Attractions

City Palace Udaipur :

The City Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world, can be approached through the Bari Pol or the Great Gate (1600) with the royal drums and then onto the Tripolia Gate (1725).Each part of the palace was built in a different style, either Mughal or Rajput. The balconies are in Rajput style with miniature paintings on the walls and coloured glass, topped in gold. Inside the palace are various annexes including the Suraj Gokhada, Bada Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Bhim Vilas, and the Mor Chowk.

Timing : 1000 Hrs to 1630 Hrs
Closed : Friday and gazetted holidays.

Fateh Sagar Lake :

Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the most popular lakes of Udaipur.

Sukhadia Circle :

Sukhadia Circle,is a majestic turn around in city’s northern suburb. It is a popular landmark in Udaipur and provides a beautiful view with the illumination of lights.This square, opened in 1970, has a magnificent three tiered fountain in the center and a structure representing the prosperity. This place is used as a evening relaxation place with beautiful gardens and a nice pond.There are some duck shaped paddle boats for tourist’s amusement.

Saheliyon Ki Badi :

Saheliyon Ki Bari is a picturesque garden of Udaipur.The garden is famous for its lush green lawns, marble art and fountains. English translation of Saheliyon Ki Bari means "Garden of maids". As per the legends, the garden was designed by the king himself and he presented this garden to his queen. Actually, the Queen was accompanied by 48 maids in her marriage. To offer all of them, pleasurable moments away from the political intrigues of the court, this garden was made. Due to this fact, the garden got its name.The crystalloid fountains, lotus pool, marbled elephants sprinkling water and many more attractions provide truly a picturesque sight to behold.

Jag Mandir :

Jag Mandir is an island in Lake Pichola which is known for its garden courtyard.Shah Jahan took refuge here while revolting against his father. There is a restaurant run by the HRH group of hotels.

Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri :

Atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favourite horse "Chetak".

Monsoon Palace :

Monsoon Palace also known as Sajjan Garh Palace The summer resort of the Maharajas is atop the hill overlooking all of the lakes. This palace had a way to collect rain water for consumption all year around.

Lake Pichola :

Lake Pichola is a lake that has two islands, Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir. This lake is 4 km long and 3 km wide, originally built by Maharana Udai Singh II. There are many ghats, like the bathing and washing ghats, which can be approached through boats from the City Palace of Udaipur (Bansi Ghat). In the heart of the lake the Lake Palace stands, which is now converted into a heritage palace hotel.

Gulab Bagh and Zoo :

A rose garden laid out by Maharaja Sajjan Singh is situated near the palace on the east side of Lake Pichhola. A library in the garden has a collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books. Some of the part of the Satyarth Prakash have been written in this library. Styarth Prakash stup is situated in Gulab Bagh. Within the garden, there is a zoo with tigers, leopards, Chinkara gazelle, birds, and many wild animals. Children can enjoy mini train, track of which covers the main part of the garden and the zoo.

Doodh Talai :

A rock and fountain garden and the sunset point from which one can enjoy the sunset view in Lake Pichhola and a panoramic view of the old city. Also one can enjoy the Aerial tramway (rope way) which connects one of the dudh talai gardens to Karni Mata temple.

Nehru Garden :

This is a park situated in the middle of Fateh Sager Lake. This park covers about 41 acres (170,000 m2), with flower gardens and a lily pond. It was inaugurated on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. The garden overlooks the ancient Moti Mahal of Maharana Pratap and gives a view of the Aravalli hills on three sides.

Shilpgram :

Anyone visting Udaipur must also visit this unique place. It is a recreation of the village life of many of the Indian states from Rajasthan to Gujarat,to Maharashtra. It shows how the village huts are built, how they are provided with natural ventilation, how things are kept cold even in the extreme summers. Worth visiting place.