Standing On The East Bank Of Lake Pichola Is A Massive Series Of Palaces Built At Different Times From 1559. The Balconies Of The Palace Provide Panoramic Views Of The "jag Niwas" (the Lake Palace Hotel). They Also Have Views Of Jag Mandir On One Side And The City Of Udaipur On The Other. Its Main Entrance Is Through The Triple-arched Gate - The Tripolia, Built In 1725. The Way Now Leads To A Series Of Courtyards, Overlapping Parations, Terraces, Corridors And Gardens.

Lake Pichola Has Two Islands, Jag Niwas And The Jag Mandir. This Lake Is 4 Km Long And 3 Km Wide, Originally Built By Maharana Udai Singh Ii. There Are Many Ghats, Like The Bathing And Washing Ghats, Which Can Be Approached Through Boats From The City Palace Of Udaipur (bansi Ghat). In The Heart Of The Lake The Lake Palace Stands, Which Is Now Converted Into A Heritage Palace Hotel. The Lake Remains Fairly Shallow Even During Heavy Rains, And Gets Dry Easily In Times Of Severe Drought.

Fateh Sagar Lake Is Situated In The North Of Lake Picholas. It Was Originally Built By Maharana Jai Singh In The Year 1678 Ad, But Later On Reconstructed And Extended By Maharana Fateh Singh After Much Destruction Was Caused By Heavy Rains. In 1993-1994, The Water Vanished From The Lake, But In 2005-2006, The Lake Regained Its Water.

Sahelion Ki Bari Was Laid For A Group Of Forty-eight Young Women Attendants Who Accompanied A Princess To Udaipur As Part Of Her Dowry. The Gardens Set Below The Embankment Of The Fatah Sagar Lake Have Lotus Pools, Marble Pavilions And Elephant-shaped Fountains. These Fountains Are Fed By The Water Of The Lake Gushing Through Ducts Made For The Purpose.

Jagdishji, Is A Major Monument And Should Be Seen Carefully. Raised On A Tall Terrace And Completed In 1651, It Is A Tribute Alike To The Tenacity Of Its Builders And The Resilence Of The Art - Tradition It Represents. It Attaches A Double Storeyed Mandapa (hall) To A Double - Storied, Saandhara (that Having A Covered Ambulatory) Sanctum. The Mandapa Has Another Storey Tucked Within Its Pyramidal Samavarna (bell - Roof) While The Hollow Clustered Spire Over The Sanctum Contains Two More, Non - Functional Stories. Lannes Taking Off From Many Of The Sheharpanah (city Wall) Converge On The Jagdish Temple And Walking Leisurely Through Them Brings You Face With The Many Layers Of The Cultural Palimpsest That Udaipur Is. It Was Built By Maharana Jagat Singh Ist In 1651 A.d. It Is A Good Example Of Indo - Aryan Architecture.

A Beautiful Laid Out "rock Garden" From Where One Can Enjoy Sunset View In Lake Pichhola And Panoramic View Of Old City. Musical Fountain Is An Another Attraction For The Visitors.

Moti Magri Or Pearl Hill: Atop The Moti Magri Or Pearl Hill, Overlooking The Fateh Sagar Lake Is The Memorial Of The Rajput Hero Maharana Pratap With A Bronze Statue Of The Maharana Astride His Favourite Horse "chetak".

A Beautiful Lake, Overlooked By A Number Of Hills On The Three Sides And The Pratap Memorial On The North Was Built By Maharana Fateh Singh. In The Middle Of The Lake Is Nehru Park - A Lovely Garden Island With A Boat Shaped Cafe Accessible By An Enjoyable Boat Ride.

The Interesting Collection Exhibited By This Indian Folk Arts Museum Includes Folk Dresses, Ornaments, Puppets, Masks, Dolls, Folk Musical Instruments, Folk Deities And Paintings.

A Former Monsoon Palace 1100ft. High Above The Surrounding And 3100 Ft. From Sea Level Was Built By Maharana Sajjan Singh In 1884. The Palace Looks Its Best During The Rainy Season. It Offers A Panoramic Overview Of The City's Lakes, Palaces And Surrounding Country Side. The Hillside Is Thickly Wooded And The Former Rulers Maintained This As A Royal Shooting Preserve.

West Zone Cultural Centre In Udaipur Has Set Up An Artisan's Village Called - Shilpgram, 3 Kms West Of Udaipur. It Is A Living Ethnographic Museum Depecting Life Style, Traditions, Customs And Folk Arts Of The Rural And Tribal People Of The States Of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujrat, Goa, Daman, Etc. There Are Several Huts Constructed In The Traditional Architectural Style Using Mud And Local Building Material To Reflect The Geographical And Ethnic Diversity Of The Different States Of West Zone Of India. The Rural Artisans And Folk Artists Reside Here And Perform In The Natural Surroundings In A Village Environment. Every Year, More Than A Lakh Visitors Visit This Village Which Is Spread Out In An Area Of 55 Acres, Surrounded By Aravali Mountains. The Shilpgram Utsav Organised Every Year From 23rd December To January 1st, Attracts Massive Crowd Creating A Scene Of Rural Market Fair And Festival With Live Performance Of Folk Artist From Different Parts Of The Country. The Terracotta Museum, The Museum Of Masks, Folk And Musical Instruments Are Of Particular Attraction. More About Shilpgram And Shiplgram Utsav (festival).

The Street Of Udaipur Comes To Life With The Advent Of Dusk. As The Sun Sets On The Distant Aravali Hill Ranges Creating A Play Of Lights And The Streets Of Udaipur Become Vibrant With Locals And Tourists Who Venture Out To Shopping. Udaipur Is Mostly Known For Its Lakes And Temples. Being A Part Of Rajasthan, It Has The Tints Of Bright Colors And One Can Certainly Find These Colors In Its Lively Markets. It Has Myriad Number Of Small Shops, Big Showrooms And Roadside Stalls That Would Offer An Extensive Variety To Choose. The Markets Present An Assortment Of Items Covering Handicrafts, Pottery, Jewelry, Wooden Toys, Puppets, Antique Items And Paintings. One Would Trace Many Articles That Can Make Part Of Their Wardrobe And Lifestyle Too. Places Like Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, Chetak Circle, And Palace Road Are Some Of The Popular Street Shopping Arcades Of Udaipur. Rajasthali And Sadhna Are Two Government Emporiums That Offer Variety Of Handicraft Products Under A Single Roof At A Fixed Price. Street Shopping In Udaipur Is A Real Charm For Shopaholics. It Is The Best Way To Remove The Stress, Enjoy The Evening And Get A Chance To Know The Old City By Meeting Directly The Localites Of This Magnificent City.

Udaipur's Clock Tower Is One Of The Top Landmarks In The Old Town Center Where There Are Excellent Shopping Options. It Is One Of Typical Winding Alleys Where All Manner Of Exotic Goods Can Be Had, Including Gold And Silver Items. Copper Goods Churned Out By Master Coppersmiths Are Particularly Good And It Is Nice To Shop Here At Night When The Clock Is Lit Up.

Lake Palace Road Is Good For Picking Up All Types Of Textiles, Including Embroidered And Woven Items. It Is Also Good For Wooden Statues Of Hindu Gods. You Will Find Loads Of Stores And Gift Shops Either Side Of The Street Although It Is Best Avoided During Prominent Religious Festivals Due To Crowds.

Jagdish Temple Street Is Known For Its Bustling Shopping Bazaar, Which Sells An Array Of Local Handicrafts. Prices Here Are Among The Most Competitive Anywhere In The City And It Is Also Good For Jewelry. Be Sure To Haggle.

Ghanta Ghar Road Has The Widest Selection Of Fabrics In Udaipur. There Are Oodles Of Shops Along Here, And While It Is A Bit Of A Squeeze, It Has Bags Of Appeal And Every Color And Style Of Fabric Imaginable.

The Eastern Side Of Ganjaur Ghat Is The Best Bet For Shopping As It Comes With Several Bazaars That Stem Out From The Clock Tower. Ganjaur Ghat Is Especially Good For Carpets, Pottery, Paintings, And Anything Made With Cane And Tends To Be Popular With Locals. The Earlier In The Day You Get Here The Better.

The Shilpgram Museum Is A Popular Crafts Village A Few Kilometers From The Town Center. It Sits On The West Bank Of Lake Fateh Sagar And Is Easily Visited By Rickshaw. Handicrafts Abound And There Is A Popular Crafts Fair Held Every December Here. The Other Main Attraction Is The Traditional Indian Mud Huts, Many Of Which Have Been Beautifully Decorated Inside.

Named After The Year When Udaipur Was Founded, 1559 Occupies An Elegant Colonial Bungalow, With The Option Of Dining Alfresco In The Large Garden. The Interior Is Romantically Lighted, And The Food Ranges From Rajasthani Game Birds (farmed, Not Hunted), Prepared In Traditional Indian And European Styles, To Salmon, Rack Of Lamb, And Baby Back Ribs. Indian Meat Dishes Like Laal Maas (hot Mutton Curry) Or Keema Matar (minced Meat With Peas) Are Among The Favourites. There's A Cafe With An Authentic Espresso Machine And A Bar With A Decent Selection Of Wines. Address: P.p. Singhal Marg, Near Fateh Sagar Udaipur, Rajasthan313001

A Massive Three Storey Structure That Houses Two Floors Of A Dining Hall And One Floor For Ala Carte, The Natraj Restaurant Is Famous Among Tourists And Residents Alike. The Rajasthani Or Gujarati Thali Here Are Authentic Local Delights. Address: - Bapu Bazaar Near Railway Station Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Popular With Younger Tourists And Backpackers, This Family-run Restaurant Is A Great Place For Real Espresso Coffee (lavazza Capsules) And Superior Juices

Housed In The Erstwhile Garden Palace, This Restaurant Still Lives In Its Old World Ambiance. With Options For Both Ala Carte And Buffet Thali, This Is The Place To Head To If You Want To Try Local Cuisine Which Isn't Very Spicy. The Vintage Car Museum Is Located A Short Walk From Here And Makes For An Excellent Place To Digest Your Food While Strolling Down The Courtyard. Please See: The Gulab Jamuns Served Here Are Simply Divine! Location: Address: Garden Palace Hotel, Near Gulab Bagh, Suraj Pol, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Serving Three Forms Of The All-you-can-eat Thali, This Restaurant Gives You The Power To Choose From Rajasthani, Jaini And Gujarati Delights. The Best Part Of This Restaurant Is One Hundred Percent Vegetarian. Location Address: Delhi Gate, Udaipur, Rajasthan

This Mediterranean-style, Three-story Restaurant Is Tucked Away In The Heart Of Udaipur's Old City, And There Is Seating Inside And Out. Service May Not Be Great, But The Food Makes Up For It

On The Shore Of Lake Pichola Opposite Lal Ghat, This Pleasant And Popular Outdoor Restaurant With A Bar Has A Hidden Approach Via Narrow Lanes, The Restaurant Has Stunning Views Of The City Palace Complex And The Lake Palace. It Serves Good Indian Fare: Standards Include Paneer Do Piaza (soft White Cheese In An Onion Gravy) And Mutton Rajputana (spicy, Mewari-style) Along With Decent Continental And Chinese Dishes. There's A Pleasant Bar, And The Restaurant Is Open For All Three Meals. If You're Here At Dinner, Insure The Staff Places A Mosquito Repellant Coil Under Your Table. Address: Opposite Lal Ghat, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001 294/243-1085

Located Inside One Of The Most Popular Hotels In Shillong, The Polo Towers, Ginger Is Undoubtedly The Trendiest Eating-out Place In Shillong. The Soothing Interiors Are Done In Wood And Cream Colour And The Soft Couches Will Instantly Make You Feel At Home. Take A Break From The Usual Indian Cuisine And Try Out Italian And Continental Dishes Like Pasta, Crepes, Cannelloni, Stroganoff Or Just A Fruit Sundae. Located Adjacent To The Restaurant Is The Bar Called Platinum Where You Can Go For Your Favourite Drink After That Perfect Meal. Location: - Ginger Restaurant, Hotel Polo Towers, Polo Grounds, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793001, India +91-364-2222341