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Picturesque Udaipur, Romantic City of Lakes

Unquestionably one of India's most romantic cities, Udaipur is nestled between the historic Aravelli Hills and the sparkling waters of its famous lakes. Even though Udaipur is one of the biggest cities in Rajasthan, it yet has a quaint little town atmosphere. The Old City is strewn along the east bank of Lake Pichola, which is located in the centre of the city.

Lake Pichola
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Narrow, winding alleyways with sharp bends and turns lead to magnificent marble palaces, hibiscus-filled gardens, dazzling fountains, and pavilions that are built along a succession of mild slopes. Many writers and artists have been inspired by this idyllic location.

The historical Rajput-era forts, opulent palaces, breathtaking lakes, architectural temples, museums, galleries, traditional festivals, and rich culture of Udaipur are world-famous. You absolutely must include Lake Pichola, City Palace, Eklingji Temple, Ambrai Ghat, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Bagore Ki Haveli, Vintage Car Museum, Bada Mahal, and Shilgram on your list of the top Udaipur attractions to see.

Trekking, paragliding, cycling tours, and helicopter rides are all enjoyable options for thrill-seekers in Udaipur. Sunset boat trips at Lake Pichola or Fateh Sagar Lake are fantastic choices for anyone looking for some peace and quiet. Others can go on a shopping extravaganza at Shilpgram, Bada Bazaar, or Mochiwada Bazaar to stock up on priceless products like Bandhani sarees, handcrafted juttis, silver jewellery, purses, and genuine Rajasthani handicrafts.

Locations to visit around Udaipur

Nathdwara (52 km), Ranakpur (93 km), Ambaji (171 km), Gandhinagar (234 km), Dungarpur (103 km), Kumbhalgarh (102 km), Banswara (165 km), and Mount Abu are some of the nearby places that may be visited in two to three hours (165 km).

Other well-known locations like Chittorgarh (117 km) and Jodhpur (250 km) are also close by and can be travelled to in about four hours. If you have more time on your hands, you can schedule a trip to destinations like Sawai Madhopur (378 km) and Jhalawar (306 km), which will take you about 6 hours to travel to.

When to Visit Udaipur

Although visitors can go to Udaipur whenever it suits their schedules, it is recommended to go there in the winter and after the monsoon. From September through March is the ideal season to explore Udaipur.

Getting to Udaipur

Udaipur has excellent access to the air, road, and train systems. As a result, travellers of all ages can easily and conveniently reach this amazing city. The airport serving the city is called Maharana Pratap Airport, sometimes referred to as Dabok Airport. There are frequent flights between the airports in Udaipur and Delhi and Mumbai. This city is well connected with the roads and trains from many of the big cities in India.

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