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Udaipur

Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is built around a chain of artificial lakes in the Aravalli hills, its whitewashed old city, ornate havelis, and the sprawling City Palace giving it a romantic, film-set quality unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. Boats drift across Lake Pichola past the floating Jag Niwas palace, while narrow bazaar lanes climb toward temples and viewpoints over the water.

Getting thereMost travellers fly into Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), located about 22 km east of the city centre, with domestic connections to major Indian hubs. There's also Udaipur City railway station (UDZ), on a broad-gauge line with services to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ajmer and Chittorgarh, and long-distance buses from the regional hub as a further option.
How long to stayPlan on ~2-3 days to cover the City Palace complex, a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, and a wander through the old city's temples, gardens, and bazaars.
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Frequently asked questions about Udaipur

How do I get to Udaipur?

Most travellers fly into Udaipur's Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), located about 22 km east of the city centre, with domestic connections to major Indian hubs. There's also Udaipur City railway station (UDZ), on a broad-gauge line with services to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ajmer and Chittorgarh, and long-distance buses from the regional hub as a further option.

How many days should I spend in Udaipur?

Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the City Palace complex, a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, and a wander through the old city's temples, gardens, and bazaars.

What is Udaipur known for?

Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is built around a chain of artificial lakes in the Aravalli hills, its whitewashed old city, ornate havelis, and the sprawling City Palace giving it a romantic, film-set quality unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. Boats drift across Lake Pichola past the floating Jag Niwas palace, while narrow bazaar lanes climb toward temples and viewpoints over the water.

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