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	Family Must-Do's
	The most romantic city in Rajasthan, Udaipur is a perfect holiday destination, especially while traveling with the entire family. Home to a number of azure lakes, the majestic Aravallis and numerous splendid palaces, the city is simply a treat to the eyes. Its marvelous architecture and beauty have earned it the title of a heritage city. A nice place to get the kids acquainted with the glory of the bygone era, they are sure to be delighted by stories of chivalry, bravery and patriotism. Known for its buildings and architecture, the city centers around Lake Pichola and presents an unusual charm. It is also a nice place to spend relaxed evenings.


	Things to See
	City Palace Complex: This is the most recognized structures located on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola. Having undergone several renovations and additions, today it is a complex of beautiful buildings built in granite and marble. Among the many palace buildings inside is the Moti Mahal or Pearl Palace, which is decorated in colored glass. City Palace Museum: The older sections of the palace were converted to a museum, which houses artifacts dating to the Mewar period. Some highlights of the palace are the Kaanch ki Burj, which is decorated with glasswork, the Mor Chowk decorated in glass-mosaic peacocks, the Zenana Mahal built for palace ladies and a gallery displaying several paintings. Crystal Gallery: Located next to the City Palace in the Fateh Prakash Palace, this gallery houses a splendid collection of crystals. These were ordered by Maharaja Sajjan Singh and include tables, sofa sets, dressers, fountains and even beds besides a range of bowls, decanters and perfume bottles. Lake Pichola: The central system of this city, Lake Pichola is most enthralling during the rains when the water fills it up completely. It houses within it the much popular Lake Palace, which is a heritage hotel today. Another island palace in the lake is the Jagmandir Palace, which has some exquisite carvings of rows of elephants and a carved chhatri in grey and blue. A must-do here � catch splendid views of the landscape around in a boat ride that takes you around the entire lake. Kids are sure to love boat rides across this beautiful lake. Jagdesh Temple: One of the largest temples in Udaipur, it has a black stone image of Lord Vishnu. Also present is a brass image of Garuda. The external walls of the temple are covered with stone carvings of alligators, elephants, horsemen and celestial beings. Saheliyon ki Bari: This garden was a popular relaxing retreat for royal ladies. The garden is full of fountains, tiny pools and marble elephants. Sajjangarh: This is the site of the Sajjangarh Palace, which affords a view of the Udaipur and Aravalli hills. Also located here is the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a sanctuary to the Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar, and Blue Bull, along with several varieties of reptiles and birds. ShilpGram: It is a craftsman�s village and is a form of a museum, which has selected arts and crafts. Also check out the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with several wooden carvings. This is also the site of a craft festival during winter. Fateh Sagar Lake: This artificial lake is located north of Lake Pichola and houses within it the Nehru Island and an islet bearing a solar observatory rises from the lake. Bagore ki Haveli: Located on the Pichola waterfront and the Gangori Ghat, the palace has more than hundred rooms that display costumes and modern art. The interiors are done with glass and mirrors. It also has a fine example of a Mewar Painting on the walls of the Queen's Chamber. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal: This is an exceptional museum of folk arts, where you can also watch amazing puppet shows. Kids would surely love this. The Vintage Car Collection: The Garden Hotel here has an interesting variety of vintage cars in its garden. These cars that includes the likes of Cadillac and Roll Royce, were once possessed and used by Maharanas of Udaipur. The other models were added later as part of their collection.


	Gourmet Treats
	There are several rooftop restaurants in Udaipur that offer standard Indian, Chinese and Continental fare. Ambrai Restaurant outside Chand Pol is an excellent open-air option on the banks of Lake Pichola. It specializes in Rajasthani cuisine, including mutton soweta, a dish that uses corn. If you wish to savour Rajasthani fare, head out to Santosh Daal Baati Bhojanalaya at Suraj Pol where they serve dal baati and churma. The Garden Hotel Restaurant offers only a vegetarian thali cooked without onion and garlic. Also try out the buffet dinner at Lake Palace Hotel restaurant. Remember to book ahead though.


	Shopping Fiesta
	The lanes between the City Palace and Jagdish Temple are lined with shops that sell embroidered or block-printed fabrics, jewellery, pigment-paintings and carved wooden artifacts. A good place for authentic Rajasthani wares is the Shilpgram.

Hotels in Udaipur

Star	Hotel name	Rate(Rs.)*	Inclusions

	Hotel Shalimar Palace	385
	Saheli Palace Hotel	468
	Gorbandh	494
	Anjani Hotel	658
	Baba Palace	682
	Hotel Broadway	840
	Vatika Inn & Restaurant	935
	Hotel Padmini Palace	1118
	Hotel India International	1125
	The Tiger	1250
	Swaroop Vilas (Boutique Hotel)	1534
	Pahuna Haveli (Heritage Home Stay)	1650
	Hotel Mahendra Prakash	1750
	Udai Bagh	3615
	Devi Garh (28 KM From Udaipur)	10366
	The Oberoi Udaivilas	14092

* All the above rates are per person per night

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