Udaipur: The Venetian Fantasy of Rajasthan
🏰 City of Unbroken Pride The last Rajput holdout: Defied Mughals for centuries until becoming a British protectorate (1818) White-washed romance: With its lake palaces and hilltop forts, this "Venice of the East" feels worlds away from India's chaos - the nation's 1honeymoon destination! Must-See Marvels 1️⃣ City Palace Complex Rajasthan's largest palace: 11 interconnected palaces built over 400 years💎Hidden gem: The Crystal Gallery (world's largest private crystal collection)❗Pro tip: Sunset views from Badi Mahal (Garden Palace) 2️⃣ Jagdish Temple Climb elephant-flanked stairs to see:A rare black Vishnu idol Garuda statue (mythical man-bird vehicle) 3️⃣ Iconic Palace Stays Shiv Niwas Palace 🏨Former royal guesthouse with 30m-long mural of processions📇Book: The Maharana's Suite (original royal chambers) Taj Lake Palace ✨ Floating marble fantasy on Jag Niwas Island📌Fun fact: 1962 James Bond film Octopussy location #Udaipur#Jagdish Temple#City Palace#India#travel guide#trip diary