Things to do in ‘City of Lakes’ Udaipur, You Must not Miss

Udaipur is a city like no other, with sites to offer unlike any place on the Earth. The culture and heritage of the kings and queens in India are truly alive in Udaipur; therefore, it is sometimes difficult to prioritize which place to visit first and what not to miss while staying in this wonderful city. Here are eight things that you must not miss at any cost during your vacation here. 

Let’s get started:

Boating in Pichola Lake

Built-in 1362 AD, Pichola Lake is one of Udaipur’s oldest and most prominent tourist attractions. Pichola Lake, named after the adjacent community of Pichola, is a man-made lake. Mohan Mandir, Jag Niwas, Jag Mandir, and Arsi Vilas are the four islands that make up this lake.

Each island has many beautiful Palaces that leave you spellbound. The magic of Pichola Lake lies in its Palaces’ rich history, in boat rides during sunset, and when night brings another beautiful sight of Palace lights reflected in the water. Pichola Lake is an amazing experience, which one should never miss visiting and must be a part of their Rajasthan trip package.

Watch Dharohar Culture Show 

Rajasthani Culture is celebrated and loved by every Indian. We always see movies and songs, but watching it first hand is an experience one must not miss. Dharohar Dance Show happens every evening in Bagore ki Haveli where travelers and culture buffs pay a visit from all over the world.

In this show, Rajasthani culture, dance, music, comedy, costumes, and puppetry are displayed. The show generally starts after 7 pm, so make sure to get there early to grab a front-row seat.

Sajjangarh Palace at Sunset

Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar Dynasty erected Sajjangarh Palace in 1884 as his imperial home. It is situated atop Bandara Peak, one of Aravalli’s hilltops. As the name implies, Monsoon Palace is the peak of Rajput architecture.

From the balconies of Sajjangarh Palace, which is situated on a hill on the outskirts of Udaipur, you can overlook the whole city, including forts, palaces, and lakes like Fateh Sagar Lake. 

Shop away at Bara Bazaar

Would it be considered a trip to Udaipur if you didn’t shop your heart out in Bada Bazar? Bada Bazaar is flooded with clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, and almost everything having authentic Rajasthani style. This market area is one of the largest shopping sites with the stuff of both big brands and local brands.

The most sought-after clothing print is Bandhani and Batik print which is the state’s own contribution to the art of dye. Another most sought-after item is leather Rajasthani juttis called Nagra Juttis. Apart from this, you can also find jewelry made from silver and camel bone and also colorful traditional miniature paintings. 

At the Vintage Car Museum, browsing at antiques

This site is a car enthusiast’s dream come true. Vintage car museum has an impressive collection of vintage automobile vehicles like the 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom used in the James Bond movie Octopussy; the Cadillac convertible used to escort Elizabeth queen.

It also has more than 20 antique works of art automobiles like Vauxhall-12, four Rolls Royces, MG-TC Convertible, two Cadillacs, Ford-A Convertible. These antique pieces were used by Rajput rulers of the Mewar dynasty. It is currently owned by the heir of the Mewar family, Rana Shri Arvind Singh Mewar. 

Witness culture and art at Shilpgram

Shilpgram is located at the backdrop of Aravalli hills, the western part of Udaipur, and is a museum of traditional crafts and skills of the tribal people of Rajasthan. Shilpgram is a lively town dedicated to promoting, displaying, and endorsing the lifestyle and culture of ethnic minorities and tribal communities and keeping it alive for coming generations to witness.

One of the popular attractions of Shilpgram is the Air Amphitheater, where festivals are held and members of folk villages and tribal communities showcase their craftsmanship. And people can buy their art pieces. Overall, it is a very knowledgeable experience to visit Shilpgram because you learn a lot about the culture of different tribal communities. 

Visit Under the sun

Under the sun has unique and rare fishes like Tiger Barb, Flower Horn, Alligator Gar, Great White Shark, Rope Fish, Catfish, Silver Arowana, Angel Fish, Red Piranha, Pink Zebra, Lung Fish and many more. Under the sun provides not only visuals but also gives information about the name, species, facts, origin, and other significant details about the fishes present there. 

Under the sun is the largest fish aquarium gallery in India, with over 150 fish tanks, more than 125 species of 3000 fishes imported from all over the world. The aquarium gallery is filled with colorful fishes of all shapes and sizes. Each and every tank is decorated with different marine themes that are beautiful to watch.

Walk around Nehru’s garden

After exploring and shopping non-stop, Nehru garden is the best place to have some much-needed rest. In 1967, the Nehru Garden was built in honor of India’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. It is situated at the heart of Fateh Sagar Lake, having countless water fountains built in the shape of pyramids resembling the Brindavan Gardens of Mysore.

It also has a boat-shaped floating restaurant offering some delicious delicacies. Nehru garden is best for people who are lovers of photography because this garden overlooks Rani Road, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Moti Magri.