I'm glad I saved Udaipur for the last stop in Rajasthan because it is by far my favourite city in India. It's a shame that Sara isn't here to enjoy it with me because it's a very romantic place with a beautiful lake surrounding the Lake Palace. All of the guesthouses along the lakefront boast superb views of the Palace and each night, you can find Octopussy playing just about anywhere. There are plenty of other palaces, temples and ornate residences around but none of them capture the imagination of the Lake Palace - the ultimate in luxury hotels covering the entire 1.5-hectare island at the northern end of the lake.
We've seen a few of the sights - the City Palace, the Jagdish Temple etc - but the best way to enjoy this city is just to sit at one of the many open air rooftop restaurants and enjoy the beautiful view. It's difficult to imagine a day starting of better than slowing lowering a couple of banana pancakes into your stomach, washing it down with a sweet lassi then putting your feet up to read with one of the finest views in the land right in front of you.
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| Rooftop terrace overlooking the Palace at Udaipur |
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