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The Wildlife Wing of State Forest Department along with the Department of Tourism is organising a three-day Bird Festival in January 2020. This will be the sixth edition of the fair which the departments have been organising in order to boost eco-tourism and allow the bird watchers and environment enthusiasts to enjoy the beautiful sight of both resident and migratory birds.
The festival will have activities including Bird Race (bird count), Photography and Stamp Exhibition, Spot Painting and Quiz Competition, Nature Literature Festival, and Workshop on Wildlife Photography.
For the Bird Race this year, bird lovers from Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Chittorgarh and Rajsamand can also participate. The teams from the above regions will spot the birds in their respective region and report at Udaipur.
The inaugural ceremony will be held on 10th January at Jungle Safari Park where Bird, Butterfly and Stamp Exhibitions will be held.
The registration fee to participate in the Bird Race is Rs. 500. The forms for registration are available on the Udaipur Bird Festival website.
Please note, the last date of registration is 30th December 2019.
Udaipur Nature Literature Festival
As a part of the 3-day long Udaipur Bird Festival, the Forest Department is also organising Udaipur Nature Literature Festival (UNLF) for the second time in a row. UNLF will be held on 10th January and will have a visitor from across the country.
The festival is being organised with a vision to promote wildlife in the region and create awareness amongst the masses. The Forest Department may organise a run on 10th January as part of awareness drive.
Yes, the winters in Udaipur have gradually started to soar!!!
And this undoubtedly is another best season to enjoy the city vibes. Beautiful lakes, foggy mornings, misty and hazy mountain range, and the amazingly delicious street food in Udaipur!
The city of lakes offers some of the best street food choices to beat the winter chills. From Dabelis to Mirchi Bada, Egg Bhurji, Kulhad Coffee and much more, the city has so much to treat your tummy with yummy food.
Here we have listed some of the best, hot and delicious street food in Udaipur and where to find it!
Egg Varieties
Tandori Egg
Egg dishes are perfect winter beaters. Be it Egg Bhurji, Omelette, Boiled Egg, or Udaipur’s famous Tandori Egg, every dish prepared with egg, when served hot, taste equally amazing. If you are an egg-lover, don’t forget to try Chetak Circles’s famous Egg World for Tandori Egg. Besides, there are many other food joints in Udaipur that specializes in egg delicacies.
Dabeli
Dabeli
Originally hailing from Gujarat, Dabeli is like an Indian burger which is quite popular among the foodies of Udaipur. The dish is prepared by stuffing boiled potato Tikki between two buns. The yummy dish is traditionally served with sliced onion and chutneys. In Udaipur, Shankar Dabeli at Panchwati is the most popular joint for Dabeli lovers.
Bread Pakoda
Bread Pakoda
This yummy dish prepared from bread is quite a hit, especially in winters. When in Udaipur, do not forget to head to Fatehsagar where you will find a popular joint, ‘Kamlesh ji Bread Pakoda’ serving fresh, hot and spicy Bread Pakodas. Stuffed with boiled and mashed potato and dipped in ‘besan’ mix, these ‘pakodas’ taste super yummy in winter when you are having them at the most happening place with an amazing view.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Another street food item made out of boiled potato, Aloo Tikki, is a popular street food snack of North India. When served hot, this spicy and a bit tangy – due to imli (tamarind) chutney – street food item becomes a popular choice for winter food cravings. Udaipur’s Sanwariya Chaat Center located at Ashok Nagar serves delicious Aloo Tikki Chaat. You can also try the vendors at Babu Bazaar and 100 ft Road.
Maggi & Sandwiches
Vegetable Maggi
Although hot and luscious Maggi is the most sought after street food all year round, it tastes even yummier in chilling winters when topped with lots of winter vegetables (carrot, green peas, capsicum etc.), spices and cheese. Panchwati’s famous Bajrang Bali Sandwich is one of the most popular Maggi and Sandwich seller in Udaipur. Apart from ‘everybody’s favourite’ Maggi, you can also try Masala Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich and other popular sandwich varieties here.
Kulhad Coffee
Kulhad Coffee
When the capacity of your belly is over with food, there is still something that can find its place in the tummy – Hot & frothy Kulhad Coffee! The age-old popular beverage, coffee got its makeover in India when vendors started serving it in environment-friendly clay cup – ‘Kulhad’. Udaipur was never far behind in joining this environment-friendly way of serving hot coffee. Fatehsagar is the most popular and best place to enjoy Kulhad Coffee in winters. Sai Sagar Coffee House and Vinod Fast Food are a couple of the most popular coffee joints in Udaipur.
Kadai Doodh
Kadai Doodh
A sweet and rich delicacy prepared by boiling milk in a Kadai, this dessert-cum-beverage becomes extremely popular during winters. To give it a little richness, lots of dry fruits, Kesar and a few spices are added to it. Vasudev Doodh Bhandar at Suraj Pol is an age-old shop selling Kadai Doodh in Udaipur. Besides, you can also get yummy and thick Kadai Doodh at few shops at Fatehsagar.
With the above list, we surely have given the foodies of Udaipur, a few options to satiate their hunger pangs in this winter with some hot and delicious street food variety. So, head right away and fill your palate with some amazing street food of Udaipur.
If you have any more suggestions or additions in the above list, we would love to know about it. Please write to us at neha@vivirmedia.com
A gateway to unlimited entertainment, fun and knowledge, Circus Maximus is one of its kind kids’ carnival happening for the first time in Udaipur. It is a perfect combination of enjoyment and exploration for young learners.
The event is planned for complete family entertainment with activities, workshops, competitions for both kids and parents. Circus Maximus features some of the most engaging, delightful and entertaining activities.
With all this, here are 5 interesting reasons you and your kids should attend Circus Maximus: A Carnival for Kids and Family.
Reason No. 1: Complete Family Entertainment
Circus Maximus is a complete family entertainment giving you some constructive and quality time to spend with your kids. It brings together a blend of activities for both kids and their parents making this a perfect family event.
Reason No. 2: A Platform for Skill Development for Kids
With activities like painting, baking, karate, archery, craft and origami workshops, Circus Maximus is a platform to develop and showcase the talents of your kids and build-up confidence.
Reason No. 3: Interactive Workshops
Circus Maximus brings to you some amazingly interactive workshops for your kids. Make them learn the art of pottery making, puppet making, baking, camping and much more while allowing them to actively participate in learning new information and techniques.
Reason No. 4: Entertaining Activities and Shows
Be a part of their fun by participating in Mom & Kids Fashion Show and Mom & Kids Treasure Hunt. The tiny tots will certainly have a good time with you in the competitions. Besides, there are more entertaining activities like puppet shows, magic shows, bioscope etc.
Reason No. 5: Shopping for the Parents
While the kids can play their heart out in the event, there is something for the parents too! With an entire section of exhibitors, the parents will be spoiled with choices of stalls put up by exhibitors from all over the country. Enjoy some amazing shopping time when your kids are engaged right in front of you.
Just know that every positive effort we put towards our children definitely provides an outward display of consistent care and dedication that they deserve. So, this would be another important reason to attend: Show your child that you are interested in their experiences and learning.
Bring your little ones to have an unforgettable fun-filled experience at Circus Maximus on 14th and 15th December 2019 at The Jalsa Food & Adventure Hub.
The event is being presented by Nooto Events, an Udaipur-based company formed with the idea of promoting knowledge-based events for every age group.
The last month of the year is promising some amazing cultural fun to the people of lake city. The most awaited events of the city – Shilpgram Mahotsav and Flower Show will begin from 21st December and 25th Decemberrespectively. Along with this, the hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu will witness the fervour of Sharad Mahotsav from 29th to 31st December 2019.
Mewar recently hosted the amazing Kumbhalgarh Festival where artists and craftsmen from around the country exhibited their best of talent. The fever of this fiesta has not yet even subsided and people have already started looking forward to the upcoming Shilpgram Mahotsav and the most enquired, Flower Show of Udaipur.
Shilpgram Mahotsav – The Art and Craft Fair
Shilpgram Mahotsav is a cultural art and craft fair organized by West Zone Cultural Centre at the craft village of Udaipur, Shilpgram. The 10-day long event is an amalgamation of different cultures from across the country. The event is organised at the end of every year and is witnessed by thousands of people from all over the country.
Flower Show
Flower Show is a unique flower exhibition held at Fateh Sagar Pal. The entire Pal is decorated with beautiful and unique varieties of flowers spreading a soothing fragrance all around the place.
Along with these, there are many carnivals and events which will be happening around the city on Christmas and New Year.
The line-up of these amazing cultural extravaganza is making Udaipur, the most favoured choice for winter tourism. All these festivals promise an exclusive experience to the tourists and also to the people of the city, making Udaipur the best destination to travel in December.
Australian chef and former Masterchef star, Sarah Todd, is in the city to shoot for her upcoming cookbook. Sarah Todd, who is a big fan of Indian traditional cooking, demonstrated Rajasthani desserts and their plating style at Jagat Niwas Palace, Udaipur along with Akshayraj Singh Shaktawat, the owner of the hotel and the chefs of Jagat Niwas Palace.
While interacting with the crowd, Sarah revealed how she loves the Indian style of cooking and its diversity. She is fascinated by the techniques used in preparing the traditional Indian cuisine and has a special inclination towards it. She is exploring the Rajasthani desserts to include them in her upcoming cookbook. According to Sarah, the cookbook will help people in the world understand the “vastness of Indian cuisines”.
Sarah has travelled across India and one thing she finds very interesting is that every state here has its own food culture. “While being rich in taste, Indian food has a high nutritional value”, says the celebrity chef.
Australian chef is shuffling between her home country and India these days. Sarah’s love for India has made her take the plunge into the Indian food business. She has three restaurants running in India at Mumbai, Delhi and Goa.
The chef, who is staying at Jagat Niwas Palace, Udaipur, is in love with the city of lakes. She is exploring the city and its beauty while capturing every bit of it in her camera.
Udaipur recently got voted as the Favourite City in India and the Favourite Leisure Destination in India by the readers of the global luxury and lifestyle magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. Thanks to the evergrowing hospitality business, the city is also the most preferred choice for destination weddings in India.
Since years the cultural capital of Rajasthan has been witnessing royal weddings in Udaipur including some of the grandest celebrity weddings. And this is the reason, destination wedding in Udaipur has become a truly royal affair.
However, when you have hundreds of options to select a wedding resort in Udaipur, you kind of get confused. And running around to find the best-fit wedding venue as per your requirement, can get a little tedious for you.
So, UdaipurBlog has curated some of the most incredible and royal properties of Udaipur where you can plan your dream wedding.
Kindly note the sequencing of these properties is done on a random basis, and we are not ranking them in any order.
jüSTa Sajjangarh Resort & Spa
A 5-star luxury resort set against a scenic backdrop of the magnificent Sajjangarh Fort, Justa Sajjangarh Resort, is perfectly designed for that beautiful fairytale wedding. With a spacious area for all big and small events, Justa Sajjangarh holds a capacity of around 1000 people in its perfectly manicured garden. It also has a regally furnished banquet hall to cater around 150 guests. Moreover, the property possesses 63 luxurious rooms making it a complete package for a destination wedding.
Well connected to Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur, Justa Sajjangarh is the unmatched luxury resort that takes care of everything that a perfect wedding requires.
A luxury resort in Udaipur, Bhairavgarh has the most picturesque location you can have for a dream-like wedding. With a lawn space to cater around 800 people, a beautiful poolside venue, a well-designed banquet hall with a capacity of around 150 pax, and 44 luxuriously crafted rooms, Bhairavgarh Resort is a complete wedding package one can ask for. The resort is well-suited for weddings that include 30 pax to 300 pax.
Located peacefully like a fairytale castle on a hilltop, Bhairavgarh Resort is at a convenient distance from the nearest Maharana Pratap Airport.
A picturesque property perched on a small hill and beautifully surrounded by Aravalis, Vijaygarh Resort is a synonym of heritage hospitality, lavish magnificence, royal decor and distinguished taste. 3 sprawling lawns with a capacity to host up to 2000 guests, exquisitely designed banquet hall and 15 luxurious cottage-style rooms with a private plunge pool, Vijaygarh Resort makes a beautiful setting to plan an entire wedding in the most royal way.
With a stunning setting and enthralling views, Vijaygarh Resort is the best wedding venue in Udaipur to plan all the big and small rituals of your event.
A spacious and opulent property that glitters like shimmering stars, Seasons Park Resort is a perfect place to take those beautiful seven vows of life. 38 fully-furnished and spacious rooms, beautiful interiors, a well-maintained lawn that can host around 1000 guests, a pool-side venue to cater around 200 people, elegant banquet hall for around 120 pax, the property cover all the amenities required for a complete wedding package.
The resort is conveniently connected to the nearest Udaipur Airport and is the perfect pick if you a lovely wedding in Udaipur.
Surrounded by serene mountains and breathtaking views of the Aravalis, Spectrum Resort Spa & Convention is a destination with a multitude of offerings. One of the biggest wedding venues of Udaipur, the resort offers 150+ luxurious rooms, well-crafted wedding venues to accommodate more than 600 people. The Pool Island Mandap is an exclusive space to organize ‘pheras’ and a luxurious ballroom that can accommodate more than 600 people.
A perfect choice for a destination wedding, corporate events or any other celebration, Spectrum Resort is conveniently connected to Udaipur, Nathdwara and Abu Road.
Built by the Maharaja of Udaipur, Maharana Fateh Singh, The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace, Udaipur is a luxury heritage hotel that radiates the charm and grandeur of the bygone era. Located on a hilltop with a captivating view of Fateh Sagar Lake, Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace offers 55 palatial rooms, a multi-functional banquet hall that can cater around 100 people, and 4 sprawling lawns to choose from as per your requirement to host from 50 to 3000 guests.
The palatial hotel is at a convenient distance from the city airport, railway station and all the major tourist attractions.
Magnificently splendorous lake-facing property right in the middle of the city, Hotel Hilltop Palace, is a beauty resting on a hill right in front of Fateh Sagar Lake. With amazing 62 lake-facing and pool-view rooms, a gorgeously decked lake-facing rooftop for wedding receptions, well-manicured garden for parties and an exquisitely designed banquet hall, makes a perfect wedding package for a fairy-tale wedding.
The beautiful property can be conveniently approached by all the 3 modes of transport and is at a comfortable distance from most of the tourist spots.
A beautiful resort that resonates with nature and set-up on a retro-royal theme, Anjushree Resort Padmini Bagh is a true nature resort with a beautiful forest view. One of the most beautiful property is graced with 33 plush rooms, 2 huge and sprawling lawns to host more than 2500 guests each, and a lavish banquet hall to accommodate around 100 pax.
The grand property, which is a perfect choice to celebrate any type of event, is very close to Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur.
A club resort crafted for leisure is set in a beautiful backdrop of nature’s finest creations. Jeevantara Resort is one grand affair that anyone can ask for his or her wedding in Udaipur. With 39 luxurious rooms, a plush banquet hall to cater around 100 people and a lawn with a capacity of more than 1000 people, the property offer a perfect combination of an amazing view and great hospitality.
This business-cum-leisure-cum-wedding property can be conveniently approached by rail, road and air.
Ananta is a fairytale-like experience offered with the best of five-star luxuries. The luxury resort of Udaipur aesthetically captures the beauty of your wedding with 200 plus contemporary villa-rooms, spacious banquets, and a sprawling lawn perfect to host a perfectly lavish wedding.
Ananta is a serene escapade and a convenient drive from Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur.
All these royal palaces and heritage hotels can make your wedding a truly regal affair while adding a dash of royalty to your celebration. These wedding venues in Udaipur are sure to ooze royal charm and grandeur!
The city is witnessing fog these days bringing the feel of winters and making it look all the more beautiful. The cold waves have started hitting the city with the fall in the temperature by almost 4 degrees.
The drop in the temperature is caused due to the active northerly winds. The fog has also affected the visibility which was recorded as 500 meters. This has impacted the air traffic and has delayed several flights flying to Udaipur.
Indigo flight which was travelling from Delhi to Udaipur was diverted to Ahmedabad due to dense fog and visibility issue. Similarly, a couple of more flights flying from Delhi and Jaipur were also delayed by 2 – 4 hours.
However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) claims that the winters this year would be warmer than usual except for the northernmost part which will be core cold wave zone. And states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana fall under the cold wave zone.
Want to grab some amazing winter shopping deals, head to Forum Celebration Mall, Udaipur!
Winter is primarily the season of food, clothes and parties. With weddings, Christmas and New Year, there are festivities and fun all around. And this is when you get that “I have nothing to wear” feeling. If you are one of those who are planning a good shopping day for the upcoming winters, Forum Celebration Mall is the one-stop-shop for all your big and small shopping needs.
Be it kid’s wear, men’s wear or women’s wear, Forum Celebration is the one place where you will get the widest and latest range of winter wear collection under one roof.
Check out some amazing shopping, offers and discounts at Forum Celebration Mall for Kids, Men’s and Women’s winter wear collection.
Winter Shopping for Kids
Forum Celebration Mall has a dedicated floor for kid’s shopping. From big brands to local retailers, you can shop for your kid’s clothes, footwear, accessories and much more. The brands like Mothercare, Kapkids, and J4K – Just for Kids have some amazing options for kids’ winter wear collection. You can also check out some good deals on winter wear at Max Fashion and Trends.
Winter Shopping for Men
Brands like Allen Solly, Arrow, Blackberry, Louis Philippe, Peter England, U. S. Polo Assn. and Van Heusen all are completely stuffed with men’slatest winter wear collection at Forum Celebration. From casual winter wear collection to formal party wear and winter wear for work, this is one place where you can get the entire wardrobe sorted for men’s winter wear. Along with kid’s collection, Max Fashion, Trends, and Iconic have a good collection for men’s wear too.
Winter Shopping for Women
When it comes to shopping, women are considered to be a little picky and choosy. Celebration Mall is the place where women can shop their heart out for the warm the cosy winter. With some exclusive brands like AND, Aurelia, BIBA, Global Desi, and W, which are loaded with the gorgeous traditional and indo-western winter collection, there are other brands offering western winter wear collection for women.
With great options to stock your winter wear, your search for good shopping will end at Forum Celebration Mall. From simple and chic to fashion trends, Celebration Mall is the hub for best of fashion to match the taste and style of every age group.
The City Palace of Udaipur boasts of the splendour that Mewar has been witnessing since centuries. The majestic palace speaks of the grandeur and royalty of the past Mewar rulers. Located beautifully on the banks of Lake Pichola, the palace is a fusion of Rajasthani, Mughal, European and Chinese architecture.
The most captivating fact of this palace lies in its making which includes marble-work, mirror-work, silver-work, murals, wall paintings and inlay-work. The magnificent palace is built completely of marble and granite.
The City Palace is the most-visited tourist attraction of Udaipur. Built by Maharaja Udai Singh Mewar, the palace is distinguished as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.
The pictures below tell us, why City Palace is Udaipur’s favourite tourist spot:
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The palace has a lot of beautiful stories and anecdotes to narrate. From architecture to location, history, interiors, and purpose, City Palace Udaipur is a true visual delight.
Govind Singh Tank, former chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission, got elected as the new mayor of Udaipur city. BJP won 44 seats out of 70 in the civic body election (Nagar Nigam Chunav) held earlier this month.
On the opposition side, Congress had fielded Arun Tank for the post of Udaipur Municipal Corporation Mayor. Although the opposition party was hoping some support from the dissatisfied BJP councillors, its hope went all in vain when all the 44 councillors of BJP voted for the 75-year-old politician.
Congress candidate, Arun Tank, secured 20 votes from its party councillors losing against Govind Tank, who secured 46 votes in total.
After the Municipal Election results were declared this month on 19th November, all the 46 councillors of BJP were shifted to unknown places. They were then directly brought to Udaipur Municipal Corporation office to cast their votes for the mayor.
After the result was declared, Govind Singh Tank, sworn in as the new mayor for Udaipur Municipal Corporation. Mr Tank is retired RPS Chief and Ex-Chief Engineer of Public Works Department.
