Udaipur is a very beautiful and serene city of Rajasthan. The city is composed of lakes, hills, old palaces, and small villages which have provided the city with an ideal combination of culture, history and natural beauty. This 8 day journey goes through the various well-known attractions in Udaipur as well as the less known rural sites that Wilfully reveal the Mewar. Udaipur tour packages from Dehradun can be booked at Chetram Holidays in order to have a safe and comfortable travel experience.
You leave Dehradun and arrive at Udaipur and book in a hotel. Have a relaxing visit after you have taken some rest and start your tour by visiting Ambrai Ghat which is one of the most beautiful places in Udaipur. This ghat is positioned by the side of Lake Pichola and has a direct sight of the City Palace and Jag Mandir. Cool breeze, gentle sunshine upon the water, and the splash of lake waves help to give one a cozy and soothing beginning of your trip. You may take leisurely walks up and down the stone steps, and see the boats go by, and the golden sunset. Spend a relaxing evening here, after which, go back to your hotel to dine and sleep.
Begin the day early in the morning and drive to Menar, a small village of birds which is situated in the area of 45 minutes of Udaipur. This is an escapist spot that nature lovers would like to visit. There are huge ponds here which at the time of the year the migratory birds come in hundreds, among them flamingos, egrets and herons. Menar is a very refreshing place even during the non-migratory months with its serene landscapes, open fields and small village homes. You may walk slowly along the water, sit and watch the water with your binoculars and listen to nature. Spend a relaxing day in Menar and then go back to Udaipur and relax.
Sightseeing After breakfast, drive to the lesser known heritage town of Kanore composed of old havelis, stepwells, and peaceful neighbourhoods. Kanore is a beautiful place with its silent streets, traditional buildings and friendly domestic culture. You will be able to venture into small markets, antique stone houses and to meet artisans practicing traditional crafts. Fields and hills surround the countryside of Kanore where you can have beautiful views of the countryside all day long. Have the simplest local lunch in a village dhaba and travel back to Udaipur in the evening.
On this day, you visit the famous Chittorgarh Fort which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The fort is spread on a very large hill, and the historic monuments that are located in this fort include Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Meera Temple and Padmini Palace. It is like stepping through the pages of history when one is walking within the fort- every part of the fort has a tale of heroism and self-sacrifice. The tall walls have panoramic view of the whole city beneath. The day can be spent in the main attractions, cool limestone buildings, and taking pictures of the beautiful scenery. Go back to Udaipur to have a calm evening.
After breakfast visit the Jaisamand Village, which is along the second-largest artificial lake in India, post breakfast. This village area has enough mud houses, green fields and narrow walk paths as opposed to the popular tourist side of Jaisamand where people can enjoy peaceful rural living. You are able to socialize with locals, observe primitive agriculture, and make a leisurely stroll up to the lake vistas that are hardly ever visited by tourism. The village is an ideal relaxation after the noise of the city due to the peaceful and slow pace of life. Spend peaceful day and then drive back to Udaipur and sleep.
This morning you start the day at Badi Lake which is one of the most quiet spots in Udaipur with a lovely nature walk. The lake is enclosed by hills and it is best to sit down and relax, and have a calm morning breeze. You can walk along the rocky path, see the reflections of the clouds on the water and take the pictures with the hills in the background. According to many travellers, Badi Lake is among the best points of sunrise in Udaipur. Once you have spent some time in this place, go back to the city and visit the surrounding markets then settle in your hotel.
Travel to Gogunda, a small heritage town after breakfast which has royal history. It is here Maharana Pratap was made king. The town boasts of ancient palaces, stone temples and narrow lanes and a rudimentary Rajasthani ambience, which remains untouched. It is possible to visit the traditional houses, the old bazaar and the local lifestyle. The barren hills and expansive sceneries in and around Gogunda render the destination ideal in photography and tranquil driving. In the evening come to Udaipur.
On your last day, visit Kumbhalgarh which is also known as the home place of great Kumbhalgarh Fort whose wall is the second-longest in the world after the Great wall of china. The palace rising on the hills of Aravalli is a high-rise with a panoramic view of the forests and mountains. You are in a position to visit its gates, temples and palaces and stroll along the gigantic wall surrounding the fort. Once you are done visiting Udaipur, commit your bags, and start heading back to Dehradun.
