Take a train journey on the Palace On Wheels. This is not so much a place to see but rather a place from which to do the seeing. The Palace on Wheels is a luxury train that carries with it an ambience of the Rajputana era and an exciting fairytale journey, which takes the visitor to the imperial cities of Rajasthan and passes through some of the most picturesque countryside in India en-route. The coaches also carry out an image of the Rajputana states with beautiful interiors. Last but not the least the "Royal Treat" for the passengers on board include saloons, bar lounges & libraries in every coach as well as restaurant and organized shopping facilities.

For culture buffs a must do activity is to go and watch one of the many colourful Rajasthani Folk Performances. These wonderfully spectacular dance and music performances are regularly shown at the Meera Kala Mandir, City Station Road. Phone: 583176 for more details.

Pay a visit to the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum and learn about the local culture. This is a museum of folk arts which has rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. World famous puppeteers put on shows here so if you like this sort of thing or are travelling with your children…don’t miss it!

If you have a bit of time to spare then you simply must go on a Camel Safari. One of the highlights of any visit to Rajasthan and her cities is to go on a camel safari. One travels through the desert on the camel's back with a whole caravan of tent pitchers, helpers, cooks, camel men and can see the life of various tribes of Rajasthan which are still exist in this ever changing modern world. Some tribes you will encounter are the Bheels, Bhopas, Jogis, Chammar, Dholi etc. This is one activity all but the youngest family members are bound to enjoy. In case you are the type to get ‘sea-sick’ there is more than one reason camels are called ‘ships of the desert’ and you may find you need sea sickness prevention as camels tend to ‘roll’ along rather than walk or run steadily.

You can't avoid seeing it in the distance, but you really should go to the City Palace. Towering over the Pichola Lake on a hill lies the imposing City Palace, a majestic marvel of architecture. It is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Although a conglomeration of buildings constructed by various Maharanas over a period of time, the complex still manages to retain a uniformity of design. The palace has many courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. One can get a magnificent view of the lake and the city from the upper terraces of the palace. More on the palace

If you like shopping and/or are interesting in the true culture of the area, a trip to the Crafts Village is a must. 3 km west of Fateh Sagar Shilpgram, the crafts village is a treat for the soul. Displays by the various musicians, dancers and the artisans from the different states transports you in altogether a unique world of traditions and customs and draws you closer to the essence of India. It is an ethnographic museum depicting the life styles, traditions, customs, folk arts of rural and tribal people of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Daman, etc. There are several huts constructed in traditional architectural styles using mud and local building material to reflect the geographical and ethnic diversity of western India. This is another on the ‘must do’ list of places to see here. Located on Rani Road, give them a call on: 560304 for more information.

If camel riding doesn't take your fancy another 'safari' option is to go on an Elephant Safari. These are exciting for those in search of an experience of a lifetime. These slow, lumbering, gentle creatures will take you through the surrounding countryside and give you a view like no other. This, like most ‘safaris’ on offer are a wonderful experience for the whole family and come highly recommended if you plan on spending ‘time’ in this area. Also available are Horse Safaris, Jeep Safaris, Motorbike and Cycle Safaris.

At some point during your visit to Udaipur you will want to escape the crowds. The best place to do this is either at one of the many lakes or at Gulab Bagh also known as the Sajjan Niwas Garden. Few gardens in India offer such a spectacular beauty as this rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. There is also a museum here, an elegant building, housing a library with a rich collection of old hand written manuscripts and books. Within the garden, there is a zoo with tigers, leopards, buck and many other animals and birds worth a 'look-see' too.

Where wild animals roam, adventure abounds. Pay a visit to the Jaisamand Sanctuary 48 km southeast of Udaipur. Built in 1957 it lies just beside the artificial Jaisamand Lake and has an area of 62sq km. The lake welcomes a wide variety of resident and migratory birds and is also home to the cunning crocodiles. The surrounding forest is infested with leopard, cheetal (spotted deer), chinkara (Indian Gazelle) and wild boar. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and June.