THINGS TO DO IN UDAIPUR

Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan is also likened to Venice with lakes and cobbled streets lined with interesting shops and lovely little café’s. The city wraps around the three major lakes; Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Swaroop Sagar. The famous Lake Palace sits on an island in the centre of the Lake Pichola and hotels of all categories line the edge of the Lake.

In terms of tourism, Udaipur falls within the Golden Triangle of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Dev Shree, Deogarh falls in the middle of these three and is situated higher up in the Aravallis, it is very scenic. Offering an ideal break for the traveller in a luxurious family home in rural Rajasthan. The lakeside property of Dev Shree offers a break from hectic sightseeing, shopping sprees, temple visits and Forts and history. The guests get a chance to take a break and enjoy hiking, cycling, yoga, massages and other restful activities like the rural train ride and evening jeep drives.

Udaipur is just 1 hour 45 minutes driving distance from Dev Shree and new highways offer a picturesque scenery which makes for an enjoyable journey. So, what to do in Udaipur: we have divided the experience as follows :

Places To Stay
Places to Eat
Places To Visit
Places To Shop

Places to Stay

Taj Lake Palace
Taj Fateh Prakash
Amet Haveli
Udai Kothi
Rang Niwas Palace Hotel
Hotel Lake Pichola
Jagat Niwas
Bujerra Fort

Places To Eat

Ambrai: One of the best locations to have a meal preferably dinner. It offers an amazing view of the City Palace and Lake Palace. This lakeside restaurant is a part of the Hotel Amet Haveli. It serves to Non-residents as well.
Tribute: Also based on the lake with great Indian meals and snacks.
Khamaghani Restaurant: This is also a lakeside restaurant which specialises in traditional Rajasthani cuisine of lal maans, mutton soolas and dal bati choorma etc.
Baro Masi: Rooftop restaurant with a multicuisine menu. Serves some fabulous cocktails. A part of Udai Kothi. Serves non-residents as well.
Kalali Brew: One of the first breweries of Udaipur. Offers a fabulous variety of craft beers.
Palki Khana: An extravagant café serving burgers, sliders, salads, etc. Situated in the City Palace precincts so it is ideal to grab a bite after the visit to the Crystal Gallery, Silver Museum and other museums.
Aosa: Offers continental cuisine with a speakeasy bar.

Places to Visit in Udaipur

City Palace: Crystal Gallery, Silver Museum also offers a sound and light show in the evening – well worth it.
Lake Pichola Boat tour – especially interesting at sunset.
Jagdish Mandir- Architecturally beautiful Hindu temple.
Vintage car Museum at the Graden Hotel ( part of the HRH group of Hotels ).
Bagore ki Haveli Museum also offers cultural programmes in the evening.

Places to visit around Udaipur

Ranakpur Jain temple: an architectural marvel in marble is 1 hour away
Nagda: An old civilisation with 7th-century temples Sahasra Bahu temples
Eklingji: This historically significant Shiva shrine as it is the reigning deity of the kingdom of Mewar( Udaipur ).

Places to Shop

Ganesh Emporium: Situated near the city palace. A one-stop shop. A haven for those looking for Indian bags, coats, cushion covers, bedspreads and wall hangings. Also known as Vipul bags.
Old City: As the name suggests the old city of Udaipur has hundreds of small shops that sell silverware, handicrafts, carpets, leather goods, Mirror work, bone inlay etc. to name a few of the specialities of the city’s crafts
Royal Arts: Handicrafts, Statues, Carpets, Fabric, etc.
Mangalam Arts: Miniature Paintings, Pichwai Paintings, Handicrafts, antiques, etc.