Udaipur Trip Overview
Udaipur also knows as ‘the city of lakes,’ is one of the most picturesque destinations for any travel enthusiast. It is a fantastic mix of the natural beauty of the lakes and the polished panache of its regal heritage – represented by magnificent forts.
City Palace in Udaipur is the largest palace complex of the state. It stands magnificently on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola. Flanked by the Aravali mountain range, City Palace is worth admiring for its natural settings that offer a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Another impressive structure is Jag Mandir that occupies the island with the same name.
Bagore Ki Haveli is a haveli that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, the then Prime minister of Mewar kingdom, Bagore Ki Haveli has been restored over the period of time and is now converted into a museum.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Udaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Udaipur also knows as ‘the city of lakes,’ is one of the most picturesque destinations for any travel enthusiast. It is a fantastic mix of the natural beauty of the lakes and the polished panache of its regal heritage – represented by magnificent forts.
City Palace in Udaipur is the largest palace complex of the state. It stands magnificently on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola. Flanked by the Aravali mountain range, City Palace is worth admiring for its natural settings that offer a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Another impressive structure is Jag Mandir that occupies the island with the same name.
Bagore Ki Haveli is a haveli that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Badwa, the then Prime minister of Mewar kingdom, Bagore Ki Haveli has been restored over the period of time and is now converted into a museum.
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Stop At: City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple Rd City Palace Complex, Udaipur 313001 India
City Palace Udaipur, the largest palace complex of Rajasthan located on the banks of Lake Pichola, is the epitome of a colossal citadel that is a concoction of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Oriental architecture. The construction of this magnum opus, started by Maharana Udai Singh II, was carried on by his successors. Each king commissioned his vision to this bastion by sourcing architectural influences and constituents from different parts of the world. Despite having a diverse assortment of architectural influences, they fit seamlessly to showcase the palace as a congruous marvel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jagdish Temple, RJ State Highway 50, Udaipur 313001 India
Jagdish temple is one of the best architectural wonders of the Mewar dynasty. Jagdish temple showcases the Indo- Aryan architectural style. The temple is built keeping the rules of Vastushastra, the Hindu architectural science in mind.
This three-storied temple is built on raised platform flaunting magnificently carved pillars, huge airy halls and painted walls that are adorned with vibrant colors and intricately decorated ceilings. At the entrance, there are two massive elephants statues of stone, installed to welcome the visitors. An inscription engraved on the stone slab is found at the entry. Mahara Jagat Singh installed the inscription to record his contributions to the temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, Gangaur Ghat Marg Hotel Gangaur Palace, Udaipur 313001 India
Any art lover would love to explore the Bagore ki Haveli for its splendid architecture and skilful craftsmanship. Reflecting the Mewar’s aristocratic culture, Bagore ki Haveli is a marvellous assortment of huge courtyards, balconies, jharokhas, decorative archways, cupolas and a fountain.
With around 138 rooms, the interiors of the Haveli are decorated with exceptional mirror work. The walls of the Haveli are adorned beautifully with alluring glasswork and mural paintings. One can see various rooms used by the royal family that are worth admiring for its finest craftsmanship.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Pichola, Udaipur India
Named after the nearby village Picholi, Lake Pichola is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Udaipur. Flanked by islands, palaces, temples, mansions, ghats and restaurants, Lake Pichola offers something for everyone. The enchanting views of sunrise and sunset from the lake is something that should not be missed by anyone visiting the lake.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jagmandir, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Jag Mandir also served as a summer retreat and a palace for entertaining the guests of Udaipur city.
The construction of Jag Mandir was started in 1500s by Maharana Amar Singh and was succeeded by his son Maharana Karan Singh. It was finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh and hence named after him as Jagat Mandir.
In the year 1623, the Mughal emperor Prince Khurram better known as Shah Jahan took refuge of Mewar King Maharana Karan Singh II when he rebelled against Jahangir. Maharana Karan Singh housed him in Gul Mahal of the partially completed Jag Mandir. The palace inspired Shah Jahan to construct the marvellous wonder Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Udaipur Market, Panchwati, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Udaipur is a hub of culture as it is home to many galleries, museums, exemplary architectural marvels which include temples, palaces, forts, and has hosted many fairs and festivals. There is no better way to capture this beautiful culture than Shopping in Udaipur for locally made products.
You can shop for Miniature paintings, footwear, handicrafts, jewellery and many more local products.
Duration: 1 hour
