Udaipur
Lakes to Visit in Udaipur: Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar Lake, Doodh Talai Lake, Lake Badi, Roop Sagar, Jaisamand Lake, Rajsamand Lake.
Temples to Visit in Udaipur: Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Jagat Temple, Eklingji Temple, Kankroli Temple.
Gardens to Visit in Udaipur: Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Nehru Island Garden, Rock Garden, Manikya Lal Verma Park, Aravali Vatika, Meera Park, Moti Magri Park and Maharana Pratap Memorial
Other Attractions of Udaipur: During your Udaipur tour, you must visit Udaipur City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Monsoon Palace, Lake Palace.
Fairs and Festivals of Udaipur: On your Rajasthan tour, you must explore Mewar Festival (Held every year in March or April to welcome the arrival of spring. Women dress up in traditional attire to celebrate Gangaur festival and there are other cultural performances in the form of folk dance, folk music, drama, etc.); Shilpgram Crafts Fair (Held every year to promote art and craft of Rajasthan)
Best Places to Eat in Udaipur:
For High-end travelers: Paantya (City Centre, Cost for 2 is around 5000 INR, 0294 2528016); Chandni - Oberoi Udaivilas (Chandpole, Cost for 2 is around 5000 INR, 0294 2433300); Darikhana Restaurant (City Centre, Cost for 2 is around 4000 INR, +91 9928015392)
For budget travelers: Mewar Haveli Hotel Rooftop Restaurant (Lake Pichola, cost for 2 is around 550 INR, 0294 2521140), Rainbow Restaurant (Lal Ghat Road, cost for 2 is around 900 INR, +91 9828267234)
Where to do Shopping in Udaipur: your Udaipur and Mount Abu tour package is incomplete without ethnic shopping from Rajasthan. Shop from markets like Hathi Pol Bazaar, Clock Tower, Bada Bazaar, Jagdish Temple Street, Rajasthali, Chetak Circle, Shilpgram and Lake Palace Road. You will get a variety of gold, silver, meenakari jewelry, Rajasthani miniature paintings, colourful handmade juttis, authentic handicrafts, Rajasthani souvenirs, etc.
Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Haldi Ghati
Kumbhalgarh Location: 110 kms from Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh Transport: No train service, insufficient public transport
Time required: 2 to 3 hours
Interesting Facts about Kumbhalgarh:
- Kumbhalgarh wall is the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. It extends up to 36 kilometers. The width of wall is between 15 to 25 feet
- Fort has seven huge fortified gates
- There are around 360 temples in Kumbhalgarh, out of which majority are Jain temples
- It is located at a height of over 3000 feet
- Maharana Kumbha, who was the ruler of Mewar, build Kumbhalgarh fort in fifteenth century AD and the fort, is named after him
- India’s largest Shivling is in Kumbhalgarh
- Every day post sunset, there is sound and light show
- You can make your Rajasthan holiday package more memorable with activities like wildlife sanctuary excursions, sightseeing, camel safaris, village tours, etc.
Ranakpur Location: 110 kms from Udaipur
Ranakpur Transport: No train service, insufficient public transport
Time required: 2 to 3 hours
Why You Must Not Miss Visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple
- It took over 50 years to build this beautiful temple
- Temple stands on 1444 artistically carved pillars which are mesmerizing and they are constructed in such a manner that none of the pillars would obstruct the view of the idol
- The ceilings have intricate carvings depicting rich architectural heritage of Rajasthan
- Temple has four entrances; all of them take you to the main chamber where four big idols of Lord Adinath have been installed and each of them facing four entrances. Each idol is 72 inches tall and made of white marble
- Temple is built over an area of 48,000 square feet
- The walls of the temple are designed in the manner that they stay warm during winters and stay cool during hot summers
Haldi Ghati Location: 50 kms from Udaipur
Ranakpur Transport: No train service, decent public transport with frequent Government buses
Time required: 2 hours
Must See places at Haldi Ghati:
- Haldighati Pass: This site is a significant historical location where the battle of Haldi Ghati took place in the year 1576 between Mughal army and Kingdom of Mewar, Maharana Pratap.
- Chetak Memorial: Memorial is built for the great sacrifice of Chetak, the loyal horse of Maharana Pratap who sacrificed his life to save his master’s life in the battle.
- Badshahi Bagh: This was the place, where the Mughal army had set up their camp when they realized that it was difficult to fight Maharana Pratap’s army.
- Museum: This museum has a lot of pictures and paintings which showcase the journey of Maharana Pratap and the entire battle of Haldi Ghati.
- Cultivation of Chaitri Roses: Haldi Ghati is famous for large scale farming of roses. These roses typically bloom in the month of March and April. Roses cultivated here are used for a lot of products like rose water, rose juice, scent, gulkand, etc. So on your Udaipur and Mount Abu Tour Package, don’t forget to buy them.
Tip for Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur and Haldi Ghat Tour: Hire a private car for covering all three places in one day.
Mount Abu
Must See Places in Mount Abu:
Dilwara Temple: Dilwara temple is a Jain temple comprising of 5 temples. The beautiful carvings on temple walls make it a must visit place. It is located at a distance of 2.5 kms from Mount Abu. (Timing: 12 pm to 5 pm, open all days)
Nakki Lake: Nakki Lake is a popular tourist site of Mount Abu. It is well known for its beautiful scenic. You can enjoy a boat ride in the lake. The boat ride cost Rs.50 to Rs.100 per person for 30 minutes. (Timing: 9.30 am to 6 pm, open all days)
Sunset point: It is located towards South West of Nakki Lake. The spot is famous among nature lovers for its scenic sunset view. There is no entry fee at this point. The visit duration is around one hour.
Toad Rock: The toad rock is located near Nakki Lake. The rock is perched on a hill providing a magnificent view of the lake. The site is popular among rock climbers and trekkers. The visit duration at this place is around one hour.
Guru Shikar: During your Mount Abu tour, you must visit here for a panoramic view of the region. It is the highest point of Mount Abu. Do not carry any alcoholic item here, as this place is very scared and many temples are located here.