Udaipur is the royal elegance of Rajasthan distilled: the City Palace rising sheer above Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace apparently afloat on it, and the Mewar dynasty's story — one of the world's oldest ruling houses — told through grand courtyards and mirrored chambers.
The old city rewards wandering: havelisHaveliA traditional townhouse or mansion built around one or more internal courtyards.Read in the glossary, miniature painting studios and ghatsGhatA flight of steps leading down to a river or tank, used for bathing, worship and cremation.Read in the glossary where the evening light turns the whitewashed lanes gold. A slow boat on Pichola at sunset remains, unapologetically, the essential Udaipur act.
Signature Experiences
- ◆City Palace complex of the Mewar kings
- ◆Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- ◆Heritage walk and artisan bazaars
Optional, By Arrangement
- ◆Private sunset cruise
- ◆Miniature painting workshop
- ◆Vintage car collection visit
- ◆Mewar cooking class and folk performance
Where We Place Our Guests
- Taj Lake PalaceThe 1746 pleasure palace that appears to float on Lake Pichola, reached only by boat.
- The Oberoi UdaivilasFifty acres of domed pavilions and semi-private pools on the lake's western shore, once royal hunting ground.
- Taj Fateh Prakash PalaceInside the City Palace complex itself, with crystal galleries and lake-facing suites.
The Table
- Traditional Rajasthani lunch
- Lakeside fine dining
- Royal Mewar thali
Curator's Advisory
Combine the grandeur of the royal palaces, the charm of the historic old city, and the serenity of Lake Pichola — Udaipur is best taken at a lake's pace.
In & Around Udaipur
Udaipur sits within our Rajasthan region guide.
Journeys Through Udaipur
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