Udaipur, a city famous for its old architectural heritage and scenic lakes, is located in the state of Rajasthan in India. Often referred to as the “Venice of India”, Udaipur exudes a regal charm in the form of old forts and natural beauty present in abundance.

With a huge influx of westerners and a brush with Hollywood as well (portions of the famous James Bond movie “Octopussy” were shot in Udaipur), the city is very well connected and invokes the royalty even in laymen.

The Beautiful Udaipur Lakes

Udaipur is often considered to be the “Venice of India” owing to beautiful and scenic water bodies present that co-exists with the forts and palaces thereby adding more charm to the city.

Lake Pichola- This fresh water lake was named after the Picholi Village and it houses the famous Udaipur Lake palace right in the center of the lake. Over the centuries, many palaces, bathing ghats, and temples have been built around the lake, adding on to its charm. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within Pichola Lake.

Fateh Sagar Lake- Built to the north of Lake Pichola, the Fateh Sagar Lake has three islands located within the lake and these house several eco parks and the Udaipur Solar Observatory.

Some of the other lakes present in Udaipur include the Jaisamand Lake and the Rajsamand Lake.

Udaipur Hotels- Accommodation According to Your Pocket

Udaipur offers a lot of options with regards to accommodation. Depending on your budget, some of the options that you may want to explore can include:

• Hotel Hilltop Palace- Located on top of the city’s highest hill, Ambavgarh Hill and overlooking the Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake, this 3 star hotel offers 62 comfortable and nicely-decked rooms with all facilities.

The hotel is situated 24 km from the airport and 4 km from the railway station. The hotel also has two bars and a cosmopolitan restaurant that serves Indian, Chinese and Continental food items. Besides all these the hotel has several amenities like a Game Room, Banquet Hall, Travel Desk, Car Rental and a wide array of cultural activities.

• Hotel Padmini Palace- Conveniently located in the heart of the city, this 3 star hotel is placed at a distance of 21 km from the airport and just 1 km away from the railway station.

The hotel has 22 rooms categorized as Luxury Rooms, Super Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Royal Family Suites. An open-air multi-cuisine restaurant offers guests a wide array of delectable dishes. Some of the other amenities include free room service, car rental facility, laundry facility, travel desk and satellite television.

• The Tiger Hotel- The Tiger Hotel, a 3 star hotel, is located 24 km from the airport and 3 km from the railway station near the Bagore ki Haveli and gives a scenic view of the Pichola Lake.

The hotel offers 19 well designed and elegant rooms fitted with all the modern facilities. It also has a multi-cuisine and bar that serves exotic dishes and drinks. Some of the other notable facilities include a spa, sauna, and health club and yoga and meditation facilities.