Rajasthan
Udaipur
The City of Lakes — Rajasthan at its most photogenic.
Built around Lake Pichola with the Aravallis behind it, Udaipur is the softest of Rajasthan's cities and the one guests most often want an extra night in. The City Palace complex alone takes half a day.
What to see
- 01
City Palace
The largest palace complex in Rajasthan, right on the water.
9:30–17:30
- 02
Lake Pichola boat ride
Late-afternoon departure for the best light on Jag Mandir.
- 03
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Garden of fountains and lotus pools built for the queen's maids.
9:00–19:00
- 04
Jagdish Temple
1651 Indo-Aryan temple in the middle of the old city.
- 05
Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh)
Hilltop sunset viewpoint over the lakes.
8:00–18:00
