When I was planning my third trip to India, Udaipur wasn’t on my radar. I’m really glad it was added to my itinerary as it’s now one of my favourite Indian destinations. With dreamy domed palaces, lovely lakes and the green Aravalli Hills in the background, the scenery is stunning. Beyond the views, lies a compact city with plenty of character. It was my first trip to India with A&K and I fell under Udaipurs spell almost as soon as I arrived. Compared to Jaipur, which is colourful and chaotic, Udaipur’s serenity made me feel instantly relaxed. A cruise around Lake Pichola, a manmade lake built in the 14th century, gave me a chance to soak up tranquil views. We cruised past Lal Ghat, where bare-breasted women soaped themselves at the water’s edge and ladies in brightly coloured saris dipped their toes in the water. Udaipur was built in 1567 by Udai Singh II. It was the capital of Mewar until the state was merged with the Republic of India in 1947. The lakes main attraction is the City Palace, which is a blend of Medieval, European and Chinese architecture, with mysterious towers, domes and arches. I felt like a maharani as my boat approached the Leela Palace Hotel. The hotel’s curving domes and rambling palace-style gardens has big views of the City Palace. The service was top notch and an army of attentive staff made me feel like a royal visitor.... .. go to traveltherenext/explore/item/313-magical-udaipur to read the full story, by Christina Pfeiffer
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:05:24 +0000
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