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Home to whitewashed palaces, glistening lakes, and winding lanes lined with shops selling miniature paintings from a long-lost era, this fairy-tale city was once described as “the most romantic spot on the continent of India” – and for good reason.
An arid land of lakes (no, that's not an oxymoron), romantic Udaipur offers a glimpse into India’s ornamental palaces and Hindu temples.
Devi Garh
This 18th-century palace turned hotel is nestled in the quiet Aravelli hills, some 18 miles northeast of the city. The 39...
Taj Lake Palace
This iconic property’s majestic accommodations, albeit rooms that are a bit small, include white marble terraces from...
Fateh Prakash Palace
Replete with chandeliers, antique furniture, and rare paintings, this sister property was built by a more recent king of the...
Shiv Niwas Palace
The extravagant rooms at this former royal residence are teeming with artifacts and leftovers from the Old Raj; they may also...
Trident Hilton
The impressive numbers – 143 elegantly appointed rooms set on 43 acres – ensure a pleasant stay at this slightly...
Udai Kothi
The many-balconied façade at this newcomer evokes Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, though the pristine white walls and domes...
Devi Garh
This 18th-century palace turned hotel is nestled in the quiet Aravelli hills, some 18 miles northeast of the city. The 39...
Taj Lake Palace
This iconic property’s majestic accommodations, albeit rooms that are a bit small, include white marble terraces from...
Fateh Prakash Palace
Replete with chandeliers, antique furniture, and rare paintings, this sister property was built by a more recent king of the...
Shiv Niwas Palace
The extravagant rooms at this former royal residence are teeming with artifacts and leftovers from the Old Raj; they may also...
Trident Hilton
The impressive numbers – 143 elegantly appointed rooms set on 43 acres – ensure a pleasant stay at this slightly...
Udai Kothi
The many-balconied façade at this newcomer evokes Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, though the pristine white walls and domes...
Ambrai
The location of this casual, open-air restaurant can’t be beat: it’s right on the banks of Lake Pichola. Try tasty...
Savage Garden
Closest thing to fusion cooking in the city, with pastas doused in Indian gravies, chicken with rosemary potatoes, and more....
Café Edelweiss
A favorite among backpackers, this café excels at morning and brunch fare, from daily brewed coffee to cakes and tuna...
Gallery Restaurant
Within the splendid Fateh Prakash Palace complex, this little restaurant beckons travelers to come and rest their weary feet...
Neel Kamal
This dimly lit, multi-starred restaurant at the Taj Lake Palace offers incredibly authentic Rajasthani fare at great prices....
Ambrai
The location of this casual, open-air restaurant can’t be beat: it’s right on the banks of Lake Pichola. Try tasty...
Savage Garden
Closest thing to fusion cooking in the city, with pastas doused in Indian gravies, chicken with rosemary potatoes, and more....
Café Edelweiss
A favorite among backpackers, this café excels at morning and brunch fare, from daily brewed coffee to cakes and tuna...
Gallery Restaurant
Within the splendid Fateh Prakash Palace complex, this little restaurant beckons travelers to come and rest their weary feet...
Neel Kamal
This dimly lit, multi-starred restaurant at the Taj Lake Palace offers incredibly authentic Rajasthani fare at great prices....