There are several scenic routes to reach Udaipur from Jaipur in an approximately 8 - 9 hours drive with many popular stops along the way.
Drive via NH 48. Jaipur > Bagru > Dudu > Kishangarh > Bhilwara > Gangapur > Nathdwara > Udaipur
Visit popular places along the way: Explore forts such as Kishangarh Fort, Kishangarh and Badnore Fort, Bhilwara. Pur Udan Chatri, Bhilwara includes Adhar Sheela Mahadev, where you can check out an astonishing sight of a huge rock resting on a small one. Dhundheshwar, Gangapur includes a gorgeous waterfall with beautiful scenery. Be sure to also visit Nathdwara, which includes a beautiful temple dedicated to Shreenathji, the infant incarnation of Lord Krishna.
Drive via NH 52. Jaipur > Niwai > Tonk > Deoli > Bhilwara > Gangapur > Nathdwara > Udaipur
Visit popular places along the way: Check out Nagarfort, Tonk, which has lovely ancient temples. Sunehri Kothi, Tonk includes a beautiful monument with art and polished stones. Enjoy scenic walks in Shahpura Bagh, Shahpura.
Udaipur, the city of several breathtaking lakes and palaces, boasts of many beautiful places and Lake Pichola is one of the most gorgeous lakes of all. Enjoy the pleasing views and calming waters through a boat ride here.
City Palace, a remnant from the reign of Rajput kings, contains examples of the finest Raput arts, crafts and architecture.
The architecture of Monsoon Palace is a great example of the work of Rajput dynasties. It offers fantastic views of the city of lakes from its many different balconies.
Rajasthan is full of heritage properties – forts, palaces and havelis - that have been turned into luxurious havens for an authentic experience of life king-size as it was lived by the royalty. You can also choose from RTDC hotels that are budget friendly. Or, like carefree tourists, go backpacking and stay at camping sites, for the experience of a lifetime.
Treat your tastebuds to authentic Rajasthani cuisine. The traditional dishes are much like the people of the land itself, now sweet, fierce sometime, but never boring. Reflected in the soft spongy sweetness of Ghevar or the spicy intensity of Laal maans, every dish is laden with history that calls out to you to take a bite of it.
A three-in-one treat, it’s an irresistible combo of sweet and savoury; soft and hard and a mélange of flavours that explode on your tongue. Comprising of cooked lentils (Daal), a coarse hard bread (Baati) and semi-sweet softer coarse mixture of flour (Churma), you just can’t say no to it.
A fiery meat curry made with Kashmiri red chillies and other spices, its heat quotient is only for brave, adventurous foodies. Served with paranthas or rice, it makes for a wholesome meal. Oh, and don’t forget to wash it down with ice-cold sweet nimboo-paani.
No onions. No tomatoes. Just chickpea flour dumplings with spices simmered in a spicy, thick, yogurt based, tangy gravy. A traditional marwar dish, served with roti or rice, it will simply leave you asking for more.
Dry they may be, but in the magical hands of Rajasthani cooks, they come alive with a depth of flavours that is quite unbelievable. Extremely versatile, they can be stir-fried or made into a gravy dish. Either way, it’s lip-smackingly delicious.
A unique dessert, decadent doesn’t even begin to describe this sweet dish. Imagine a sweet cake (made of maida and ghee), soaked in a sinfully sweet sugar syrup, topped with the mouthwatering richness of rabdi, exotic spices, saffron, and nuts.
