Rajasthan · Destination Guide
Udaipur, the City of Lakes
Ringed by the green Aravalli hills, Udaipur is one of Rajasthan's most romantic cities — marble palaces, still lakes and gardens founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1567.
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Palaces & Lakes
The heart of Udaipur
The largest palace in Rajasthan
This 16th-century granite complex sits on the east bank of Lake Pichola and was once the maharanas' winter resort. Inside are the Shish Mahal, Krishna Villa, Bhim Villa, Moti Mahal and the mosaic peacocks of Mor Chowk, alongside a government museum and a working hotel wing.
Glass peacocks of Mor Chowk
Inside the City Palace at Mor Chowk, three peacocks sculpted entirely from coloured glass and white marble catch the light — a piece unlike anything else in Rajasthan.
The lake the city is built around
Dug in the 15th century and later widened under Udai Singh, this 4x3km lake is ringed by low hills, temples and bathing ghats. The Lake Palace, Jag Mandir and Mohan Mandir all rise from its islands; boats leave throughout the day from the City Palace's Bansighat jetty.
A summer resort turned luxury hotel
Built in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Singh II on four acres in the middle of the lake, its balconies overlook water on every side. It's now a hotel; if you're not staying there, view it from the water by boat.
Refuge of a Mughal prince
Begun by Maharana Amar Singh in 1615 and completed by his successors, this three-storeyed yellow sandstone palace once sheltered the future Shah Jahan. Marble elephant statues guard its entrance gate.
Gardens, Temples & Viewpoints
Beyond the lake
Plan Your Days Here
Udaipur pairs naturally with a longer route
Most travellers spend 2–3 nights in Udaipur, either as a standalone base or as the closing city on our Palaces Tour and Rajasthan Tour itineraries.
