Top Places to Visit in Udaipur
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Looking for a captivating and serene getaway? Pack your bags and visit Udaipur, often called the "Venice of the East." One of Rajasthan’s most enchanting cities, Udaipur is the perfect destination to explore India's rich royal heritage and palatial architecture. From grand monuments to vibrant markets, this city offers a perfect blend of history and tranquility. Here’s a list of the top visit places in Udaipur that will leave you spellbound!
Udaipur City Palace
Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Once you have got your hotel room sorted, this is the first landmark that you should visit. The City Palace, located on the banks of Lake Pichola, will give you a glimpse into Rajasthan’s princely grandeur with its towering structures built for the erstwhile Mewar ruling family. The palace will wow travelers with its exquisite interiors consisting detailed mirror-work, unique paintings, murals, antique furniture and marble work. The palace complex is divided into many beautiful villas and palaces, including Amar Vilas, Bhim Vilas, Krishna Vilas, Manak Mahal and Moti Mahal. The Mewar Light and Sound Show in the evening is also worth waiting for! Timings: 09:30 am to 05:30 pm (All Days) Entry Fee: Rs. 30 for Adults and Rs. 15 for Children.
Lake Palace
#2 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Once you have got your hotel room sorted, this is the first landmark that you should visit. The City Palace, located on the banks of Lake Pichola, will give you a glimpse into Rajasthan’s princely grandeur with its towering structures built for the erstwhile Mewar ruling family. The palace will wow travelers with its exquisite interiors consisting detailed mirror-work, unique paintings, murals, antique furniture and marble work. The palace complex is divided into many beautiful villas and palaces, including Amar Vilas, Bhim Vilas, Krishna Vilas, Manak Mahal and Moti Mahal. The Mewar Light and Sound Show in the evening is also worth waiting for! Timings: 09:30 am to 05:30 pm (All Days) Entry Fee: Rs. 30 for Adults and Rs. 15 for Children
Jagmandir
#3 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Another romantic destination in Udaipur, this 17th-century palace complex is also situated on Lake Pichola. Also, known as Lake Garden Palace, Jagmandir will draw you with its sheer splendor and tranquility. It has divisions like the Garden Courtyard, Gul Mahal, Darikhana, Bara Patharon ka Mahal, Kunwar Pada ka Mahal and Zenana Mahal. This is another must-visit during your boat ride. Timings: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (All Days) Entry Fee: None
Jagdish Temple
#4 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
The Indo-Aryan Jagdish Temple owes its creation to the Maharana Jagat Singh. The temples in Udaipur lies near the City Palace’s Badi Pol entry and you have to go up through a few steps. The black stone deity of Lord Vishnu will awe you and so will the brass Garuda image facing it. There are many other shrines dedicated to the Sun God, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. The sunset Aarti will be a wonderful experience here. Timings: 05:00 am – 02:30 pm and 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Everyday) Entry Fee: None
Saheliyon Ki Bari
#5 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Saheliyon Ki Bari or the Garden of the Maidens was built by Maharana Sangram Singh in the early years of the 18th century. This awe-inspiring development catered to the maids who would go with the Princess of Udaipur to her husband’s hearth (part of the dowry given by the Maharana). This place had pretty women dancing, singing and making merry and the beautiful marble elephants, fountains, a lotus pool and kiosks bear ample testimony to the richness of the time. Timings: 9:00 am – 07:00 pm (Everyday) Entry Fee: Rs. 5 per person
Sajjangarh Palace
#6 of Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Sajjangarh Palace or The Monsoon Palace is positioned on a hilltop and offers amazing views of Fateh Sagar Lake and the surrounding Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary. This castle-like building is straight out of a fairy tale and is a perfect example of the opulence of the Rajput rulers – the palace was made just to be able to enjoy watching monsoon clouds gather promisingly in the sky! Built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1884, the Sajjangarh Palace should be on your list of places to visit in Udaipur mainly for the spectacular panoramic views of Udaipur city and its stunning lakes, mountains and palaces. This majestic palace is truly a sight to behold especially when it is illuminated in the evenings. Timings: 8:00 am to 06:00 pm
Fateh Sagar Lake
#7 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
This beautiful man-made lake with its striking blue-hued waters against the backdrop of green hills is what has earned Udaipur its sobriquet of “The Second Kashmir”. Exceptionally clean and expansive, the Fateh Sagar Lake is a great place to visit in Udaipur mainly for its 4 islands that are attractions in themselves. The lake in Udaipur, named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, is a central to the city’s life that not only supplies water to the urban areas but also provides employment to a large fraction of the populace. Timings: 8:00 am to 06:00 pm Entry Fee: None Boat Ride Fee: Rs 30 per person for Regular Boat Ride s 100 – Rs 200 per person for Motor Boat Ride Rs 200 – Rs 400 per person for Speed Boat Ride
Lake Pichola
#8 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Constructed in 1362 AD, most likely by a banjara tribesman, Lake Pichola today is an iconic symbol of Udaipur. A myriad of palaces, temples, royal quarters and ghats and chabutaras have been developed around the lake and on its several islands over the years. These structures like the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir are the most popular sites here but for a fresh experience we’d recommend taking a boat from the City Palace to the Arsi Vilas Island to go explore the bird sanctuary it hosts. Lake Pichola,Udaipur Timings: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm Entry Fee: None Boat Ride Fee: Rs 400 per person for Adults Rs 200 per person for Children
Udaisagar Lake
#9 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Built by Maharana Udai Singh in 1565, the Udaisagar Lake is one of Udaipur’s 5 famed lakes that was in fact, a by-product of a dam built across the Berach River to ensure constant water supply to the city. Today it is one of the top places to visit in Udaipur because of its tranquil surroundings and scenic sunsets. You could also take a boat cruise of the lake or a shore-cruise on a camel. Timings: All round the day Entry Fee: None
Jaisamand Lake
#10 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake is one of the most beautiful water bodies in Udaipur and is also one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. One of most popular places to visit in Udaipur, the lake was formed by the famed Marble Dam built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685. The marble dam is in itself quite the attraction as are the marble statues and chatris that dot the structure. Enjoy boat rides in the lake and visit the summer palaces built around the lake for the queens. You could also spend time at the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary located on the lake watching out for panthers, wild boar and migratory birds. Timings: All round the day Entry Fee: None Boat Ride Fee: Rs 30 – Rs 80 per person
Rajsamand Lake
#11 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
This 17th century lake is most famous for being the place where the Maharanas performed tuladan or giving away their weight in gold. The five toranas or weighing arches stand testimony to this practice on the pavilions constructed on the lake shore and are well-visited by tourists. An old Vaishnava temple situated here also attracts devotees and tourists alike as does the charm of boating on this gigantic lake. Timings: All round the day Entry Fee: None
Jiyan Sagar
#12 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Jiyan Sagar or Badi ka Talab is another popular place to visit in Udaipur attractive for its calming vibes and the beautiful chatris on its pavilion made in the artistic Rajasthani style of architecture. Commissioned by Maharana Raj Singh in the mid-1600s to counter the destruction caused by a famine in the area, the lake was named after his mother Jana Devi. Check here – Best time to visit in Udaipur Timings: 08:00 am to 06:30 pm Entry Fee: None Boat Ride Fee: Rs. 30 per head for Regular boat Rs. 200 per head for Motor boat Rs. 400 per head for Speed Boat
Doodh Talai
#13 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
One of the most charming Udaipur tourist places, Doodh Talai is a lake very close to Lake Pichola. Even though it is just a small pond, Doodh Talai (literally meaning, ‘Milk Pond’) attracts visitors to its two parks that lie on adjacent hillocks. The Manikya Lal Verma Garden is a municipal park that affords beautiful views of the Lake Pichola and houses the Karni Mata Temple that also attracts many visitors. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park is the other public park hemmed to Doodh Talai and attracts visitors to its musical fountain – a first in Rajasthan. Timings: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm Entry Fee: Rs. 10 per person
Maharana Pratap Memorial
#14 of 15 Best Places to Visit in Udaipur
Right at the top of the Moti Magri, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is a lifelike statue of Udaipur’s most celebrated ruler, Maharana Pratap and his beloved horse Chetak. Visit this imposing memorial to the warrior king and his favorite mount who is believed to have saved his master’s life in the epic battle of Haldighati. A Japanese rock garden and the remnants of an old fort in Udaipur lie nearby and make for an interesting vignette. Timings: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm Entry Fee: Rs. 20 per person for Adults Rs. 10 per person for Children