In Udaipur now

alfa · Dec 21st, 2004, 18:21

In Udaipur now

Hi guys I am in Udaipur now, 21st dec 2004, and will go on to Ranakpur, Jodpur and Jaiselmer by car starting day after tomorrow.

I am staying in Udai-Niwas, which is bloody economical for the room quality. And has apparently the highest rooftop restaurant in town. The weather is nice and people are friendly.

Lake Pichola is more like pothole pichola

alfa · Dec 21st, 2004, 18:25

Just a question, is there any happening pubs in this town? or what is the interesting place to hang out at night?

IMP note- we took a camel ride till the steps of Lake Palace hotel. THE lake palace hotel.

shahashim · Dec 21st, 2004, 19:45

Hey, alfa,

I wish I could answer your question about the nightlife. I still haven't made it to Udai, so I couldn't tell you. I hope you found what you were looking for.

Instead, I'll ask some selfish questions, since I plan on spending three weeks or so in Rajasthan in Jan/Feb.

Without the water, is the city still beautiful? What have you been doing there?

Thanks in advance. Enjoy!

Indiafan · Dec 21st, 2004, 19:59

Same selfish question. I will be there is Feb. What does the lake look like?

samesamebutdifferent · Dec 21st, 2004, 21:17

Hi
I was there in october. yeah the lake/river was bone dry. however as its been this way for some time a large area now has a light grassy covering giving it a meadow sort of look. its a great place to see kids playing cricket as well. downside is you can see the royal palaces foundations, which do detract slightly from the overall effect.
the city is still beautifill though. easily one of my favourite places in r/stan.
I could fint any pubs as such when i was there. the social scene was mainly around the rooftop restaurants and late night shopping.
i stayed at the udai kothi. a little pricey but an amazing place. its worth visiting to eat at the resaurant on the roof. its got the best views of any we visited and a cracking menu..
bear in mind most other places, even the popular ones like savage garden cant sell booze.

SitaParityaga · Dec 21st, 2004, 21:21

We all want to know....count me in on that selish question...is the lake totally dried up? Any mosquitos left?

Krishnika · Dec 21st, 2004, 21:44

I've got no questions, just a comment that in Udaipur I found bought the item that I most cherish from all my travels in India - a lovely miniature painting. I don't remember the name of the store, but if you are interested ask to see some of their better stuff - it's not all displayed.
Ranakpur rocks!

skell · Dec 21st, 2004, 23:15

As of the end of November, there was still water in the front of the lake, between the city and the Lake Palace Hotel. But it is expected to dry up completely before the next rains. But the city is still beautiful.

There are lots of miniature art stores there. I stayed in a lovely guest house above the store Janak Arts where they painted a miniature horse on my fingernail.

nessie · Dec 21st, 2004, 23:21

We're heading to Udaipur on the 24th and staying in the Raj Palace Hotel. Has anyone stayed there? All our first choices were booked out cause it's Xmas.

Pity about the lake but I'm looking forward to it anyway.

LuAnnandJawahar · Dec 22nd, 2004, 15:51

There is a slimy pond in front of the Lake Palace Hotel. There is a pipepline being built to bring in water to the lake but who knows when it will be finished.
Raj Palace is a very old haveli. The oldest rooms are in the front. All have private bath. They still don't have TV as yet but it kind of adds to the charm. Dr. and Mrs. Jallah own it and Mrs Jallah's brother, Shuru, runs it when he isn't doing guiding. Karan is at reception. The location is great. Walk up the hill to your left and you are at Jagdish Temple and the City Palace. Walk down the hill to your right and there is the back entrance to the City Palace and also the big garden and zoo as well as the Tibetan Market. There is a small internet cafe just three of four shops down to your right--City Centre. The two doors up from that a little "grocery" where you can buy your mineral water and cookes, etc.
Yes even though the lake is nearly dry, there are still mosquitoes out and about.
Don't miss the folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli.

skell · Dec 22nd, 2004, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Namaste India Tours

Don't miss the folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli.

Ditto! Good show and excellent value.

Dec 21st, 2004, 18:21	#1
alfa Always in Sin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 88	In Udaipur now In Udaipur now Hi guys I am in Udaipur now, 21st dec 2004, and will go on to Ranakpur, Jodpur and Jaiselmer by car starting day after tomorrow. I am staying in Udai-Niwas, which is bloody economical for the room quality. And has apparently the highest rooftop restaurant in town. The weather is nice and people are friendly. Lake Pichola is more like pothole pichola __________________ Now is the time baby!

Dec 21st, 2004, 19:45	#3
shahashim Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: washington dc (formerly bombay) Posts: 32	is it still beautiful Hey, alfa, I wish I could answer your question about the nightlife. I still haven't made it to Udai, so I couldn't tell you. I hope you found what you were looking for. Instead, I'll ask some selfish questions, since I plan on spending three weeks or so in Rajasthan in Jan/Feb. Without the water, is the city still beautiful? What have you been doing there? Thanks in advance. Enjoy!

Dec 21st, 2004, 19:59	#4
Indiafan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 225	Lake Same selfish question. I will be there is Feb. What does the lake look like?

Dec 21st, 2004, 21:21	#6
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 909	Shahashim, Indiafan and now Edsita..... We all want to know....count me in on that selish question...is the lake totally dried up? Any mosquitos left?

Dec 22nd, 2004, 15:51	#10
LuAnnandJawahar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delhi/U.S. Posts: 664	There is a slimy pond in front of the Lake Palace Hotel. There is a pipepline being built to bring in water to the lake but who knows when it will be finished. Raj Palace is a very old haveli. The oldest rooms are in the front. All have private bath. They still don't have TV as yet but it kind of adds to the charm. Dr. and Mrs. Jallah own it and Mrs Jallah's brother, Shuru, runs it when he isn't doing guiding. Karan is at reception. The location is great. Walk up the hill to your left and you are at Jagdish Temple and the City Palace. Walk down the hill to your right and there is the back entrance to the City Palace and also the big garden and zoo as well as the Tibetan Market. There is a small internet cafe just three of four shops down to your right--City Centre. The two doors up from that a little "grocery" where you can buy your mineral water and cookes, etc. Yes even though the lake is nearly dry, there are still mosquitoes out and about. Don't miss the folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli. __________________ Reject violence.

Dec 21st, 2004, 18:25	#2
alfa Always in Sin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 88	Just a question, is there any happening pubs in this town? or what is the interesting place to hang out at night? IMP note- we took a camel ride till the steps of Lake Palace hotel. THE lake palace hotel.

Dec 21st, 2004, 21:17	#5
samesamebutdifferent Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: norwich Posts: 10	Hi I was there in october. yeah the lake/river was bone dry. however as its been this way for some time a large area now has a light grassy covering giving it a meadow sort of look. its a great place to see kids playing cricket as well. downside is you can see the royal palaces foundations, which do detract slightly from the overall effect. the city is still beautifill though. easily one of my favourite places in r/stan. I could fint any pubs as such when i was there. the social scene was mainly around the rooftop restaurants and late night shopping. i stayed at the udai kothi. a little pricey but an amazing place. its worth visiting to eat at the resaurant on the roof. its got the best views of any we visited and a cracking menu.. bear in mind most other places, even the popular ones like savage garden cant sell booze.

Dec 21st, 2004, 21:44	#7
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	I've got no questions, just a comment that in Udaipur I found bought the item that I most cherish from all my travels in India - a lovely miniature painting. I don't remember the name of the store, but if you are interested ask to see some of their better stuff - it's not all displayed. Ranakpur rocks!

Dec 21st, 2004, 23:15	#8
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 975	As of the end of November, there was still water in the front of the lake, between the city and the Lake Palace Hotel. But it is expected to dry up completely before the next rains. But the city is still beautiful. There are lots of miniature art stores there. I stayed in a lovely guest house above the store Janak Arts where they painted a miniature horse on my fingernail.

Dec 21st, 2004, 23:21	#9
nessie Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Irish (travelling in Asia) Posts: 37	We're heading to Udaipur on the 24th and staying in the Raj Palace Hotel. Has anyone stayed there? All our first choices were booked out cause it's Xmas. Pity about the lake but I'm looking forward to it anyway.

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