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Things That You Should Not Do In Udaipur

Udaipur is a city of dreams. People from all around the world have bucket listed Udaipur on a priority and there’s no reason why they shouldn’t. After all, it is one such city which is pretty appealing in every field whether it be history, culture, food, palaces, you name it and it shines already. Oh, and did I tell you it has several other names too such as city of lakes, Kashmir or Rajasthan, Venice of the east, etc.? With all these things, one thing is for sure that when one visits the beautiful city of lakes, he will not only be awestruck by the beauty of the city but on the other hand he will be completely smitten and would want to stay here forever.

But be careful, while you are just getting indulged in the beauty of the city and travelling with all your heart, there are some things which you should better not do, so that at the end of your trip, all that you have is memories and lots and lots of mind-blowing pictures at all the exotic locations.

Do not think of Udaipur as an ordinary city

Rarely visited places in Udaipur that you need to visit right now
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While we get tired of praising the city, there are so many people out there who think Udaipur as a small town with nothing much to explore. You should never ever do that. It is true that the city is not too large in area but, trust me, it is enough. It is not a drop in the ocean, it is an ocean in a single drop. In fact, the size of the city will be very helpful to you. You won’t have to travel for hours to go from one spot to other, unlike metros where you just spend your whole day and get to visit only 1-2 places. Here you can travel almost 50% of the city roughly in 24 hours. Isn’t it an added perk to the City of Lakes?

 

You should not utter a single bad word about Fatehsagar

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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Fatehsagar has been the heart of the city for a very long time. You can spot people chilling at the pal of the Lake at every time of the day, at every season of the year. And on weekends, the place is literally flooded with people. And there’s no reason it shouldn’t. The place, after all, is something where nature shows the most beautiful self. So now that you know the essence of the place, it is quite clear that if you say anything bad about the Lake, the people here might get a bit defensive or it is also possible that they might change your perception towards it.

 

Do not have some random junk food as your meal

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While you are on your visit to Udaipur, do not fill your stomach with ordinary food which you can get all around the country. Rather please your taste buds with the exclusive traditional food of Rajasthan which is Dal Baati. You cannot leave Udaipur without having this delicious delight. Other delicacies which you would want to have in here is Ghatte ki sabzi, Laal Maans (if you are non-vegetarian), Rajma, Ker Sangri, etc. These are all the traditional Rajasthani food which are so delicious that at the end of every bite you will keep licking your fingers.

 

You should not miss going to the palaces

Udaipur is very rich in terms of its history and culture. It is not, in any way, less than any other city when it comes to royal palatial properties and forts. Which is why it is also called the royal city. There are several palaces and forts which are directly connected to the history of its rulers who used to rule Mewar back then (Udaipur and some more cities combined was called Mewar back then). Forts like Sajjangarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, and palaces such as City Palace, Lake Palace, etc. are the monuments which are standing intact from those times in the city.

 

If you are a tourist do not go for any other means of shopping instead of street shopping

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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If you are someone who doesn’t belong to Udaipur, then it would be a mere waste of money if you opt for any other means of shopping instead of street shopping. The main reason behind that is you will not get such forms of clothing, jewelry, and other handicrafts anywhere so you would not want to waste your money on something which you already have or you can get anywhere. You can get traditional clothing items, modern jewelry, different handicrafts, handmade painted t-shirts, paintings, etc. It is suggested that you go shopping in the old city of Udaipur.

 

Do not forget to praise the beautiful lakes all around

There are a total of 11 lakes in and around the city. Aren’t you astonished by the fact that in such a small city resides a total of 11 lakes? These Lakes involves famous lakes which are Fatehsagar, Pichola, Badi Lake, Udai Sagar and other Lakes such as Swaroop Sagar, Dudh Talai, Goverdhan Sagar, Purohito ka Talaab, Goverdhan Sagar, Madaar, Jaisamand Lake, and Rajsamand Lake. The shocking fact about these lakes is that most of these lakes are artificial, handmade lakes. These lakes are so beautiful and peaceful that they will just take all your worries from your life. You will be actually forced to praise them for their beauty.

Udaipur offers the same amount of peace and serenity to everyone who visits this city. It will just capture your heart right away and keep it here forever. Once you visit the city, you will always yearn to visit again. Well, these were some things which you absolutely not do while on your visit to the amazing City of lakes.

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Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur

Udaipur is known by various names like the City of Lakes, Kashmir of Rajasthan, Venice of the East and so many more. The beauty of the place is evident in the pictures you must have seen all over the internet. Now that you are planning your visit to the spectacular and heavenly City of Lakes, let me help you build your personal itinerary for your first visit to Udaipur. I am aware that some of you won’t be able to cover all the spots enlisted below, but it is worth giving a shot.

Here are the Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur!

  1. Start your day by getting a perfect breakfast

Empty stomach won’t get along with you very far. So, first things first, get a perfect start to your day by having some good English breakfast. Although you might find a lot of places to eat in the city, especially if you are staying in the old city, but you obviously need a filtered list.

Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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Thank us later, we are making you equipped with the list of the best places to have an English breakfast in Udaipur. Click here!

  1. Take a bike or car on rent and explore the streets of Old City

As per your convenience, you can take a car or a bike on rent and explore the nooks and corners of the Old City. There is a lot that you would see on the streets- from local vendors to artists painting at the roadside and a lot of scenes that you wouldn’t witness anywhere on earth!

Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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Plus, not just for the view, taking a vehicle is quite comfy for your to-and-fro as well and makes it easy for you to touch the extremes of the city effortlessly.

  1. Go shopping!!!

You have come down to Udaipur, would you dare to leave without any ‘oh-my-god-wow’ souvenir from the city? No, right?

Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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Well, the shopping markets in Udaipur are like a color palette. Hundreds of shops selling things that are unique, vibrant and exhibit the very soul of the city. You can get apparels, tribal jewelry, gold/silver jewelry, zinc artifacts, wooden artifacts, leather bag, totes, to bedspreads, upholstery and so much more.

Check out all the markets of Udaipur here.

  1. Take a tour of the grand City Palace Complex

City Palace Complex Udaipur is one of a kind places in the city. It is a grand-majestic-palace and is the official dwelling of the Maharana (king) of Mewar. A part of the palace is closed where the Maharana resides with his royal family while a greater part of the palace is open to the public.

Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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You can take a tour of the City Palace and have a walk through the time. Also, you can watch the light and sound show happening in the City Palace every evening.

  1. Take the Ropeway and watch the sunset from the Karni Mata hill

Karni Mata Temple is situated on a small hillock in Udaipur. The place is also known for its sunset point. You can either take the stairs to the peak of the hill for the sunset point or you can take the ropeway.

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Alternative: If you want to have a glimpse of the culture of the city and sunsets do not entice you anymore, then you must pay a visit to the Darohar Show at the Bagore Ki Haveli Museum.

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The show starts in the evenings and is a must-watch if you are a fan of cultural dances.

  1. Spend your evenings at the Ghats of Udaipur

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Ghats are a noticeable part of the city. There are various ghats in Udaipur which are immensely peaceful and give you a close view of the waters of the lakes. Gangaur Ghat is the most significant and popular ghat in the entire city. It is known for hosting the Ganguar Festival and in recent times the place was seen in various movies in both Hollywood and Bollywood.

  1. Go for a boat ride in the Lake

You can go on a boat ride in Lake Pichola. It is a 20-25 minutes ride in the lake which covers all the places in the lake- I mean, you can have a close look at the Taj Lake Palace which is built in the middle of the lake, if in case you aren’t staying there! Also, you get to have a look at the Jag Mandir, which is also a floating (metaphorically) palace and is known for its beautiful life-size elephants standing at the entrance, carved out of stone.

Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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Alternatively, you can go for a jet boat ride in the Lake Fatehsagar, which is one of the most prominent lakes in Udaipur. It is a great place to hangout and you would get a lot of street food and other delicious snacks just near the lakeside ‘chowpaty’. Also, you can visit the nearby parks and gardens to get a refreshing feel.

  1. Don’t miss Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) and the Biological Park

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If you aren’t fond of riding in the boat, then taking a brisk tour to the Monsoon Palace would be great for you. Sajjangarh aka Monsoon Palace is perched on a hillock and gives one of the best views of the entire city.

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Adjacent to this palace is the biological park of Udaipur which has a variety of flora and fauna. This is a super fun and refreshing place for the nature lovers.

  1. Go to the largest aquarium in India- ‘Under the Sun’

    Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Udaipur
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Under the Sun is the largest aquarium in India and is situated attached to the lake Fatehsagar. This is one great place to spend some hours. You would find a huge number of fish here, some of which are even rare to find in the Indian Subcontinent. Plus, you can find a Virtual Reality zone here which lets you enjoy underwater scenes in real time.

Read more about the aquarium here

  1. Last but not the least, Binge on the luscious food at a lakeside hotel/restaurant

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By this time, I am sure you’d be feeling terribly hungry and what is better than having some great authentic Rajasthani or Continental Food at a lakeside hotel/restaurant.

Also Read: Non-veg Restaurant to satisfy your hunger pangs

I knew you would be reading this on your first visit to the City of Lakes and hence I have prepared for you a list of the best Lakeside hotels where you can stay as well as eat at utmost peace, enjoying the natural beauty that Udaipur is! 😉

Check out the list here

Now that you roughly know where you’d be going, book your tickets and start packing!

Also, check out the best time to visit Udaipur and don’t miss your flight 😊

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Best Time to Visit Udaipur

Udaipur is among the most beautiful places you would visit! The lush valleys and hills; the picturesque lakes, the culture, and heritage make Udaipur the most sought-after destination. Although the city is situated in Rajasthan (which is the desert state of India), Udaipur is totally different. The place doesn’t have a desert and the climate is also not extreme.

The Best Time to Visit Udaipur

 

Winter (October to Mid-March)

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Unlike any other place in Rajasthan, winter is great in Udaipur! The season witnesses mild drop in temperature throughout the daylight with ample of sunlight to make you warm. While the mornings and nights experience a drastic drop in the temperature going as low as 5-6 degree Celsius. Winters is one of the best time to visit Udaipur, as the city observes fog, a little bit of shower, winter breeze and so much! Summing up, Udaipur becomes all the more romantic in winters! And thus, if you are a seeker of romantic dewy weather then winters must be your time to visit Udaipur.

 Also Read: 7 Things all travelers must do on their visit to Udaipur

Summer (Mid-March to June)

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Scorching sun might want you to stay in shade! The summers are not the ideal time to visit Udaipur, although it often rains in the middle of summer months hence lowering the temperatures. Exploring the city becomes quite strenuous in the daytime because of the sun. Evenings and nights are comparatively cooler than the day but people do not prefer to spend their vacations in summer in Udaipur until it’s where their granny’s stays!!! The temperature in summers in Udaipur reaches up to 42-43 degree Celsius while the minimum remains somewhere around 24-27 degree Celsius.

Monsoon (July to September)

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Monsoons can be considered to be the Best Time to Visit Udaipur for the love of petrichor! Although the city receives somewhat lesser rainfall, Udaipur is considered at its best during the rain showers. All the lakes are filled with water, the Ayad River flows fervently during this season – the entire city’s beauty is at its peak in the monsoons. It is highly recommended for tourists to visit Udaipur in the Monsoon season as it is great to witness lush green Aravali Ranges along with the overall beauty of the city.

Also Read: Places to visit in Udaipur during Monsoons

Now that you know the best time to visit Udaipur, when are you planning your trip??? Let us know in the comment section below, Udaipur will be glad to host you!

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Common Translations for a visitor to Udaipur | Hindi- English – Mewari

India is a land of eclectic cultural diversity and each region has a variety of things that differentiate them from the rest of the country. There are several languages spoken in the country and if you happen to be a tourist, you might get stuck in searching for the right word. Rajasthan and especially Udaipur is one of the most tourist-friendly cities in the state as well as in the country. Predominantly, the language spoken in Udaipur is Mewari. So, if you’re planning your trip to the magical land of lakes, these translations will make you cross the language barrier. Below is the list of Common Translations for a visitor to Udaipur.

Translations

Hindi English Mewari
namaste

नमस्ते

Hello Khamma Ghani

खम्मा घणी

alavida

अलविदा

Goodbye Khamma Ghani

खम्मा घणी

phir milenge

फिर मिलेंगे

 

See you again pachhe malaan/milaanga

पछे मलां/मिलांगा।

dhanyavaad

धन्यवाद

Thank you aabhar

आभार

kya main yahaan baith sakata hoon?

क्या मैं यहां बैठ सकता हूं?

Can I sit here? kai mhoo athe baithee/beee sakoon?

कइ म्हू अठे बैठी/बेई सकूँ?

aap kaise hain?

आप कैसे हैं?

How are you doing? aap kistar/katar/kashaan ho?

आप किस्तर/कतर/कशान हो?

mujhe ek (taxi, car, telephone, pen) chaahiye

मुझे एक (टैक्सी, कार, टेलीफोन, कलम) चाहिए

I need a (taxi, car, telephone, pen) mhane ek (motaragaadee, kaar, teleephon, pain) chaeen rayo hai.

म्हणे एक (मोटरगाड़ी, कार, टेलीफोन, पैन) चाईं रयो है।

 Yes/No

एस/नो

Yes/No Ha (हाँ)

Ni (नी)

mera naam hai …

मेरा नाम है …

my name is … mharo naam ______ chhai/hai.

म्हारो नाम ______ छे/है..

kya aap angrezee bolate hain?

क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?

Do you speak English? thane English aave he?

थाणे इंग्लिश आवे हे?

shubh prabhaat

शुभ प्रभात

good morning shubh prabhaat

शुभ प्रभात

Susandhya

सुसंध्या

good evening Susandhya

सुसंध्या

shubh raatri

शुभ रात्रि

good night shubh raatri

शुभ रात्रि

madad

मदद

Help madad

मदद

chikitsak

चिकित्सक

Doctor Dactar saab

डाक्टर साब

tumhaara naam kya he?तुम्हारा नाम क्या है? What is your name? थारो नाम काई छे/है?

Tharo Naam kaai Che/hea?

samay kya hua hai?

समय क्या हुआ है?

What’s the time? tem kai vyo hai?

टेम कइ व्यो है?

is kee keemat kya hogee?

इस की कीमत क्या होगी?

How much does this cost? anee ra paya/paisa katara vya?

अणी रा पया/पैसा कतरा व्या?

aapase milakar achchha laga

आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा

It is nice to meet you aaparooon mali ne gano badhiya laagyo.

आपरोऊँ मलि ने गणो बढ़िया लाग्यो।

mujhe maaph karen

मुझे माफ करें

excuse me mhane maaf kar.

म्हणे माफ़ कर।

aap kahaan hain?

आप कहाँ हैं?

Where are you? aap kathe ha?

आप कठे हा?

baad mein milate hain!

बाद में मिलते हैं!

See you later! va pachhe malaan.

वा पछे मलां।

kya aap ise dobaara bol sakate hain?

क्या आप इसे दोबारा बोल सकते हैं?

Can You Say It Again? kai aap anee ne paachho bol sako?

कइ आप अणी ने पाछो बोल सको?

Hindi mein kya kaha jaata hai?

हिंदी में क्या कहा जाता है?

What’s That Called in Hindi? hindee mein kai keven?

हिंदी में कइ केवें?

chinta mat karo

चिंता मत करो

Don’t worry! chinta mati kar/ tensan mati le/ ataro mati hoch.

चिंता मति कर/ टेंसन मति ले/ अतरो मति हॉच।

Maaf Kro

माफ़ करो

Sorry म्हाने माफ़ करो

Mhane Maaf Karo

mujhe vaastav mein yah pasand hai!

मुझे वास्तव में यह पसंद है!

I really like it! mhane haanchee/sach mein yo badhiya laagyo.

म्हणे हांची/सच में यो बढ़िया लाग्यो।

main tumase pyaar karata hoon!

मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ!

I love you! hu/mhey thaa-neh prem karu chu/hu

मैं थारे ने प्रेम करू छु/हु

dhyaan rakhana

ध्यान रखना

Take Care dhyaan raakhajo

ध्यान राखजो।

Aaiye

आइये

Welcome थारो स्वागत छे/है

Tharo Swaagat che/hea

bahut achchha

बहुत अच्छा

Very Well gano badhiya

गणो बढ़िया

achchha

अच्छा

OK badhiya

बढ़िया

poorv

पूर्व

East aaguni

अगुनी

pashchim

पश्चिम

West aathuni

अथुनी

uttar

उत्तर

North uttar

उत्तर

dakshin

दक्षिण

South dakshin

दक्षिण

oopar

ऊपर

Up Upre

उपरे

neeche

नीचे

Down Niche

निचे

baen

बाएं

Left dawlo haath

दवलो हाथ

daayen

दाएं

Right Saavlo-haath

साव्लो हाथ

 

The Mewari language slightly changes over kilometers, but majorly these are the common translations.

Also, feel free to share your views on this and tell us if you wish to include any phrase in the list 🙂

Mewari Credits: Shubham Ameta 

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Reasons why you should NOT visit Udaipur or Else you will end up Loving this CITY!

Isn’t Udaipur all about just lakes and nothing else? Why should one even think of visiting this small city of Rajasthan when you can totally go to some other place. While everyone is busy praising the so-called ‘City of lakes’ Udaipur, we’ve jotted down a list of reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

Amazing traditional clothing, jewelry, and handicrafts will burn a hole in your pocket

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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If you are a shopaholic then visiting Udaipur is a big threat to you. Beautiful traditional clothes with pretty work and decorations, silver, gold and black metal jewelry for both men and women, mind-blowing handicrafts on clothing, décor pieces, and other items will burn a hole in your pockets. So, in Udaipur, you might spend your entire month’s salary and since we don’t want you to regret your shopaholic instinct, it is advisable to not visit Udaipur.

Delicious Dal Bati and regional cuisine will increase your calories

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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The famous Rajasthani food Dal Bati and all other regional cuisines are so delicious that you cannot stop at just tasting. So you have to prepare your stomach to get entirely filled and then your mind to satisfy itself with just that. Since we don’t want you to spend an extra hour at gym burning the calories gained from the heavenly delicious Dal Bati, you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

The culture and festivals of Udaipur will leave you spellbound

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur

Udaipur has a brimful of cultures and to celebrate the vastness of these cultures, there are different festivals taking place at every time of the year. From dance, music performance,  and regional activities in Shilpgram to festivities and joy on everyone’s faces in Hariyali Amavasya fair, the variety of culture showcase will leave you spellbound. The moment when you are present at such occasions you will feel like you belong here.

Now, who would want to enjoy the colorful and joyful atmosphere of these festivals from their busy and hectic schedule right?

The utterly romantic destinations will make you fall in love

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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If you are already in love with someone, these utterly romantic destinations in Udaipur will just act as a catalyst to your love. You will feel like celebrating each and every moment of love with your loved ones. From waking up at sunrise in forts and palaces to boating in Lake Pichola at sunset, you will feel nothing less than a king or a queen. It would feel like even nature is a part of this celebration and it would witness every blissful moment you are having.

And if you’re not in love with someone, then better do not enter this magical environment or you’ll fall in love.

Royal palaces and forts will make you look back to history

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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Most of us literally hated history when they were just some pages in the textbooks of our school but when it comes to the history of Udaipur it will not just teach you some really interesting things but will take you to the time of past. By looking at the walls and structure of these amazing forts and palaces you will actually live the time period that was lived by the kings and queens back then. The royalty of Udaipur is nothing less than the other assets of it, so if you do not want to experience the royalty of the city, you shouldn’t visit Udaipur.

 

Once you visit Udaipur, it will invite you repeatedly

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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Udaipur is such a place that you can never get enough of. Apart from the fact that the number of places that Udaipur has, cannot be enjoyed on a single visit, there’s just something in its walls, its sculptures, its people, its street and basically everything that will invite you again and again to the city. So you just can’t quit coming and staying in Udaipur at just once, you will have to keep coming for a number of times to satisfy your soul. And if you are just not ready for that, you better not visit it.

The beauty of lakes and landscapes will hypnotize you

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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Udaipur which is also known as ‘city of lakes’ is a place full of natural and artificial lakes. Along with the lakes comes its blissful surroundings and eye-pleasing landscapes. Lakes like Badi, Fatehsagar, Pichola will give you a sight that you wouldn’t be able to forget for your entire life. It will make you forget all the worries of your life and you will feel like this is the only place where you truly want to be. When you sit at the edge of a lake, you will be so hypnotized by the beauty around it that you won’t be able to leave the place.

But not everyone wants to get hypnotized by nature, isn’t it?

Fatehsagar – the heart of the city

Reasons why you shouldn’t visit Udaipur
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It is literally the heart of the city. If you look for Fatehsagar in google maps, you’ll see that the lake is heart shaped. It is not just a place, it’s a feeling for every Udaipurite. It’s a feeling of peace and calm. It’s a feeling of relaxation when after a long day you sit on the pal of the lake and the winds just take away all your tiredness. It’s a feeling when school and college kids hang out with their friends every evening giving the place its youthfulness. It a feeling of togetherness when you find people of different color, caste, city, country, and age that no matter what there’s this place that binds everyone together.

So in case you’re not ready to feel all of that, Fatehsagar or even Udaipur is not the place to have a visit to.

Above all these reasons, Udaipur is a city of love and compassion. It’s a city which makes everyone fall in love with itself. You will often hear people saying that ‘there’s no other city such as Udaipur’ and that is quite true, I tell you. Love it or hate it but you just won’t be able to forget the city.

What do you think of Udaipur? Tell us your story in the comment section.

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Planning a one-day Udaipur trip? Here’s a list of some must visit places

Udaipur has an unparalleled splendor and remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a city famous for its bewitching architecture, scrumptious Rajasthani cuisine, and striking monuments that hold rich history behind its walls. Such is the charm of the city that a one-day visit seems incomplete just by the mention of it. There are simply so many places to explore in and around the city and each place is so alluring, it feels as if it just doesn’t want to let go of you.

Millions of tourists travel to the beautiful City of Lakes every year to find out what the fuss is all about, and much to their amazement, go back with a truckload of memories and stories worth giving an ear to! It is one of the most sought-after places for travel enthusiasts and a popular backpacking destination as well.

Planning a one-day Udaipur trip? Here's a list of some must visit places
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Most of the tourists visiting Udaipur throughout the year are backpackers and budget travelers who visit the city for merely a day and search for places to go to that can make their traveling videos and photo albums a lot more colorful. Well, Udaipur never disappoints, and for the same purpose, we have come up with a list of places you must visit during a day’s trip (supposedly, morning to evening). Have a look:

1. Fatehsagar Lake:

Planning a one-day Udaipur trip? Here's a list of some must visit places
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A trip to Udaipur would be a trip in vain if you do not visit the majestic lakes in the City of Lakes! You must not miss the sight of the rising Sun and the tranquility that is during morning around these lakes. The sound of the chirping birds and water hitting the shore is soothing and with a plate of ‘Poha’ and sizzling hot ‘Chai’ (tea), should you even ask for more? You can spend the morning hours here as well as at Lake Pichola overlooking the City Palace, Jag Mandir, and Lake Palace from Karni Mata as the rest of the city becomes operational mostly after Ten.

2. The City Palace Museum:

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And to take a deeper look into the rich history of Mewar kingdom and all of its rulers, a trip to the Palace is a must. After you have had your breakfast, you must move on to the City Palace complex. The City Palace complex is a splendid example of Rajasthani architecture and the cultural heritage of Mewar built by Maharana Udai Singh II. A visit to the museum typically takes 2-3 hours and entry to the museum is chargeable at a fee of ₹300 for adults and ₹100 for children aged 5-18. The museum opens at 0900 hours and closes at 1730 hours. Also, check out Palki Khana Restaurant inside the palace complex.

3. Sajjan Garh (Monsoon Palace):

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Painted with white artistic domes on top of a hill is the glorious Monsoon Palace. It is named after Maharana Sajjan Singh Ji who built the palace chiefly to visit during the Monsoon season. It provides a panoramic view of the city and surroundings which a delightful sight. A visit here takes 2-3 hours and entry to this Palace is at a nominal cost of ₹80-90 for each person whereas vehicles are charged too. The preferred timing to visit Sajjangarh is from 1000 hours to 1700 hours. You can also visit the Sajjangarh Biological Park and Zoo located at the foot of the hill.

4. Old City Tour and Shopping:

Planning a one-day Udaipur trip? Here's a list of some must visit places
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A visit to Udaipur is incomplete without some shopping from the local markets. Udaipur is famous for wooden handicrafts, traditional jewelry, brassware, pagadis (turban), mojadis (ethnic footwear), leather items, etc. Visit these local markets at Hathipole, Bapu Bazaar, and Palace road and treat yourself with some amazing collection of items from the local nearby villages. Don’t forget to treat your taste buds with some lip-smacking Rajasthani food as well. And don’t worry if you are left with some more time, try visiting Jagdish Temple, Vintage Car Museum, Bagore ki Haveli, Maharana Pratap Smarak (memorial), you will be left in awe!

5. Dinner by the Lake – ending it in style!

Planning a one-day Udaipur trip? Here's a list of some must visit places
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As the day closes to an end, there is one thing that will haunt you for the rest of your lives if not done, while in Udaipur, and that is a blissful candle-lit dinner by the lakeside overlooking the City Palace as it lights up in all its glory. There are several lake-facing restaurants by Pichola serving cuisines from all over the world with an ambiance worth every penny that you shell out. Dig in at any of these places and don’t forget to click pictures as you are definitely going to be making this trip, a trip of your lifetime!

A lot remains unexplored during this one-day trip to Udaipur. Take out some time and come back soon because one visit just ain’t enough!

Tell us how your trip to Udaipur was and share your memories with us. I will be glad to see all of them!

Have a great day.

 

 

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6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur

We all have come across those moments when we want to roam around the city but don’t want to reach anywhere. We just want to enjoy the music, winds soothing our hairs and raw nature in front of our eyes. At such times all we need is a perfect long drive with our loved ones and make it a day.

Here’s the list of roads which are perfect for the day when your mind is in the need of a long drive.

Rani Road

Whenever we think of a long drive, the first option that comes to our mind is Rani Road. Apart from the smooth road enveloping the beautiful lake, there is something in this place which wants us to stay a little more. You can see the entire Fatehsagar pal from there and the view is mind blowing especially at night. After few renovations the government made in last few years, you can also see some stone sculptures here that are perfect for pictures and selfies.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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100 ft. Road near University Road

If you are desiring for a looong long drive this is an ideal destination for you, or let’s say ideal way for you. It starts from A-one school and goes all the way to Shobhagpura circle and further meets Sukher Highway. In case you are hungry, you can find all the kind of eateries along the way. From stalls and cafes to restaurants. It is usually less crowded at night so that you can have a peaceful journey to nowhere.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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Shobhagpura Bypass Road

If you are at 100 ft. road this is one more way you can go for a lovely evening. For this road, you just need to take a turn to the right from the Shobhagpura Circle and after some distance one left from towards the Ceremony Resort. This is very less crowded and doesn’t have many shops. It will meet on Sukher Highway again.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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Pratap Gaurav Kendra Road

It can be reached from Vidhya Bhawan road by taking a right from Premi Paan corner. This is situated in a hilly area so you can have a wonderful view and landscapes and that too not much far from the city yet far from the chaos of the city. This road can lead you towards Badi road so in case you want to reach a destination after a long drive, you can land yourself at Badi.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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Jaal Boraj road to Jungle Safari road

This road is entirely surrounded by lush green trees and natural aura. The cool breeze coming from Lake Pichola via trees will give you peace from your hectic life. This road can make you reach Jungle Safari, Golden Par, and Pratap Park. You can visually see Lake Pichola at one side of the road and even touch the water after crossing few trees and grass.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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Chirwa tunnel Road

This road can be a very good option when you literally want to go out of the city and enjoy a good drive on a highway. It will land you towards the Chirwa tunnel and if you’re still not satisfied and want more you can go forward for Eklingji or Nathdwara. You can have some tea or even meal on the local Dhabas in the way.

6 Long drive worthy roads in Udaipur
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With these roads above, I’m sure you’ll head out this evening with absolutely no destination in mind because after all the way is more beautiful than the destination.

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7 reasons why Udaipur should be your next travel destination

Udaipur, Venice of the east is an exotic and picturesque city that witnesses thousands of tourists throughout the year. The city has a magical vibe that attracts people towards itself from all over the world. Although, the best time to visit Udaipur is Monsoon, even in the heat of blazing sun each and every day spent in the city of lakes is mystical and absolutely worth it.

Although there are a thousand reasons to visit Udaipur, still we give you 8 best reasons that why it should be your next travel destination.

Let’s get started.

The first and the most obvious-

 

1. City of lakes-

A still of Lake Pichola

City of lakes seems to be a synonym of Udaipur. The beautiful and magnificent lakes are the soul of Udaipur and act as a major tourist attraction. The scenic backdrop of shimmering lakes embodies the essence of tourists in this city. Must visit lakes are Fatehsagar lake, Lake Pichola, Badi lake and Udai Sagar lake.

These lakes are often crowded as people of all ages visit them during and morning and evening for a walk and to chill.

2. Larger than life hotels-

The Oberoi Udaivilas

Want your stay to be memorable and lavish at the same time? Well, Udaipur hotels are the perfect option for you. The hospitality and architecture of the hotels are a class apart. The palatial hotels speak of glorious past, the flickering of sunshine on the beautiful lakes makes it a paradise for every tourist.

Even the budget hotels situated in old city will give you a stunning view from your window. Some of the best hotels include Taj Lake Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Jag Mandir Palace, Leela Palace, Chunda Palace, Ramada and The Lalit.

3. Sumptuous temples-

Jagdish temple

Many people are not aware of the fact that Udaipur is also famous for its temples. These temples are not merely just about worship but the architecture and history behind these temples have a story to tell. Some temples like Neemach Mata and Karni Mata give a bird’s eye view of the city. While temples like Ekling Ji and Jagdish Mandir depict the true history of Mewar rulers and the city.

For further information on temples in Udaipur, click here

4. The Land of Forts and Palaces-

City Palace, Udaipur

A journey to the land of forts and palace where everything is soaked into royal ambiance. If you are a history buff just like me then Udaipur is a definite visit for you. The Forts and Palaces depict the Vellore and raw beauty of Mewar. Prominent Forts and Palaces to visit are-

City Palace

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Monsoon Palace

Bagore Ki Haveli

5. Mouth Watering food-

Daal Bati, Traditional Rajasthani food

The city is home to restaurants that serve delicious and mouth-watering food. Udaipur has some of the best ‘dinner with a view’ restaurants which allows you to dine by the lakeside where you can enjoy the meal as well as lake view side by side.

I recommend you to try the traditional Rajasthani food at least once on your trip to Udaipur and trust me you won’t regret it.

6. A perfect destination for Shopaholics-

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If you are in Udaipur than there is some serious shopping to be done. The local market of Udaipur is a delight and it highlights the ethnic culture of the city in its work. Although there is a big list of items to be bought popular things include Journals, handicrafts, Painting and sculptures, turbans, Traditional Rajasthani attires.

For more info. related to shopping in Udaipur click here.

7. Exploring nearby destinations-

Kumbhalgarh Fort.

Lastly, if you have some free time left than you also have an option of traveling to destinations like Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Haldi Ghati, Ranakpur and Nathadwara which are only an hour or two rides from Udaipur.

Udaipur’s royalty, rich culture, and heritage, vibrancy and hospitality will make you fall in love with this city instantly.

These were just 7 out of innumerable reasons that why Udaipur should be your next travel getaway.

We hope to see you soon in Udaipur.

Till then, Happy travelling.

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Maharana Pratap Airport | Flights to and from Udaipur

Udaipur is well connected by roads, railways, and air. Every year lacs of tourist flock to the City of Lakes and if you too are planning to spend your vacations here then this article will come handy. Udaipur has a domestic airport named after the famous Mewar ruler, Maharana Pratap and is called the Maharana Pratap Airport after him.

It is also colloquially known as Dabok Airport as it is located in the area called Dabok. The airport is spread over an area of 500 acres with the new terminal building covering 2,500 square meters. It was a military airport used for transportation of ammunition to the soldiers. The Dabok Airport is reputed for the ILS system that is used by the ATC (air traffic control).

Major Flights from Udaipur

Destination City Time Taken
New Delhi (DEL) 1h
Mumbai (BOM) 1h 20m

 

Jaipur (JPR) 1h

 

Chennai (MAA) 2h 35m


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nformation About All the Flights

The Maharana Pratap Airport is well-connected to major cities of India including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata, Goa, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.

You can see the arrival and departure timings HERE

Maharana Pratap Airport Terminals

  • One boarding gate on the ground level
  • Two aerobridges on the first level
  • The total area of the terminal is 12,000 square meters
  • 6 check-ins and 3 security counters.
  • The capacity of the domestic terminal is 300 each for departures and arrivals.
  • Chartered airlines provide services for the Indian Air Force and the Border Security Forces.

Services and Facilities at the Maharana Pratap Airport

  • Free trolleys
  • Childcare room
  • Wheelchairs and other medical facilities
  • ATM services and phone booths
  • Tourist information center

Distance from the City

The Maharana Pratap Airport is located at a distance of 22 km from the city center.

How to Reach the Airport

Public, as well as private taxis or cabs, can be taken to reach the airport.

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The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance

About Udaipur

Ask any Udaipurite and they will tell you what the City of Lakes means to them. The love for the city is immense when we talk to the people of the city. Udaipur is a beautiful and scenic city, encompassed by lush Aravali Ranges. The lakes of Udaipur are interconnected, forming a unique lake system. The city sits amidst the peaceful milieu of a dense thicket and people from all over the globe come and experience the tranquil.

The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance
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History of Udaipur

In 1553, Maharana Udai Singh shifted his capital from Chittorgarh to a fertile valley region which later got its name as Udaipur. How did his happen? Let’s read further!

This valley was famous in the past for Ayad (Ahar River) for being a bustling trade town in Mewar region. But Ayad was flood-prone. He foresaw that Bahadur Shah or the campaign of Sher Shah Suri may arise.

Maharana Udai Singh had realized the advantages of the hilly areas when he was residing in exile at Kumbhalgarh. He decided to move his capital to a secured place and chose the eastern side of Lake Pichola. This was the place where he had met a hermit, Goswami Premgiriji while hunting in the ranges. The hermit blessed him to build a palace at the shoreline of the Lake, now known as Pichola. So, he decided to shift the capital from Chittaurgarh to Girwa Valley.

The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance
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The valley, at the eastern part of the Aravalli Hill Range, was fed by two perennial rivers -Ayad and Sisarma, they merge further downstream to form Bedach River. This strategically located Girwa valley was endowed with a natural defense system, which made it as an ideal location for human settlement. Further, there was the lake Pichola which could suffice the water needs of his people. Also, the hills of Aravalli provided natural fortification and the hilly region made it difficult for armored Mughal horses to climb.

The foundation day

Taking all aspects into consideration Maharana Udai Singh founded the city on the auspicious Aakhaa-Teej day of 1553 CE (Akshay Tritiya, Vaishaakh Sudi Teej, Saturday- April 15, 1553).

The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance
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In 1567, when Mughal Empire was threatening Mewar and captured Chittorgarh fort, Udai Singh built a large, six-kilometer long wall to protect Udaipur from attacks. The wall had seven gates. Even today, this region is called as the walled city of Udaipur.

Mughal Emperors Akbar (1576) and later on by Aurangzeb (1680) attacked the city and the city’s terrain proved to be an advantage for the Maharana.

Maharana Udai Singh also constructed a major masonry dam to the east of the capital city which he named after him as Udaisagar.

After the change of the Capital

The Maharana encouraged people of all castes & communities to settle in the new city for which he liberally granted lands.

The nobles and traders also settled here with the construction of their havelis, while the general masses constructed ordinary houses. Step wells were also constructed in addition to the bathing ghats on Pichola’s banks.

The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance
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Maharana Jagat Singh-I (1628-1652) further added more rooms to the Palace that Maharana Udai Singh built and further developed Jagmandir island palace and temples in the city. Over the centuries, four more water bodies were added to Pichola to its north- Amar Kund, Rang Sagar, Kumbhariya Talab (an extension to Swaroop), Swaroop Sagar.

What happened after the Mughals?

Later on, when Mughal Empire became weak, Sisodia called upon themselves independent and reasserted Udaipur and other areas of Mewar except for Chittorgarh. Though Mughals tried to recapture Udaipur and its nearby areas, it remained by the Sisodias until it became a princely state under British control.

The History of Udaipur: The City at A Glance
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Today, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar is the 76th custodian of Mewar Dynasty.

Quick Facts about the City of Lakes Udaipur

Area: 64 sq. km

Date of establishment: In the year 1553

Founded by: Maharana Udai Singh

Location: Southern part of Rajasthan state

How to reach:

  • By air- Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur,
  • By rail- Udaipur railway station
  • By road- Ahmedabad (256 km), Chittorgarh (115km), Alwar (348 km) Jaipur (418 km), Jodhpur (255 km), Kota (248 km) and Jaisalmer (508 km),

Best time to Visit: September to March

Languages Spoken: Hindi, English, and Rajasthani (Mewari)

Famous delicacies: Daal Baati Choorma, Baajre ki Khichdi, and more.

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City Overview:

The city of Udaipur located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border. The abundance of lakes and the Aravalli Range that acts as a border and separate the city from the Thar desert makes the city differ in the climate as well as terrain.

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References:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Udaipur
  • https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/udaipur/history
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udai_Singh_II
  • http://www.visittnt.com/rajasthan-tours/udaipur/udaipur-history.html