7 Most Popular Places to Visit in Udaipur

A land of romance, a land of lakes- this is, in short, Udaipur. Scenic landscapes teamed with rich culture, Udaipur is the perfect answer for those who want to experience the serenity of Europe and the colours of India. A major part of any Rajasthan tour package, Udaipur was founded in the sixteenth century by Maharaja Udai Singh II as the capital of Mewar kingdom.

Surrounded by the magnificent and old Aravali range, Udaipur is located in the southern part of Rajasthan, around 660 kilometers from Delhi. It is easily accessible by buses, trains, and airplanes and is very popular among tourists.

The languid boat rides, visits to beautiful forts, and eating at cafes that offer a variety of Rajasthani cuisine are the recipe to making most of what the city has to offer. Here are some of the places you must visit when you go to the Venice of East Asia.

City Palace, Udaipur
 

Constructed on the banks of Lake Pichola, the City Palace of Udaipur is a little away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A mere 64 kms away, the city palace is a combination of huge corridors, courtyards, terraces, pavilions, and gardens dotted with extraordinary domes, and arches.
 

Lake Palace
 

More popularly known as the “floating palace”, the palace that was initially built as a summer retreat by Maharanas of Mewar, Jag Niwas has long been converted by Taj into a five star luxury hotel and is now known as Lake Palace. This expansive hotel is completely white and provides a serene contrast against the peaceful blues of the lake.
 

Saheliyon ki Bari
 

Laid out for a group of young women that accompanied a princess to Udaipur as her dowry, Saheliyon ki Bari is a harmonious combination of expansive lotus pools, elephant shaped fountains, and beautiful marble pavilions.
 

Fateh Sagar Lake
 

Bound to come as a surprise to many, Fateh Sagar Lake is actually an artificial lake that was
initially constructed for ease in water shortages. It is now the house of three small islands- each a destination for tourists to visit. Tourists frequent the lake to access the solar observatory, and the impressive water fountain park that has been established on the islands.
 

Lake Pichola
 

Created in the fourteenth century, Pichola lake is also artificially constructed. This is the lake that houses two small islands namely Jag Niwas or Lake Palace, and Jag Mandir. This lake is one of the major drivers of tourism considering how almost every cafe and hotel is built around it. 
 

Eklingji Temple
 

The temple is an architectural marvel that was built in around 734 AD by Bappa Rawal. Located in Eklingji town near Udaipur and dedicated solely to Shiva, this temple is frequented by local tourists because of its religious significance.
 

Monsoon Palace
 

This palace, among the many other that crowd the vicinity of Udaipur is very popular among tourists because of the panoramic view it provides of the quaint city. Because it sits atop a mountain, the monsoon palace is said to be the place from which kings would look for approaching monsoons.

Because Udaipur is a mere 400 km from Jaipur, tours namely Golden Triangle Tour with Udaipur are quite popular among tourists who are visiting India for the first time. Because the city is so well maintained and has so much to offer to tourists, it is not hard to imagine why it is one of the most popular cities in the country.