Udaipur is known as the “city of lakes” and it is a magnificent city established by Maharana Udai Singh second. This city attracts a lot of visitors every year. If you are also among those visitors then this guide is for you. If you want to experience Udaipur like a local then you must follow through this guide. Being a resident of Udaipur we known places that you can cover during your trip which you can flex on your social media. This guide is also going to include some hidden places of Udaipur.
TIPS FOR EXPLORING UDAIPUR LIKE A LOCAL –
1. Hire a scooter or bike for exploring Udaipur –
Udaipur is made up of two parts, old city and new city, old city has narrow lanes where cars cannot enter, so it’s better to rent a bike and explore Udaipur by yourself. Besides hiring a taxi cab is suitable only when you are coming in a group or with family. So first get a bike after coming to Udaipur. If you are coming with family then its better to hire a taxi for udaipur sightseeing tour.
2. Visit these famous food spots where only locals visit
Here are some food joints, cafes and hotels which are only known to locals. First visit jodhpur mishthan bhandar to enjoy their kachori, then visit sardar ji chaap junction to eat their soya chaap, then go to bhatti and bakes for paneer tikka. If you are looking for lake side café recommendations then we would suggest you to go to jheel and ginger café at ghanghor ghat.
3. Hidden places of Udaipur where only locals visit
Here are our top recommendations for visiting places in Udaipur which are hidden and not many tourists know about them. Some of them are –
- Lake side garden between ghanghor ghat and fatehsagar connection road.
- Ambrai ghat (this is a local hangout place for locals).
- Rani road (this is the opposite side of fateh sagar where locals go in evening to chill).
- Bahubali hills (this place is only known to locals).
- Alsigarh (best for visiting during rainy season).
- Madar (best during monsoons).
- Phoolon ki ghati chirwa (this is a adventure spot for locals where you can also visit and do some adventure activities).
- Cold coffee at fateh sagar (if you are coming to Udaipur then trying a cold coffee is must).
All of the above places can be covered with Maharana Cabs if you are planning to hire a taxi. This is a popular cab service in udaipur.
4. Where to stay when you are traveling like a local?
If you want to experience Udaipur like a local then staying in hotel will not fulfill your wish. You should stay at local places in Udaipur which can give local vibes and warmth. We would suggest you to book homestays or AirBnB in Udaipur old city. This will ensure that you are living with a family who knows Udaipur from inside out. Plus you can take evening strolls in the older part of city and experience its nightlife.
5. Where to find local cuisine during your visit
When you are visiting Udaipur like a local then you would also need to eat at places where only locals go. Udaipur excels in rajasthani and Mewari cuisine. You can visit Hari seasonal dhabha for enjoying Daal baati churma like most locals do. Then you can visit khamma ghani restaurant to eat “laal maans”. There are many other local food joints as well which you should not miss –
- Natraj dining hall
- Gordhan thal
- Amritsari dhabha
- Charan kamal dhabha for sev tamatar and kajuu curry (they are iconic).
Here are our few tips for exploring Udaipur like a local. So when you visit Udaipur next time, remember these tips to get the best out of Udaipur.
