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	Monsoon Do’s
	It’s not tough to guess why Udaipur is considered one of the most romantic cities of Rajasthan. Centered around Lake Pichola, Udaipur showcases an unusual attraction. This city is known for its lakes, palaces and temples. Its marvelous architecture and beauty have earned it the title of a heritage city. Time period between September and March is believed to be the best time to visit Udaipur. Though it does not experience much rain, visiting it during the monsoons introduces you to a more charming city. The rains fill up Lake Pichola almost to the brim and you can enjoy boating sessions and a visit to the Lake Palace located in the middle of it.


	Things to see & do
	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 theMoti Mahal or Peral 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 a splendid view of the landscape around in a boat ride that takes you around the entire 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. 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	235
	Anjani Hotel	300
	Hotel Green View International	406
	Hotel Damanis	412
	Saheli Palace Hotel	471
	Hotel Padmini Palace	500
	Hotel Vishnupriya	676
	Oriental Palace Resorts	706
	Kankarwa Haveli	882
	Hotel Sarovar	898
	Hotel India International	941
	Hotel Paras Mahal	1,050
	Jagat Retreat	1,125
	Hotel Ram Pratap Palace	1,125
	Jain Bandhu Sneh Resorts	1,177
	Karni Fort ( ITC Welcomgroup)	1,250
	Jaisamand Island Resort	1,412
	Shilpi Resort	1,500
	The Royal Retreat	1,562
	Heritage Resort	1,667
	Devra ( An Exquisite Eco -Tourism Boutique Hotel)	1,765
	Trident Hilton Udaipur	2,125
	The Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace	2,597
	The Oberoi Udaivilas	6,313
	Taj Lake Palace	6,750

* All the above rates are per person per night