The White City of Rajasthan

Jahnvi Chaudhari, 275

 

This city is like a movie. Udaipur, with all its stunning forts, gorgeous lakes, and centuries of layered culture and history, is undoubtedly one of the best travel locations in India. This was a short trip and we were hard-pressed with time. So we decided on “minimum hotel time and maximum street hours” during our three days trip to Udaipur.

An interesting aspect of Lake Pichola that we found was that the whole city of Udaipur thrived around and in it – historically as well as to its present state. It is a man-made lake –interestingly by a gypsy, who is popularly known as “Banjara” in Rajasthan. One of the most attractive things to do in Udaipur is to visit palatial Haveli located on the shores of Lake Pichola, hence offering a brilliant view. We wanted to get a more engaging experience of the lake so we took a 30 minutes boat ride, and apart from the bracing experiences we took home some amazing pictures. There are various boat riding options and no matter how touristy it sounds, it is a very interesting experience in Fateh Sagar Lake. 

A visit to the Udaipur City Palace is incomplete without visiting the palace museum. This is one of the best things to do in Udaipur. We made our entry through a beautiful triple-arched gate guarded by men in handsome uniforms. We have a blissful time sitting down in the Central Garden within the museum. This garden had beautiful flowering shrubs, trees, water basins, and arched pavilions. While the city palace might seem rustic in its exteriors, the interiors presented a different story altogether. Well, there are plenty of amazing fine-dine restaurants in Udaipur, and we did try a couple of them. If you love tantalizing your travel buds, Udaipur is the city to explore. A city that will drive even the sluggish human being from a hotel room to action on the streets. So go ahead and relish the local cuisines, poetic language, and friendliness of the locals. You are in the right place when you are in Udaipur.