6 Must Visit Tourist Attraction In Udaipur

The ‘city of lakes’ Udaipur is a paradise for those who love forts, lakes, palaces, historical grandeur, colourful handicrafts and romantic evenings. Knows for its Rajputana-era architecture and stunning sunsets, the city is known as one of the most romantic places in the subcontinent, also a city where the elite have their ‘destination weddings’.

Unfortunately a couple of historic palaces such as Lake Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace are not open to public viewing as they have been converted into ‘5-star luxury hotels’. On the bright side, you can book a stay in these heritage hotels and feel like a royal. A day in Udaipur will transport you back to a glorious chapter in Indian history. Find below the best places to see in Udaipur for a day.

# Jagdish Temple

Jagdish Temple lies in the middle of Udaipur, its construction got completed in 1651 and since then it has been in continuous worship. It’s a large Hindu temple with which is just opposite the Royal Palace. Jagdish temple is the biggest monument in Udaipur. The temple is located on the first floor, you have to climb 32 marble steps to reach the main shrine. The Jagdish temple depicts the Hindu Iconography and beautiful hand-carved stones. Around the main shrine of Lord Vishnu (Lord Jagdish), there are four more shrines which are dedicated to Lord Ganesh, Surya, Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva. It’s the biggest temple in Udaipur, you must visit there with your family and take the blessings of Gods.

# Saheliyon ki Bari

Saheliyon Ki Bari is a renowned and famous garden located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake. It is one of the most famous and beautiful major tourist destinations in Udaipur. It is famous for its lush greenery, fountains, and marble art. In English, it means ‘Garden of Maids’ which was built by Maharana Sangram Singh in the 18th century for royal ladies who come here with maids and female companions to stroll and spend their leisure time. People visit here to enjoy the weather in a cool green environment and to see the marvelous and beautiful architecture of handsomely carved marbles pavilions, lotus pond, rain fountains, and kiosk in the pool of the garden. People can walk and explore this natural wonder for a long time and with this vibe feel relaxed.

# Vintage and Classic Car Museum

It is a var museum in Udaipur owned by Arvind Singh Mewar which has a beautiful collection of vintage and classic cars. It showcases the royal vehicles of Maharanas of Mewars of both past and present times. If you love cars, this must be one of the places to visit in your bucket list which has around 20 antique cars of famous brands. Some of the famous cars like Rolls-Royce, Cadillacs, MG-TC convertible, Vauxhall-12, Ford-A Convertible and various exhibits like solar-powered rickshaws are in this amazing and unique museum. It is the best vacation spot for both kids and adults as everyone loves cars. You can even get lucky to spot a Royal Member driving one of these cars.

# City Palace, Udaipur

Located magnificently on the banks of Lake Pichola, it is the largest royal palace complex in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is famous for its fusion of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. This palace gives a panoramic view of the whole city and several historical monuments like Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, and so on as it is located at the hilltop of Aravali Mountain range. This palace is considered as the most famous place for sightseeing and thus attracts a lot of visitors for its breathtaking view and natural surroundings. The trip to Udaipur is incomplete without visiting The City Palace. It is a fantastic mixture of the beauty of lakes and royal palace which shows us the rich culture and tradition of royal people.

# Crystal Gallery

Crystal Gallery is one of the famous exhibitions situated in Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur city of Rajasthan. It is considered as the largest private crystal collection in the world with the most extraordinary collection which was established by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the year 1877. It is one of the most beautiful things you can visit un Udaipur which showcases precious and priceless crystal items like fountains, dresses, dining tables, sofa sets, crystal bed, washing bowls, mirrored tabletops and so on which were brought from various parts of the world. The whole collection of crystals shows the royalty of Mewar and this place gives a spectacular view of the famous Kale Pichola which is a mesmerizing sight to catch. This is one of the most impressive collections which you must visit once and see it yourself.

# Jag Mandir

Jagmandir is also known as Lake Garden Palace or Jagat Mandir is a historic 17th-century palace built by Maharanas of Sisodia Rajputs on an island in the famous well-known Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is an exquisite palace that looks like a floating marble in the lake which is a mesmerizing sight to see. This palace is now owned by the HRH Group of Hotels and now is one of the most famous 5-start hotels in our country. It provides dining, spa, and bar to the corporate and leisure traveler as well as to celebrities who visit this tourist place from all over the world. Many ceremonial parties and mega-events are organized here by famous people and are famous for the regal experience it offers to the people. This is a place where people can come to not just see but also live and feel the life of royal people.