Udaipur Sightseeing

Post breakfast proceed for Udaipur city tour as below.

Fateh Sagar Lake - A sparkling lake which is one of the major tourist spots in the city. Surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, it is the second largest artificial lake in the city and is known for its scenic beauty. The Lake is sprawled over an area of one square kilometre and is divided into three distinct islands. The largest of these is called the Nehru Park and houses a boat-shaped restaurant and a small zoo for kids. It also doubles as a famous picnic spot. The second island has a public park with water-jet fountains. The third island comprises of the best solar observing site in all of Asia, the Udaipur Solar Observatory. Maharana Pratap Memorial - The memorial is a tribute to the great king and his loyal companion of years, the famous horse Chetak, who is famous for his sacrifice for the Rana in the Battle of Haldighati. Here, Maharana Pratap sits atop his favourite mount as a bronze statue, wielding a spear and charging towards the enemies of Rajputana.

Saheliyon Ki Bari - A majestic 18th century monument also known as the Garden or the Courtyard of Maidens. As the name suggests, it was made for the maidens who accompanied the Princess after her marriage to Maharana Sangram Singh.

City Palace - The City Palace in Udaipur is considered to be the largest royal complex in Rajasthan. The magnificent palace was built in the year 1559 by Maharana Uday Singh and served as the main seat of power, where the Maharanas lived and administered the kingdom from. The intricate architecture of the regal palace is a subtle mix of medieval, European as well as Chinese influences and is embellished with numerous domes, arches and towers.

Sajjangarh Palace - A former royal residence belonging to the Mewar dynasty, who ruled over this place for centuries. It was originally intended to be a nine-storeyed astronomical observatory to note and assess the arrival and patterns of monsoon clouds.

Vintage Car Museum - It is an awesome place for automobile and car lovers. Among the most popular displays of the Vintage Car Museum are the 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom which was used in the famous James Bond movie Octopussy and the Cadillac convertible that escorted Queen Elizabeth back to the airport in 1961. There are around 20 more antique pieces here that you can feast your eyes on if you are a motor lover, like four more Rolls Royces, one MG-TC Convertible, two Cadillacs, one Ford-A Convertible, one Vauxhall-12 and solar-powered rickshaws. Overnight stay at hotel.

Udaipur Mount Abu via Kumbhalgarh (Approx 260 Kms / 06 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast check out and proceed to Mount Abu. En-route visit Kumbhalgarh, a Mewar fortress and birthplace of Maharana Pratap- one of the great warriors and king of Mewar. This Unesco World Heritage Site has the second largest wall in the world after Great wall of China and is the second largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh Fort. Arrive at Mount Abu by night and check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Mount Abu Sightseeing

Post breakfast proceed for sightseeing as below.

Dilwara Jain Temple - Located amidst the lush green Aravalli hills of Mount Abu in Rajasthan, the Dilwara Temple is the most beautiful pilgrimage site for the Jains. The Dilwara Temple includes five equally beguiling temples namely- Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pittalhar, Parshavanatha and Mahavir Swami Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath, Lord Rishabhdeo, Lord Neminath, Lord Mahavir Swami and Lord Parshvanath respectively. Out of these five, Vimal Vasahi and Luna Vasahi are the most famous. Arbuda Devi Temple - Arbuda Devi Temple is considered the most sacred pilgrim point in Mount Abu and stands as a testimony to the rich architectural heritage of Rajasthan. You can reach the Arbuda Devi Temple after a 365 step climb, each step symbolic of each day in a year which one might find to be a strenuous climb but it is rewarding as you get an entire view of the city from the top.

Trevor's Tank - A man-made crocodile breeding site, perfect for nature lovers. It was actually designed by an engineer named Col. G H Trevor who used it to breed crocodiles. It is now a popular picnic spot for both locals and tourists.

Toad Rock - A colossal rock piece which looks like a toad about to jump into the waters of the lake. Known as the mascot of Mount Abu, this is one of the most frequented points in the itinerary of all visitors. To see the panoramic beauty of the surrounding lake and greenish hilly regions you can climb up the rock and capture the breathtaking scenery. The path to Toad Rock starts near the Nakki Lake and includes climbing 250 steps to the top.

Nakki Lake - It is the first man-made lake in India with a depth of around 11,000 metres and a width of a quarter of a mile. Located in the centre of the hill station, the fascinating lake is surrounded by lush greenery, mountains and strangely shaped rocks. As you sail through the serene waters of Nakki Lake, it is exciting to see the life of Mount Abu unfolding in front of you. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers and photography fiends. Overnight stay at hotel.

Mount Abu Udaipur (Approx 170 Kms / 03 Hrs Drive)

Post breakfast checkout and proceed to Udaipur. On arrival take drop to Udaipur Airport / Railway Station for your return journey.