- Crystal Gallery - You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the City Palace where you will meet your Guide for the day.
The Crystal Gallery houses a rare collection of crystals that Maharana Sajjan Singh ordered from F&C Osler & Co in England in 1877. The Maharana died before the collection arrived, and all the items stayed forgotten and packed up in boxes for 110 years. They were put on public display in 1994.
The royal collection includes a number of objets d’art, dinner sets, perfume bottles, decanters, glasses, washing bowls and even furniture. There is a priceless Flora Danica dinner service that bears the royal insignia of the House of Mewar. Of the original Flora Danica service pieces delivered in 1803, 1,530 survive to the present day.
- Lake Pichola - Next drive to Lake Pichola for a boat ride at sunset. Enjoy the view of the luxurious Lake Palace hotel situated on the island of Jag Niwas. This is one of the hotels where the James Bond film, Octopussy, was shot. Originally built in 1743 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, the palace was restored and converted into a hotel in 1963.
Catch a glimpse of the Jag Mandir Palace that is situated on an island of the same name. The Palace also known as the ‘Lake Garden Palace’ has an imposing entrance flanked by sculptures of eight elephants.
After the boat ride, you will be driven back to your hotel.
- English speaking local guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Additional food or drink (unless specified)
- Items of a personal nature
Visit the largest private collection of crystals in the world. Located in the City Palace of Udaipur, Crystal Gallery contains the private collection of Maharana Sajjan Singh of Udaipur. The rare crystals on display date back to the 19th century and range from the more mundane to the extravagant. The royal collection includes crystal chairs, sofas, tables and even beds.
Later enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, an artificial freshwater lake that has several islands on which are located palaces, family mansions and marble temples.
Highlights
As one of the world’s largest private crystal repositories, the Udaipur City Palace’s Crystal Gallery is a sight to behold. Home to Maharana Sajjan Singh’s private crystal compendium, these remarkable pieces hail from the 1800s and vary from common to exceptionally lavish. The imperial collection features crystalline furnishings such as chairs, sofas, tables, and uniquely, beds.
Afterward, partake in a serene boat tour on Lake Pichola, a manmade freshwater basin adorned with multiple isles that house majestic palaces, stately family residences, and stone temples.
Highlights
Congratulations upon entry to Durbar Hall in City Palace
Sail through Lake Pichola
- Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for pregnant women.
- Not recommended for participants with back problems.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
