
Exploring India on the luxurious Deccan Odyssey
11/04/2025 · By Ian Holt
Uncover the wonders of India with Great Rail Journeys on the luxury Deccan Odyssey, visiting the Taj Mahal and Jaipur, and seeking tigers in Ranthambore.
Read moreIncredible Udaipur is known as India's City of Lakes or the Venice of the East thanks to the five lakes that surround it. With a beautiful setting against the dramatic backdrop of the Aravalli Mountain range, visitors here can enjoy stunning scenery and magical landscapes at every turn.
Set on the tranquil shores of pristine Lake Pichola is the jewel in Udaipur's crown - the famous City Palace, a majestic granite and marble monument, rising nearly 100 feet above the lake. Boasting fantastic panoramic views, there is much more awaiting discovery inside its walls, from the peacock mosaics of Mor Chowk to the Crystal Palace. Uncover history amongst the bustling bazaars and architecture of the traditional townhouses in the Old City and take a boat to Jag Mandir Palace to marvel at its marble pavilion. Great Rail Journeys operates the following four tours that take in majestic Udaipur.
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