Some of the leading tourist attractions in the city are listed below.
City Palace – Without any ambiguity, the City Palace of Udaipur pioneers the tourism in the city. A magnificent structure, the palace showcases a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architectural styles. The long decorated hallways are filled with remnants of the royal Marwar family, who once lived here. Overlooking the wonderful Pichola lake, the City Palace is a fine example Rajasthani grandeur. Every year thousands of tourists visit the structure. If you're coming from nearby tourists attractions, you can take a Jaipur, Bikaner or Ahmedabad to Udaipur taxi to reach the destination.
Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar – The majority of Udaipur's finest attractions are located on the banks of its numerous lakes. Amongst which lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar tops the list. With a cluster of beautiful heritage hotels on the banks, you can see their reflection on the calm water of the lakes. Both the lakes offer boat rides, which offers a panoramic view of the surreal surroundings. To spend a romantic holiday, you can reserve a table in any of the fine restaurants by the lake and enjoy the delicious cuisine with your loved one. There are few parks near the Fateh Sagar Lake, which are good for going on picnics with the kids.
Bagore ki Haveli – A stunning haveli on the banks of Pichola lake, this ancient structure has become a major stage to enjoy the cultural life of Rajasthan. With astounding folk dance and music shows and other display of art, the haveli will surely entice your senses.
Sajjangarh Fort – A beautiful palace located on the top of hill was where the Marwar held their garrison. The fort was made famous when it was portrayed in the famous Bond movie, Octopussy. You can enjoy and stunning view of the entire city from the fort. Just an hour away from the fort, you can find the Sajjangarh wildlife reserve, consisting of few tigers, wild buffaloes and rare species of birds.
Kumbhalgarh Fort – Located at about 80 km from the main city of Udaipur, this fascinating location consists of a huge fort. Considered to be fine example of ancient Indian warfare, the fort displays a large collection of ammunitions and war stories. This practically impenetrable structure is worth visiting.
Light and sound show – The city of Udaipur comes to life with a spectacular light and sound show, which takes place at the city palace. This is perhaps the best things to do after you're done visiting the attractions. Each show presents a different story based on the lives of the Marwars and is good in understanding the glorious past of the city.
With these fantastic places to visit in Udaipur, you're guaranteed to have a memorable holiday.
Martin Wynn
