Whenever the term ‘Royalty ‘ crosses my mind, the first thing that I can think of is the beautiful locations in Rajasthan which definitely includes Udaipur and places around it; after a long royal affair here are still an array of diverse sites which can’t be missed if you are visiting the Lake City. Enrich your taste buds and memories too in the city of Udaipur which never stop surprising its visitor to explore another exceptional piece of its beauty.
SHILPGRAM: Explore the shopping destination-cum entertainment village, where you will find quality souvenirs, crafts, and arts. The best time to visit the place is during SHILPGRAM UTSAV, held every year in December. The place is spread across 70 acres. The SHILPGRAM UTSAV not just for shopping but is well equipped with every modern faculties and security, the festival also invites approx 600 folk artists across 18 states and 400 craftsmen's from 21 states. With a lot of fun, the festival also lets its visitors enjoy the real essence of a village with traditional and healthy food which enlightens everyone about the vast culture of our county and its diversity. The whole place of so vast, that you can plan a tour just to explore this village; surrounded by a traditional Rajasthani mud wall. Apart from shopping the place have countless activities, workshops and is best for people of any age group.
BADI LAKE/ JIYAN SAGAR: Witness the beautiful sunset at the one and only point to trek in Udaipur just 12 km away. Filled with gorgeous flora and fauna the view here will fill your heart and blow your mind and make you feel alive. You can ride a bicycle or can walk which will take approx 2 hrs. Although the place is small but has a nice view; 'Crocodile hump' hill in the middle of the lake is worth watching.
BHARTIYA LOK KALA MUSEUM: Just a few meters away from Saheliyon Ki Bari this museum exhibits tribal jewelry, dresses, paintings, etc. followed by one hour of a puppet show which is perfect if you are traveling with children.
MOTI MAGRI: One of the memorials built to salute the dauntless king of Mewar “Maharana Pratap" stands still at this Pearl Hill. The place also has a Japanese garden, a museum, and a light-sound show.
SUKHADIYA CIRCLE: Marvel at this beautiful water fountain and take a paddleboat to enjoy it to the fullest. The place looks perfect at night and once you've worked up an appetite enjoys spicily and mouth-watering food at fast-food zone just opposite to this place.
UNDER THE SUN AQUARIUM: Wander at the nation's biggest aquarium. The aquarium is at Fatehsagar Lake and has a touch pool, OMG –Tank, VR-Experience, Trick Art Museum, and a small café.
The city of Udaipur has never-ending places to visit, to eat and to shop below are few more tourist sites to pay a visit-
· BADA MEHAL
· PRATAP PARK
· RAJIV GANDHI GARDEN
· NIMACH MATA MANDIR
· PIPLIYA JI
· DUDH TALAI
· AHAR
· SAHASTRA BAHU TEMPLE (SAAS BAHU TEMPLE)
EAT AT: Experience the mouthwatering food at these places which will make your every meal a memory for life-
ü NATRAJ RESTURANT-The hotel has two outlets; one serves THALI while the other outlet has many options to choose from, the food is simply fresh and delicious.
ü JMB (JODHPUR MISTHAN BHANDAR): Located in Bapu Bazaar the place offers a variety of snacks popular in Rajasthan. Don't miss my favorite PYAZ KACHORI and way more luscious JALEBI.
ü SUN AND MOON ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
ü UPRE
ü JHEEL’S GINGER COFFEE BAR & BAKERY
SHOP AT: From embroiled MOJADIS to BANDHEJ dresses you will find a wide variety of traditional attire at these places of the city-
ü BAPU BAZAAR
ü BADA BAZAAR
ü JAGDISH CHOWK STREET
ü HATHIPOLE
ü MALDAS STREET
ü SHILPGRAM
The above-mentioned places are a few of the places to experience the grandness of Lake city and will make every moment an unforgettable experience.