Vikram Garh Lakeview / Explore Udaipur
Your guide to the City of LakesVikram Garh Lakeview sits on the hill above Fateh Sagar, so the lake, the gardens and the old city are all a short drive away. Here is what to see, how far it is, and when it opens.
Distances by road
Approximate driving distances and times from the hotel on Rani Road, Fateh Sagar. The lake and the garden next door are an easy walk.
| Place | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Fateh Sagar Lake | Across the road | Walk |
| Rajiv Gandhi Park | Adjacent | Walk |
| Moti Magri (Maharana Pratap Memorial) | 1.5 km | About 5 min |
| Saheliyon ki Bari | 2 km | About 7 min |
| Shilpgram | 3 km | About 10 min |
| City Palace and Lake Pichola | 5 km | About 15 min |
| Bagore Ki Haveli | 5 km | About 15 min |
| Vintage and Classic Car Collection | 6 km | About 15 min |
| Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) | 7 km | About 20 min |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | 26 km | About 45 min |
Right around the hotel
The lake, the garden next door and the memorial on Pearl Hill are the closest things to see.
The lake sits right below the hotel. Walk the promenade, take a motor boat out to Nehru Park island in the middle, or watch the sunset from the water's edge.
Tip: there is no ticket to visit the lake; boat rides are ticketed at the jetty.
A terraced hillside garden right next to the property, with wide views over Fateh Sagar and a musical fountain in the evening. The easiest outing of all, straight out of the gate.
Pearl Hill, above Fateh Sagar, crowned by the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap on his horse Chetak. There are gardens, a small museum and an evening light and sound show.
Tip: go near sunset for the view over the lake before the show.
Gardens and heritage
Two of Udaipur's loveliest gardens, and a village of Rajasthani arts and crafts, all within ten minutes.
The 18th-century garden of the maidens, built for the queen's companions. Fountains, a lotus pool, marble elephants and shaded pavilions.
Tip: it is quietest before 10 am, and greenest through the winter.
A rural arts and crafts village at the foot of the Aravallis, with traditional huts, folk art and craftspeople at work. Festivals and performances run through the winter season.
The royal collection of classic and vintage cars near Gulab Bagh. A natural stop if you enjoyed the vintage cars in our own garden.
The old city
About fifteen minutes away, the old city holds the City Palace, the boats of Lake Pichola and an evening folk dance show.
Udaipur's grand palace complex on the shore of Lake Pichola, with courtyards, museums and long lake views. Take a Pichola boat ride at golden hour to see the palace and the Lake Palace from the water.
A restored haveli museum on Gangaur Ghat by Lake Pichola. The evening Dharohar folk dance show is a fine way to end a day in the old city.
Tip: seating is first come, so arrive early for the show.
The widest view
The white hilltop palace inside Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, with the widest view over Udaipur's lakes and hills. Late afternoon is the time to go, for the sunset over the city.
Tip: the palace sits inside the sanctuary, so entry is ticketed at the gate.
Good to know
October to March is the pleasant season, roughly 10 to 26 degrees, and the best months for sightseeing. April to June is hot. July to September brings the monsoon, when the hills turn green and the lakes fill.
By air, Maharana Pratap Airport at Dabok is about 26 km, roughly 45 minutes by road, and we can arrange a pickup. Udaipur City railway station serves the main trains. By road, the city is well connected to Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur.
Autos and cabs are easy to find. The lakeside sights are a short drive, and the lake and gardens closest to us are within walking distance. Tell us your plan and we can help arrange a car.
Questions travellers ask
Boating on the lake, the lakeside promenade, Moti Magri, Rajiv Gandhi Park and Saheliyon ki Bari are all within a few minutes of the hotel. The old city, City Palace and Lake Pichola are about 15 minutes by road.
City Palace and Lake Pichola are about 5 km from the hotel on Rani Road, roughly 15 minutes by road.
Sajjangarh, the Monsoon Palace, is open 9 am to 6 pm, with last entry around 5:30 pm. Late afternoon is best for the sunset view over the lakes and hills.
October to March is the pleasant season, roughly 10 to 26 degrees, and the best months for sightseeing. April to June is hot, and July to September brings the monsoon and green hills.
Maharana Pratap Airport at Dabok is about 26 km from the hotel, roughly 45 minutes by road. We can arrange a pickup.
Yes. The Vintage and Classic Car Collection near Gulab Bagh is open 9 am to 9 pm, and Vikram Garh Lakeview keeps its own collection of classic cars in the hotel garden.
A little souvenir
A free keepsake to remember the City of Lakes by. Save the postcard, or set the matching design as your phone wallpaper.
Stay by the lake
Lake-view rooms, an infinity pool and rooftop home cooking, a few minutes from everything above. Book direct with the hotel for the best rate.
