Exploring Udaipur,
Today we were more determined to make the most of our day and explore the beautiful town of Udaipur. Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes, located in the southern state of Rajasthan, the city is built around artificial lakes with a heavy royal presence. As we explore we can see a large city palace up on the hill, many palace like structures on mountains, temples, forts and 2 lake palaces.
The palace's of Udaipur have brought a lot of fame to the town of Udaipur with it's scenic presence in the 1983 007 James Bond movie; Octopussy. In the film, you see James Bond in the Shiv Niwas Palace, Taj Lake Palace, The Jag Mandir Palace & the Monsoon Palace.
Walking the streets we soon realise that Udaipur's beauty is a hidden gem & that only by walking through the twisted lanes and streets by the lakeside can we get a true feel for the town.
It is bursting with artistic skill, with is demonstrated on the walls, fences and in the many many art galleries. We also see many stores selling the usual Indian touristy wares and some specific designs to this area as well. There are the usual cow's pigeons, street dogs, chipmunks and monkeys walking the streets and crowding the rooftops and trees, most animals look to be in very good condition.
We stop at a roof top restaurant for lunch and to hide from the storm that has blown in and threatens to dampen our explorations if we dont take shelter! We spent a few hours at the restaurant watching the chaos below in the streets and the calm rain clouds blowing through the sky above us, eating lunch and cooling down with a few beers.
After lunch it was the for some more exploring of the city streets & shops, I found a dress and a pair of hippy pants for myself and 1 pair for a friend who I think will love the design. We had dinner at a different roof top bar, right next to the lake with an excellent view and the ingredients to make a bloody mary my favourite cocktail & the most elusive drink in India.
Once the sun went down we called it a night & walked back to our hotel, another fantastic day in Udaipur!
- Alli
Today we were more determined to make the most of our day and explore the beautiful town of Udaipur. Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes, located in the southern state of Rajasthan, the city is built around artificial lakes with a heavy royal presence. As we explore we can see a large city palace up on the hill, many palace like structures on mountains, temples, forts and 2 lake palaces.
The palace's of Udaipur have brought a lot of fame to the town of Udaipur with it's scenic presence in the 1983 007 James Bond movie; Octopussy. In the film, you see James Bond in the Shiv Niwas Palace, Taj Lake Palace, The Jag Mandir Palace & the Monsoon Palace.
Walking the streets we soon realise that Udaipur's beauty is a hidden gem & that only by walking through the twisted lanes and streets by the lakeside can we get a true feel for the town.
It is bursting with artistic skill, with is demonstrated on the walls, fences and in the many many art galleries. We also see many stores selling the usual Indian touristy wares and some specific designs to this area as well. There are the usual cow's pigeons, street dogs, chipmunks and monkeys walking the streets and crowding the rooftops and trees, most animals look to be in very good condition.
After lunch it was the for some more exploring of the city streets & shops, I found a dress and a pair of hippy pants for myself and 1 pair for a friend who I think will love the design. We had dinner at a different roof top bar, right next to the lake with an excellent view and the ingredients to make a bloody mary my favourite cocktail & the most elusive drink in India.
Once the sun went down we called it a night & walked back to our hotel, another fantastic day in Udaipur!
- Alli
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