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City Palace
The City Palace was built concurrently with the establishment of Udaipur city by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 and his successor Maharanas over a period of 300 years. Forced to flee the Mughal invasion in the Mewar Kingdom of Chittor,...
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Crystal Gallery
Adjacent to the City Palace, the Crystal Gallery holds hundreds of crystal pieces – including a crystal canopy bed – imported to India in 1877 from Birmingham, England. The collector, Maharana Saijan Singh, died before viewing many of the pieces,...
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Indagare Tour: Insider Udaipur
Touring the main sights with a guide who can give you background on the local history and Maharana’s family ins and outs will make for a much more interesting visit than exploring on your own. Indagare can arrange for a...
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Indagare Tours: Bike Ride
A bike ride is a unique way to explore Udaipur’s beautiful countryside and spectacular lakes. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team to arrange bike tours suited for riders of all skill levels.
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Indagare Tours: Cooking with a Local Family
Preparing northern Indian specialties with a local family is a unique experience that shows what domestic life is like in India. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team to arrange.
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Jagdish Temple
One of the largest temples in Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple is located a stone’s throw from the City Palace. Built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, the three-story complex is carved out of marble and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, preserver of...
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Lake Pichola
One of the most famous lakes in Udaipur, Lake Pichola was artificially created in the 14th century for drinking water and irrigation needs, and it is now one of the most picturesque aspects of the city. Exquisite palaces reside on...
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Ranakpur Temple
The small village of Ranakpur, a two-hour drive from Udaipur, is the site one of the most exquisite Jain temples in all of India. Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes non-violence as its primary tenet and nearly five million...
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Sahelyion Ki Bari
Built by Maharana Bhopal Singh in 1734, Saheliyon ki Bari or “Courtyard of the Maidens” was developed for the forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The garden is a peaceful sanctuary,...
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Vintage Car Museum
The Vintage Car Museum contains the royal collection, including a Rolls-Royce safari jeep and a 1939 Cadillac convertible that Queen Elizabeth and Jackie O. used for touring.
Udaipur

With a 9,000-year history, India is one of the oldest and most important world civilizations. What makes the country particularly fascinating is the fusion of external influences that have shaped its culture and landscape. Hindu spiritual leaders, Muslim conquerors and British politicians left in their wake spectacular temples, palaces, forts and monuments, including several sights not to be missed in Udaipur.