Rajasthan is a royal state located in the northern region of India. It is an incredible tourist destination for all kind of tourists altogether in itself. Apart from the other major cities of this state, Udaipur – ‘the white city of India’ is an ideal destination for you to spend some quality time with your loved ones. In fact, this city is also nicknamed as the ‘Venice of the East’ and therefore, it is voted as one of the most romantic cities of India. The beautiful city of Udaipur is quaintly sited on the banks of the Lake Pichola. This city was once a historic capital of the Kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Regency. Udaipur city boasts of glorious Rajput-era palaces which depicts the royal history and incredible architecture of the city. Beside the rich history, impressive palaces and splendid lakes form scenic locations. Therefore, many of the domestic as well as international tourists visit this city every year. In this article, we have listed some of the most popular tourist attractions of Udaipur!

The City Palace

A famous landmark of Udaipur, the City Palace is a royal heritage building is located right at the heart of city. The palace is constructed with the finest combination of white marble and granite. This palace is an architectural marvel and amazingly overlooks the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichola. It displays the finest elements of Rajput culture and art. According to history, the palace was built by Maharana Udai Singh of the ruling Sisodia clan at different times from 1559 A.D., while the construction work was further extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. The balconies of this white shining marble palace provide excellent views of many tourist attractions of the city. Visit EaseMyTrip.in for more details.

The Lake Palace

The Lake Palace (erstwhile referred to as Jag Niwas) is perfectly located on an island in the middle of Lake Pichola. The palace was originally constructed as the summer palace under the supervision of the Maharana Jagat Singh II (62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar) during 1743-1746. Now, this grand palace has been converted into a luxurious five star hotel. Because of its iconic and romantic location with world-class services, this hotel has been ranked as one the most romantic hotels in India.

Jag Mandir

The next place to visit is the grand structure of Jag Mandir, which is located towards the south of the Lake Pichola. The palace was built by Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1652) and was later developed by Rana Karan Singh (1620-28). The palace holds a historical importance as it has a structure which had been built to give shelter to Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jahan) in the year 1626, when he was about to revolt against his father, Emperor Jahangir.

Shilpgram Udaipur – The Craft Village (The artisan’s village)

Shilpgram Udaipur is the craft village and renowned for its beauty and vibrant culture. A visit to this place is a must thing to do as this village is a living ethnographic museum. This museum exhibits the assortment in art, craft and culture of various Indian states. However, the wonderful terracotta work is mainly done in dark red & dark brown sand material. Also, the wooden carvings are the specialty of this ethnic village. The ethnic village boasts of 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings of the Aravali Hills.