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City of Lakes · palaces, ghats and sunset boat rides
Founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II after Chittorgarh fell, Udaipur was built around a chain of man-made lakes in the Aravalli hills. Its lakeside palaces, painted havelis and Mewar miniature painting tradition make it the softest, most romantic of Rajasthan's cities.
Best time
October to March; the monsoon fills the lakes and is quietly beautiful.
Ideal length
2 days for palaces, lakes and a sunset viewpoint
Typical budget
₹2,500–4,500 per person per day
How to reach
Maharana Pratap Airport (22 km), Udaipur City railway station, 6 hours by road from Jaipur.
City Palace complex
Mewar's largest palace, with lake-facing courtyards
Lake Pichola boat ride
Golden hour boats leave from Rameshwar Ghat
Jagdish Temple
1651 Indo-Aryan temple in the heart of the old city
Saheliyon ki Bari
Fountain garden built for royal ladies-in-waiting
Bagore ki Haveli
Nightly Dharohar folk dance show
Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
Hilltop sunset over the whole lake system