Udaipur

India

Udaipur

Udaipur is the City of Lakes — white palaces on the water, and Rajasthan at its most romantic.

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Udaipur is Rajasthan's most romantic city — a clutch of white palaces on and around Lake Pichola, with the Aravalli hills behind. Take a boat to the Lake Palace, watch the sunset from a rooftop, and visit the City Palace. It's the honeymoon capital of India; cooler and greener than Jaipur.

How long

2–3 days

Budget

USD 25–60 equivalent per person per day at mid-range.

Getting around

Tuk-tuks and walk the lake; the city is small.

Money & essentials

Currency

Indian rupee (INR). Cash essential; cards at hotels.

Language

Hindi and Rajasthani. English in tourist areas.

Budget range

USD 25–60 equivalent per person per day at mid-range.

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