Day 11 - Udaipur - The City of Lakes

The maharanas’ collection of vintage and classic cars, housed in the former state garage. Included are the 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom used in the Bond film Octopussy and another Rolls-Royce which has been severely modified for use as a hunting vehicle.

Construction began in 1599 on City Palace, Rajasthan’s largest palace which towers over Lake Pichola. Elephants used by moguls in battle as they were capable of wielding huge swords with their trunks. Horses were adorned with fake trunks to confuse the elephants.

Sajjangarth Monsoon Palace, built in 1884 by Maharana Sajjan Singh as an observatory also featured in Octopussy. Breathtaking views of the city and surrounding areas, where leopards roam.

Lake Pichola, 4km long, perfect for evening boat ride.Read more