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The City Palace in Udaipur

Visit Udaipur, India

Visit Udaipur, India

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Still ruled by a much-respected Maharaja whose magnificent City Palace forms the heart of the city, Udaipur is one of the most impressive cities in Rajasthan.

City Palace

Set at the southern end of the Aravalli Hills, Udaipur overlooks Lake Pichola with the world-famous Lake Palace appearing to float on the water. Over 400 years, successive Maharajas have created an architectural gem in the City Palace, with the original structure overlaid with countless courtyards, balconies and halls.

Shopping

Buying the vegetables at the market, UdaipurThe city has plenty to offer and is a great place to practice haggling, with crafts, textiles and miniature paintings particularly good buys in Udaipur’s stalls and shops.

The relaxed nature of its residents and lakeside location make Udaipur a wonderful city for recharging your batteries.

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Suggested itineraries featuring Udaipur

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Udaipur, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    • Lake Pichola
      Lake Pichola
    • Lake Pichola with City Palace view in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
      Lake Pichola with City Palace view in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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      City Palace, Udaipur
    • City Palace and Pichola lake in Udaipur, India
      City Palace and Pichola lake in Udaipur, India
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      City Palace, Udaipur
    • City Palace, Udaipur
      City Palace, Udaipur
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      Udaipur, India
    • Saheliyon Ki Bari Gardens, Udaipur
      Saheliyon Ki Bari Gardens, Udaipur

    Our expert guides to exploring Udaipur

    Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Udaipur, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Udaipur at its best.

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      Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

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      The Maharajas' Express Train

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      Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur

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    Accommodation choices for Udaipur

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Udaipur. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing Udaipur

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Udaipur, and which use the best local guides.

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      City Palace and Pichola lake in Udaipur, India

      Udaipur City Tour

      Udaipur City Tour

      The City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and houses a thoroughly impressive range of interior decoration, as well as a section on royal paraphernalia, toys and miniatures.

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