Jaipur and Udaipur are both big tourist attractions in Rajasthan. They are both visited by millions of tourists each year. While Jaipur is known for its palaces, Udaipur is known for its lakes. Book a package with us today to visit these magnificent cities at one go. Call us and we will arrange it for you. We will provide you with cabs and professional drivers and you will be able to travel in total comfort.
Let us take a look at the magnificence of Udaipur and its tourist spots.
Udaipur was the former capital of the Mewar Empire. Now it is known as the “Venice of the East” because of its many lakes and water bodies. If you have not been to Venice and you want to know what it feels like, you must visit Udaipur. It has a rich history with a great cultural background. The many palaces reflect the grandeur which prevailed when Rajputs ruled over the city. Following are two must-visit places at Udaipur.
City Palace was built in 1559 by Maharana Udai Mirza Singh. It is situated at Pichola Lake. The architectural style of the palace is a mix of Chinese, European and Medieval. City palace houses 11 palaces and they were all constructed in different periods by various rulers. The palace also consists of pavilions, terraces, hanging gardens, and courtyards. You can also see magnificent paintings hanging on the walls.
What can do you at City Palace? You can take a tour of the palace, you can visit the museum and then you can visit Pichola Lake. The charges for seeing the museum are extra.
Lake Pichola is a man-made lake. It is a wonder in a city mostly landscaped by nature. Lake Pichola was made in 1362 AD. The lake was further extended by Rana Udai Singh in the 16th century. The beautiful lake is surrounded by bathing ghats, temples, hills, and big palaces. There are islands on the lake as well. The islands are a big tourist attraction and many people visit them to watch the sunset. It is a glorious view after sunset too as the City Palace lights up fully.
What else can you do at Lake Pichola? You can go boat riding and watch the sunset. You can visit the Lake Garden Palace and the Lake Palace. Or you can take a walk along the pathways surrounding the lake.
