UDAIPUR TRAVEL BLOG

HOW TO GET THERE?

Udaipur, a popular tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan, offers glimpses of the golden Rajput era in India.Those wanting to visit Udaipur won’t have any trouble as this lovely city is well connected with several major Indian destinations via air, road and rail. While the Udaipur Airport, also popular as Maharana Pratap Airport and Dabok Airport, is just 20 km away from the city centre, the Udaipur Railway Station is within 5 km radius. Those travelling by road from nearby cities can avail of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) bus services to reach Udaipur which is economic and convenient too.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

CITY PALACE

LOCATION:

Being a popular tourist attraction, a number of Autos, taxis, tongas and city buses ply from various parts of the city to the palace complex. Ferry rides from City Palace to Jagmandir can also be availed at a price of Rs. 400 per person. You can also book a private cab from top car rental companies in Udaipur to explore City Palace and other nearby places


CITY PALACE OPENING HOURS:

The winter season from October to March is considered as the best time to visit City Palace as the weather is quite enjoyable during this time.

CITY PALACE

The entry fee to the City Palace is Rs. 30 for Adults and Rs. 15 for children. Rs. 200 is charged for Still Camera and Rs. 500 is charged for Video Camera. City Palace Timings are from 9:30 am in the morning to 5:30 pm in the evening. It is open on all days of the week.

CITY PALACE MUSEUM

The entry fee to the City Palace Museum is Rs. 250 for Adults (Above 18 yrs age) and Rs. 100 for Children (5 to 18 yrs age). There is no entry fee for children below 5 years of age. The camera fee is Rs. 250. For students coming in groups, the entry fee is Rs. 100 per student. City Palace museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on all days of the week.

WHAT ELSE TO DO?
Particulars Rate (per person)
Boat Ride Adult (Winter boat 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and summer 10:00 am to 3:00 pm) ₹400
Boat Ride Children ( 5-12 YEARS ) (Winter boat 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and summer 10:00 am to 3:00 pm) ₹200
Sunset Boat ride (Adult) (Winter boat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and summer 10:00 am to 6:00 pm) ₹700
Sunset Boat ride (child 5 - 12) (Winter boat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and summer 10:00 am to 6:00 pm) ₹400

LAKE PICHOLA

LOCATION:

LAKE PICHOLA
OPENING HOURS:

Timings of Lake Pichola are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on all days of the week. For Boating in Lake Pichola, the opening time is 10:00 am and closing time is 5:00 pm
There is no entry fee to visit Lake Pichola. However, for a boat ride in Lake Pichola during daytime and afternoons, the tickets are priced at Rs. 400 for Adults and Rs. 200 for Children. For Sunset boat ride, the ticket fee is Rs.700 for Adults and Rs.400 for children.


ATTRACTIONS OF LAKE PICHOLA

LAKE PALACE

Built in 1740s by Maharana Jagat Singh, Lake Palace is one of the most famous attractions of Lake Pichola. Also known as Pichola Palace or Jag Nivas, this palace sits magnificently on the Jag island. Now a heritage hotel of Taj Group, Lake Palace has over 80 rooms and served as a summer retreat for the Maharanas of Udaipur city. Spanning over 4 acres, the palace covers the entire of the Jag island looking as if it is floating on the waters. The interiors of the Lake palace are as impressive as the exteriors. With stained glass motifs, fountains and parks, the palace is sure to mesmerise everyone with its architectural beauty.

MANSION/HAVELI

A number of mansions were built along the banks of Lake Pichola, with some of them being converted into hotels. One such Haveli that is quite famous is the Bagore ki Haveli which houses a museum. It also holds cultural shows during evenings

CHABUTARAS

Raised platforms can also be seen along the banks of Lake Pichola used for various purposes mostly within a courtyard. One such platform is Natini Chabutara that has an interesting legend associated with it. Natini, a tightrope walker who used to live during the reign of Maharana Jawan Singh (1828–38) was asked by the drunkard king to cross the lake on a tightrope from a village on the west bank of the lake to the City Palace on the east bank. He promised to gift her half of the Mewar kingdom if she would successfully cross the lake.

HUNGRY?
RESTAURANTS IN UDAIPUR

OASIS

OASIS ABOUT
Our multi-cuisine, All Day Dining restaurant in Udaipur - Oasis, is designed in Balinese style of architecture and is accompanied by breathtaking views of the Aravalli Hills. Relax and relish gourmet delicacies created by our talented chefs, who also customize their dishes to serve varied tastes and preferences. Our Udaipur restaurant is well equipped to prepare meals without the use of onion and garlic to cater to the needs of visiting Jain community members.
Timing: Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Dinner: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
PRICE RANGE
₹1,000 - ₹2,000
CUISINES
Chinese, Indian, Asian, International
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Buffet, Wine and Beer, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants

MYRA BY RAMADA

MYRA ABOUT
Myra is a multicuisine all day dining restaurant and is one of the outlets of Ramada Udaipur Resort & Spa
PRICE RANGE
₹750 - ₹1,500
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Italian, Chinese, Indian, Asian, International
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

ARAVALI LAKEVIEW

ARAVALI LAKEVIEW ABOUT
Aravali Rooftop Restaurant is situated on the terrace of Radisson Blu Hotel in Udaipur. The ambiance and the view is naturally set overlooking the city and the lake Fatehsagar. Aravali Rooftop serves a delightful food alongwith live music.
PRICE RANGE
₹5,000 - ₹10,000
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Dinner
CUISINES
Indian, Asian
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Buffet, Live Music, Waterfront

BEST HOTELS

HOTEL LAKEND

Hotel Lakend is located on the fatehsagar lake shore with beautiful views of the lake from the rooms, the infinity pool and the sprawling lawns. The hotel is a perfect destination for family holidays, a honeymoon, a wedding and conferences. The hotel features four food and beverage outlets with multiple cuisines; all our restaurants, cafe and bars have a panoramic view of the lake.

BHAIRAVGARH PALACE UDAIPUR

Bhairav is a manifestation of Lord Shiva in his Rudra form. The “Bhairavgarh Palace” is a 4 Star Resort, perched on top of the picturesque Aravali hills in the heart of Mewar Region is a luxurious hotel synonymous with regal hospitality, preservation of tradition and refined taste, and is set in the midst of natural surroundings, it really is a haven of peace and tranquillity. It is a brilliant addition to the ever-growing hospitality industry of Udaipur. With the vision of providing a collection of unique & luxury Services, we are establishing global standards of product quality and service excellence.

RADISSON BLU PALACE

India's City of Lakes, known for its parks, temples and historical palaces, is the beautiful backdrop for the Radisson Blu Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa, which looks out over Fateh Sagar Lake. Our location is also close to the city and numerous cultural attractions, such as the City Palace and Saheliyon Ki Bari, and within an hour's drive of Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR).

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