

4. Take A Sunset Cruise To Heaven

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Home to Jagmandir Palace, Lake Pichola can be enjoyed at its best in the evening. On one side there is City Palace and on the other side with the backdrop of the Aravalli mountains stands Jagmandir. In the evening, you find yourself mesmerized by multiple warm shades and the sun hiding behind the mountains as the Palaces light up. Though don’t forget to breathe as you might just skip a beat there. Moreover, take a boat ride to get the most out of this view.

5. Don’t Forget Dal Baati Churma

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In case you are a foodie, this one is for you. It’s no less than a tradition to visit Udaipur and not leave without tasting the famous speciality of Rajasthan Dal Bati and Churma. This local dish that explodes with flavour will leave your tastebuds craving for more. While we are on a food trail in Udaipur, doodh jalebi is another must-try. You can try traditional and every other kind of street food near Sukhadia Circle. Apart from the local delicacies, Udaipur has so me really cool cafes and restaurants that you can explore too.

6. Splurge On Handicraft At This Place In Udaipur

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From leather purses to paintings, all things handicrafts are available around the city. You can check out this really cool place for handicrafts - Shilpgram. Though it is located a few kilometres from Fateh Sagar Lake, it's spread over a 70 acres area and totally worth a visit. You can explore the handicrafts as well as the rural and tribal lifestyle and art. This quaint little place is not just for art lovers but also for some much-needed peace and calm.

7. Experience The Rustic White City

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Almost all the houses and buildings in Udaipur are coloured white therefore it is named as the 'White City of Rajasthan'. This rustic historical city has a vibe of its own. As much as you stop yourself, you will not be able to resist and eventually fall in love with this gem of Rajasthan.