Domestic

Udaipur

The City of Lakes — palaces, water, and Mewar-era heritage woven through a compact, walkable old town.

Places to visit

What's worth your time

Best for: All ages

City Palace

A sprawling palace complex overlooking Lake Pichola, with courtyards, museums and panoramic city views. Udaipur's single unmissable stop.

Best for: Couples & families

Lake Pichola boat ride

An evening boat ride past Jag Mandir and the Lake Palace — best timed for sunset, when the ghats light up.

Best for: All ages, quick visit

Jagdish Temple

A beautifully carved 17th-century temple just steps from the City Palace — an easy, atmospheric stop.

Best for: Families with young kids

Saheliyon-ki-Bari

A compact, shaded garden of fountains, lotus pools and marble elephants, originally built for the queen's attendants.

Best for: All ages, evening plan

Bagore ki Haveli

A restored haveli museum that hosts an evening Mewari folk dance show — a nice, low-effort family evening.

Where to stay

Resorts recommended by Red Journeys

Grouped by category — every one here is a property we'd actually put a client into.

5-Star Ultra Luxury

The Oberoi Udaivilas

Iconic and unapologetically grand — 30 acres of Mewari-inspired domes and gardens on the shores of Lake Pichola, once named the world's best hotel.

The Leela Palace Udaipur

Regal and romantic — arrive by private boat to a marble palace on Lake Pichola, with jharokha-framed suites and City Palace views.

Raffles Udaipur

Grand and contemporary — a private 21-acre island on Udai Sagar Lake, Indo-Saracenic architecture, and round-the-clock Raffles Butler service. The first Raffles in India.

Boutique & Heritage

RAAS Devigarh

Heritage and exclusive — an 18th-century hilltop fort reimagined with minimalist marble interiors, 39 suites, and sweeping Aravalli valley views, about 45 minutes from Udaipur.

Where to eat & drink

Restaurants, cafes & pubs worth knowing

Restaurant

Sample — Rooftop Restaurant Name

A short, honest line on what makes this one worth going to — the view, a signature dish, the atmosphere.

Café

Sample — Old City Café Name

What this café is good for — coffee, a quiet work spot, a lake view, breakfast before a full day out.

Pub / Bar

Sample — Rooftop Bar Name

Why this is the one to know about — the setting, the crowd, or the best time of day to go.

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