Udaipur

Weather in Udaipur

The best time to visit Udaipur is according to the Rajasthan season, during the spring and autumn months, March – April, and September – November. In winter the weather will be pleasant every day but rain is expected, and in the summer months it is very hot.

How to get to Udaipur

Like all major and central cities in Rajasthan, there are many and very easy ways to get to Udaipur. There is a local airport so you can get there by flight, there is a train station, many buses and sleepers and of course taxis. 

What to do in Udaipur

– Tour of the old city and around the lakes – The old city of Udaipur is the magical part of the city, we recommend sleeping there, it is also an excellent location in relation to the attractions of the city. Enchanting picturesque alleys full of local art, and on the shores of the pastoral lakes of Udaipur with comfortable sidewalks around and floating palaces.

– Boating on the lake at sunset

– CITY PALACE – The main palace of the city is actually a complex of palaces on the shores of the lake, today it is a beautiful and interesting museum made of white marble and provides a glimpse into the history and royal life of the Maharajas. It has buildings with many floors full of royal rooms, gardens and amazing local ancient paintings. From the towers in the palace there is a panoramic view of the entire city. The palace is on the outskirts of the old city and every evening a Rajasthani dance show is held there.

– JAGDISH TEMPLE – Jagdish Temple – A large and beautiful temple right next to the palace. It is also unique and made of white marble like most of the buildings in Udaipur.

– Rajasthani Painting Workshop – Udaipur is particularly famous for its many art shops and painters. Rajasthani art is unique and beautiful and is mainly characterized by animal paintings, especially paintings of camels, horses, and elephants. You will easily find shops and painters who will happily teach you, some of which even have recommendations in Hebrew.

– Rajasthani Cooking Workshops – Throughout the city you will find many signs for cooking workshops for Rajasthani food, which is among the most delicious cuisines in India. One of the most recommended is BLACK PEPPER – a charming family homestay in the heart of the old city, also a recommended place to sleep. 

– KARNI MATA TEMPLE – A temple located on a hill that provides an amazing view of the city’s lakes, a great place for sunsets. You can go up on foot by stairs or by cable car.

– BADI LAKE – A large, deep turquoise lake surrounded by desert hills, an amazingly beautiful location where many Indian music videos and films are shot. There is a stunning viewpoint over the lake, and next to it there is a cool and relaxed bar with parties and pizzas from the tabun, called HILLUSION.

– Udaipur has a number of ancient palaces that have now become one-of-a-kind, luxurious heritage hotels. Those whose budget allows it are highly recommended to stay in them. This is an extraordinary experience that you will remember for a lifetime. The most famous of them is the LAKE PALACE, which is among the most famous hotels in the world. It is located in the heart of the lake and provides a very pastoral experience. FATEH PRAKASH is another luxurious hotel with a special heritage and has a crystal gallery.

Excellent Rajasthani Food to Warm You Up for Winter

Udaipur is not only home to some of the best restaurants to experience Rajasthani food, but is also full of excellent street food stalls. On those chilly winter days, there's nothing like sampling some of the delicacies Rajasthan has to offer to warm you up and experience. Look out for the PANI PURI and DAHI PURI stalls.