Experience every bit of royalty, freshness and charismatic beauty when you visit Udaipur in winter. We know you must be excited to visit Udaipur but before traveling to the city, you have to consider several questions especially when it is winter such as what would be the weather in the Udaipur city? What places can be covered during winter? What are the specialties should not be missed of the city during winter?
If these questions are also coming across your mind with your plan to visit Udaipur in winter then this article holds the key to all your worries and questions about visiting Udaipur in Winter season.
Udaipur Weather in Winter
Residing at an altitude of 598m above sea level, Udaipur has a sultry type of climate. Along side the 3 seasons (summer, monsoon and winter) which is common across India, the winters are cooler than summer but not the coldest. The winter season prevails from October to March and preferrable to visit during this duration.
Beauty of Udaipur Forts and Palaces in Winter
Udaipur is filled with rich heritage and culture that demonstrates the magnificent architectural masterpiece in the form of forts and palaces. What could be more pleasure than witnessing the history with your eyes and taking photographs especially during the winter when the background is just right to capture the monuments splendidly. You can enjoy visit masterpieces such as City Palace, Lake Palace Udaipur, Jag Mandir Palace, and Maharana Pratap Memorial and fill your storage space by capturing the photos in the perfect shade with the perfect light and winter hues. Although capturing photos will give you immense fun, we recommend to witness and admire the beauty of the architecture of these monuments with your eyes is just a different feeling to experience.
The Lakes of Udaipur in Winter
If are visiting Udaipur and not visiting the beautiful lakes then the holiday to Udaipur is incomplete. The lakes of the Udaipur city give a romantic and majestic touch. You can enjoy a romantic sunset on Lake Pichola on a winter evening to make a memorable moment. Along side the lakes, enjoy the majestic backdrop of Aravalli mountains and the shades of the sun in the water – a scene that you don’t want to miss. While taking a stroll, you can enjoy the cool breeze or sail with your partner on the blue water in a luxurious boat enjoying the dazzling lights.
Shopping Experience is Just Not to be Missed
Just like the winters, while shopping in Udaipur you can witness the vibrant colors across the markets. When its summer, the shopping experience is exhausting but in winters you can have a joyful time while walking through the local bazaars such as Hathi Pole, Bada Bazaar, Chetak Circle. Here you can enjoy assortment of handicrafts, accessories, handloom and traditional jewelry. Not just this, you can enjoy the arts, traditional apparels across these markets.
Taste the Winter Foods
During winter you can enjoy the goodness and richness in the food. The restaurants in Udaipur and small eateries adds some healthy delights such as Jowar, Bajra, Makki ki roti with Gur, green vegetable sabzi, mouth watering deserts such as Lapsi and Raab. You can also tempt your taste buds with Til ke Laddo, Chikki, Gond ke Laddo and much more.
A Festival at Shilpgram that Can’t be Missed
Shilpgram is the place which you do not want to miss. You can enjoy the Shlipgram festival during winters where you can witness the performance by folk artists, craftsman, handicrafts and artifacts. In the month of December, a fair takes place with plethora of things to see and experience.
We have shared here a few frequently asked questions and answer which could be helpful for you while visiting Udaipur in winter.
The average temperature during the daytime is 23°C while during the nighttime, it drops down to a temperature as low as 12°C.
You can pack usual winter wear such as sweaters, coats, and thermal wear.
As it is cold during the winters and most of the beautiful places are located at height, you can enjoy the breath-taking views. Below are a few spots which you could add to your list of sightseeing.
• Sajjangarh Fort
• Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Lake Fatehsagar
• Lake Dudhtalai
• Lake Pichola
The places include Mount Abu, Nathdwara, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh, Haldighati and more.
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