Udaipur

This magical lakeside city constructed of golden stone contains a dazzling array of palaces, temples and gardens. The maharana’s enormous City Palace dominates the skyline, its museumlike public areas displaying a wealth of decorative art and intricately mirrored galleries. Udaipur is justly famous for its art and crafts, in particular for exquisite miniature paintings. No trip to the city would be complete without a sunset cruise on serene Lake Pichola, from which rise two astonishing white marble palaces.