Udaipur the city of lakes, the Venice of the east or shall we say the valley of valiant kings. This beautiful city falls just outside the Thar desert in the lap of the Aravalli hills. Its beauty is second to none other. This city is a true delight for the luxury seeking traveller, to begin the trip a visit to the beautiful palace and its lower city with a historian turned guide will send you back in the times of these fierce Mewari kings. Mewar is the only princely state of Rajasthan, with a pure Rajput lineage of kings as they remained at war throughout but could not be defeated by the Mughals or the British. Hence this city holds many historical war treasures and hallowed fields of war amongst gorgeous forts, water bodies and private picnic spots.
For those seeking unusual experiences , the Gangaur boat serves as a unique party spot with traditional or contemporary music in a private party setting for upto 30 people. Party in the middle of the Pichola lake in James Bond style, the backdrop of the gorgeous city palace lit up, and the monumental islands of Jagmandir and Lake Palace as companions.
Those a little private in nature could dance and in the trunk of the beautiful banyan tree at Kush Mahal with an Arabian nights theme or better still a drapes and music setting. Meet the royal family to have an intimate tete with both generations of royals, to receive a background to these great kings along with the modern outlook the new generations bring without detaching from their resplendent traditions.
A great time to be in Udaipur is during the holi festival or for the Ashwapuja (horse festival, as these were equestrian rulers because of the terrain), or to visit the city at the time of the wondrous music festival . These vents can be attended in exclusive style for the discerning traveler.
Beyond the history Udaipur provides many options to create your own stories while traveling these parts. A percussion session at Kumbalgarh fort along with a scenic walk up the fort. A marriage proposal at Devigarh for the love of your life followed by a beautiful private dinner at their fabulous presidential suite.
Also for those seeking a spiritual experience wake up to the sound of the beautiful ragas and enjoy a private yoga session with a local yoga expert, go on to visit the long temple trail which soothes the heart, mind and soul with its architectural beauty and divine vibe or go on a private biking, Segway and hiking tour of the beautiful hills and lakes with your own private adventure enthusiast guide.
This and many such closed door private experiences for those who dare to seek their hearts inner wanderlust.