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Udaipur
We were greeted in Udaipur by a chauffer driving this 1946 Austin Princess.
The Lake Palace Hotel
Our hotel was the summer palace of the royal family up until the mid-1960s. It sits in the middle of the Lake Pichola.
The courtyard
The hotel has a beautiful courtyard, with a lily pond, fountains and flowers. Every morning, you wake up to the sound of a local flute player in the courtyard.
More views from the hotel...
Our trip around the lake
The City Palace
The City Palace is the primary residence of the royal family.
More views of the City Palace
Drawing water from a well
This was just outside the entrance to Kumbhalgarh Fort. A woman was drawing water from a well with the help of a cow.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a 15th century fort which sits atop of the Aravallis.
Views from the top
Inside the fort
The Camels These camels were used by the construction workers at the fort to transport materials.
Ranakpur Jain Temple
This is a 15th century temple best known for its beautiful marble carvings.
Inside the temple
Inside, there are nearly 1,500 pillars, each with a different design.
The domed ceiling
Udaipur's sunset
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