City Palace
City Palace is the permanent residence of the royal family and ruling seat of Mewar kingdom. Maharana Udai Singh II laid the foundation of this marvelous palace in 1559 when the capital was moved from Chittorgarh to Udaipur. Over the period of time, several successors have added their contribution to the palace due to which the palace was finally completed after 400 years. The palace is stationed on a hill adjoining the Lake Pichola which makes this palace worth visiting and one of the most fascinating palaces in India. Udaipur guided tour will let you explore this palace and its marvelous architecture which is decorated with lavish courtyards, pavilions, hanging gardens, marble and mirror work walls, antique furniture and Mewar’s famous miniature paintings. Some parts of the palace have been turned into luxury heritage hotels run by Taj groups and HRH hotels.
Lake Pichola
Beautifully settled in the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola is one of the oldest and biggest lakes in Udaipur. The lake was built by Picchu Banjara from one of the local tribes in the year 1362 AD. This lake is surrounded by lush green Aravalli hills which adds more charm to its beauty. The lake has two beautiful islands – Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. The most lavishing Taj Lake Palace is built on Jag Niwas Island and the other island houses the beautiful Jag Mandir Palace which has beautiful gardens and green lawns. The lake is surrounded by fascinating ghats, heritage buildings, havelis and temples which adds more beauty to the lake.
Sajjan Garh Palace
Sajjan Garh Palace, also known as Monsoon Palace was commissioned by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the year 1884. His idea was to build a massive structure standing on a hill in order to calculate and check the positions of celestial bodies. However, due to the sudden death the idea was not completed and his successors built a fort in order to use as a summer palace and hunting ground for the royal guests and family members. Udaipur customized tours will let you explore this massive structure inspired by Rajput architecture. You will fall in love with the high towers, ramparts, turrets, pillars and panoramic view of the lake city.
Bagore Ki Haveli
Udaipur is a land of pride and honor which can be witnessed through its age-old buildings and temples, Bagore Ki Haveli is one such stop. This ancient haveli was beautifully built in the 18th century by a court member of the royal family as his residence. The havelis sit on the Gangaur Ghat adding more charm to nearby surroundings. This havelis has 100 luxurious rooms, rare pictures of Mewar kingdom, glass work on ceilings and walls, miniature paintings and mirror sculptures of Peacock. Because of its marvelous architecture the haveli has been turned into a live museum where you can enjoy the unique collection of articles and pictures. Udaipur private tour is incomplete without taking a quick stop at Bagore Ki Haveli. You will enjoy the cultural programs and folk-dance shows performed by local artisans.
Jag Mandir Palace
Jag Mandir Palace is located inside the beautiful Lake Pichola which was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in the 17th century. This beautiful palace is built using yellow sandstone and marble decorated with 8 life-sized elephants made of pure white marble. Foundation stone of the palace was laid in 1551 by Maharana Amar Singh as a royal retreat and pleasure home for royal members. As per legends, this palace also hosted Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his family when they were on the run due to family issues. The palace is beautifully decorated with royal gardens, flower beds, fountains and water channels. Udaipur customized tour is incomplete without a fun boat-ride in Lake Pichola through which you can reach Jag Mandir Palace.
Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple is one of the oldest temples built in the city which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple houses a beautiful black stone idol of Lord Vishnu who is also known as Lord Lakshmi Narayan. The temple was commissioned by Maharana Jagat Singh which is inspired by Indo-Aryan architecture. Explore this sacred temple with Udaipur guided tour and feel the spirituality along with locals. Along with Lord Vishnu, you will be able to see other shrines as well dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Sun God and Goddess Shakti.
Saheliyon-Ki-Bari
Saheliyon Ki Bari is a royal garden which was built by Maharana Sangram Singh in the year 1734 for her queen and her consorts. Maharana Sangram Singh constructed this garden so that his queen and her consorts could chit-chat here and spend some time away from the palace. The garden is located on the banks of Fateh-Sagar Lake and is well-dotted with lush green lawns, flower beds, water channels, fountains and sculptures of ladies holding pots on their heads. This garden is a must visit during your Udaipur guided tour.
These are the top sightseeing places situated inside the heart of this amazing city of lakes. Along with these sites, there are other tourist sites as well which can be included in your tailor-made tour of India. In addition to this, Udaipur is well-connected with nearby towns such as Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur, Nagda, Nathdwara and Chittorgarh where you can choose to cover in same-day tours from Udaipur. Enhance your experience with the Golden Triangle Tour with Jodhpur and Udaipur, offering a perfect blend of culture, history, and stunning landscapes.
Udaipur is one of the most exciting cities in Rajasthan where you can spend 2-3 days of your tailor-made tour of India. Let Custom Tours India, be your guide in India so that you can make your upcoming vacation in India worth remembering.