Udiapur

Udiapur is the city of lakes. There are some gorgeous hotels on islands and right on the banks of the water; we stayed in a local's house in the middle of the slums. That said, cafés like this were only moments away.

It was easy enough to get around, and on the first night went to a restaurant (Ambrai if around there), which blew our minds. The best Indian food, and one of the best restaurants we have ever been to, on the bank of the lake overlooking the city palace.

The city palace was ok. Another palace. 

Each palace and fort is rapidly merging into one, and because Rajestan is litterally the land of kings, each city has it's own palace. This one did have a good place for me to deposit Jane though.

We walked around the lake a bit on day one,... Got a boat ride, and then ate.

Day two was a walk around the lake a bit, a hike up to both a Hindu temple and a mosque, and some stunning views.

... And then a walk down the hill and another meal at the same amazing restaurant.

If this blog entry is a little short and muddled, it reflects how we feel about our time there. Everything was lovely, relaxing, and beautiful, but compared to the event driven places before it, time in Udiapur is almost dreamlike; and we both loved it.

Chris

PS I bought new trousers.