Udaipur Monsoon Travel Guide: Udaipur becomes a paradise in the rains, see here the tour plan and expenses of the whole week.

Famous travel portal Conde Nast Travel has included Udaipur and Sonkhalia of Rajasthan in the list of 16 best monsoon destinations in the country. According to the report, due to natural beauty, historical heritage and beautiful views of lakes, Udaipur has been counted among the most special places in the country to visit during the rainy season. Especially Sajjangarh Palace has been described as the most spectacular view-point of the city.

In view of the monsoon season, the Forest Department is going to start eco destination tour from July 18. Seven special packages have been prepared for this season, in which tourists will be able to enjoy the forests, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries of Mewar and Marwar. All journeys will be conducted in AC buses. These packages include Goramghat (Rs 2250), Bhilberi Waterfall (Rs 2000), Phulwari ki Nal (Rs 2000), Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary (Rs 1750), Sitamata Century-Jakham Dam (Rs 2250), Bassi Century-Menal Waterfall (Rs 2250) and Ranakpur-Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary (Rs 2750) is included. Different packages include breakfast, lunch, dinner, guide, forest fees and some also include open jeep safari.

Start your first day of visiting Udaipur from the City Palace, where the royal palace and its magnificent art can be seen in about 2 hours. After this enjoy boating on Pichola Lake. In the evening, visit the historical building and folk dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli. End the day with a visit to the famous Jagdish temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Start the second day of visiting Udaipur from Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, where during the rainy season, a spectacular view of the entire city, Pichola Lake and Fateh Sagar Lake is visible through the clouds. After this, go to Shilpgram, where the folk culture, traditional handicrafts and tribal lifestyle of Rajasthan can be seen closely. Then enjoy boating on Fateh Sagar Lake, where motor boat and speed boat facilities are available. End the day at Saheliyon Ki Bari, famous for its beautiful lotus pond, marble pavilions and attractive fountains.

Along with this, after visiting the major tourist places of the city for two days, you can be a part of the eco destination tour of the forest department in the remaining days. Through these tour packages, one can visit beautiful places like Goramghat, Bhilberi Waterfall, Phulwari Naal, Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitamata Century-Jakham Dam, Bassi Century-Menal Waterfall and Ranakpur-Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary. These packages also include facilities like AC bus, guide, forest fees and food as per different locations. In this way, in a week you can have a wonderful experience of the historical heritage of Udaipur as well as the waterfalls, forests, lakes and wildlife.

If you are planning to visit Udaipur for a week, then the cost of tourist place entry fees, boating, eco destination tour and local travel will depend on the package chosen by you. Eco tour packages of the Forest Department are available from Rs 1750 to Rs 2750 per person, while the entry fees and boating charges of major tourist places of the city are fixed separately. With proper planning, you can fully enjoy the natural beauty, historical heritage and exciting journey of Udaipur during monsoon.