Things To Do
City Palace of Udaipur
Udaipur, the city of lakes Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of lakes and for its lavish royal residences. The city is a 40-minute drive from the wedding venue (RAAS Devigarh). The City Palace in Udaipur, is built in a flamboyant style and is considered the largest of its type in the state of Rajasthan. It was built over nearly 400 years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty.
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Located in the middle of Lake Pichola and built in 1746, the Taj Lake Palace is built with marble and features majestic architecture. Hop on a ferry to go visit this architectural marvel for dinner or just a cup of chai.
Jagmandir Island Palace
Jag Mandir, is a palace built on an island in Lake Pichola. It is also called the "Lake Garden Palace".
Taj Mahal, Agra
A symbol of love and one of the seven wonders of the world, the majestic Taj Mahal was built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. A trip to the Taj Mahal, Agra is a 3 hour 40 minutes drive from New Delhi International Airport. Maybe visit the Golden Triangle cities of India (New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) if you are landing in New Delhi before boarding your flight for Udaipur (the wedding destination).
New Delhi
If you are landing in New Delhi, the capital city of India, and wish to spend some days here before traveling to Udaipur, here are some travel recommendations: 1. India Gate: It is a war memorial that stands as a memorial to 74,187 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914 and 1921 in the First World War fighting under British Rule. 2. Qutub Minar: "Victory Tower", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between 1199 and 1220 and is one of the most visited tourist places. 3. Red Fort/ Lal Qila: It is a historic fort in the Old Delhi neighborhood of Delhi, India, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. 4. Chandi Chowk: In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with narrow streets. It is a market full of spices, silver jewelry, vivid sarees, and Indian Lenghas Choli (Traditional skirts and tops), Indian sweets.
Jaipur
The Capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a 4-hour drive from New Delhi and approx 6-hour drive / 1-hour direct flight from Udaipur (Wedding destination). Amber Fort (AKA Amer Fort): Located on a hill (hence the name fort, duh! lol), is a great example of Rajput architecture with an influence of Mughal architecture, known for its artistic style elements, and is the most visited tourist site in Jaipur. Hawah Mahal/ wind palace: A 1799 palace built from red and pink sandstone. Fun fact: the original intent of the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. Elefantastic Sanctuary: A unique conservation project set in Amber, Jaipur, in operation since the 2000s, to provide a sanctuary & elephant rehabilitation center. Jantar Mantar: This outdoor astronomical observatory is a collection of ancient astronomical instruments, including the largest sundial in the world.
Mumbai
If you landing in Mumbai and wish to spend some days here before or after the wedding, here are some travel recommendations: Gateway of India The Gateway of India is an arch-monument completed in 1924 on the waterfront of Mumbai, India, was erected to commemorate the landing of George V for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 and the same place from where the last British troop left in 1948, after our Independence. The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel: The Taj Mahal Palace is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, situated next to the Gateway of India.