UDAIPUR
NATURAL STATE.
Wanna feel like a bond girl? Yeahhhhhh yah do. We all do, even the boys. When you are in Udaipur, if you can stay at the Taj Lake Palace where they filmed Octopussy with Roger Moore as James Bond. You are not allowed onto the island that this hotel resides on, unless you are a guest. This hotel is literally sitting in the center of the Pichola Lake which is the focal point of this vibrant last stop in Rajasthan. It is expensive, but YOLO, save up, this is one of life’s great experiences. Wandering the halls of this exquisite white marble masterpiece, playing chess or backgammon in the bar in the evening. Udaipur, was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II , of the Rajput society, and was deemed City of Lakes. Dubbed the most romantic city in India, prepare to be shaken, not stirred.
DO. IT BY BOAT OR BY FOOT
You can view many places on the lake by boat taxi which are accessible at the dock of the City Palace, or if you are staying at Lake Palace they can arrange a boat for you, however when you are in town be sure to get lost a bit and walk away from the shops and the main drag as this is where you find the peace of the late afternoon sun shining on the sea foam green walls of the homes of local people
City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India large and elaborate city palace, you must go in and see all the rooms has more access than other palaces and also beautiful to view by boat at night
Jagmandir, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India island adjacent to the Taj Lake Palace, you can visit during the day by boat and enjoy a meal at the The Darikhana restaurant but its expensive so be prepared or don’t bother
Dudh Talai, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 a petit alcove body of water that is predominantly not crowded and is a peaceful place to sit with the beautiful architecture and reflect on the reflections
Udaipur Solar Observatory, in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India if you are a science nerd like me you will love this Solar Observatory to visit or boat past, built in 1975 it is the best solar observatory in Asia and its design is based on the observatory at Big Bear Lake in Southern California
Saheliyon Ki Bari, Panchwati, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India this place has it all, gardens, fountains, marble statues and a science museum
Sahastra Bahu Temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313202, India 10th century hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu
Monsoon Palace, Sajjan Garh, Kodiyat, Rajasthan 313011, India beautiful marble palace surrounded by Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
STAY. AT THE TAJ LAKE PALACE
SHOP. BAda BING BADA BAZAAR
Sadhna, Jagdish Temple Rd, Kasaron Ki Ole, Nada Khada, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India linens to wear and home all women’s handcrafts
Ganesh Handicraft Emporium, City Palace Rd, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India you can find everything here, new rajasthan fashion, vintage fabrics and sari materials, furniture and art, it can be pricey..
Bada Bazaar, Girdhar Das Nathu Lal Parikh 179, Bada Bazar, Bohrwadi, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India you can find beautiful caftans, vintage turbans and art
Lake Palace Road, you will walk this street a million times, it is the epicenter of tourism, but it does have great stuff, just bargain
EAT. SAVE ROOM FOR THE VIEW
1559 AD, P P Singhal Marg, Near Fateh Sagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India old world villa with lake views
Upre, Roof Top, Lake Pichola Hotel, Outside Chand Pole, Hotel Lake Pichola Road, Cheerwa, Ambamata, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India rooftop great food, owned by 1559 AD group
Millets Of Mewar, Out Side Chandpole, Hanuman Ghat, Outside Chandpole, Ambamata, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India vegan, health food place
Royal Repast, 28, Chohtta Chetak Rd, Loha Bazar, Opp. Jama Masjid, Chamanpura, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India delicious easy, traditional menu
Hotel Hilltop Palace, 5, Ambavgarh, Fatehsagar, Ambamata, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
O'Zen, 171, City Palace Rd, Jagdish Chowk, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Obviously any of the restaurants at the Taj Lake Palace, specifically the very special roof top restaurant where you view the entire city
