- 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.
End your tour with dinner at the Jag Mandir Palace hotel 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 dinner take the boat for the return ride to the shore from where you will be driven back to your hotel.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- English speaking local Guide
- Buffet Dinner at Jag Mandir Palace Restaurant
- 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
Experience the world’s biggest personal crystal collection housed in Udaipur’s City Palace at the Crystal Gallery. This collection, belonging to Maharana Sajjan Singh of Udaipur, showcases unique crystals dating back to the 19th century, ranging from simple objects to opulent pieces, including crystal furniture like chairs, sofas, tables and even beds. After the gallery visit, take a boat tour across Lake Pichola, a man-made freshwater lake featuring several islands home to palaces, ancestral homes and marble sanctuaries. Culminate your journey with a delightful buffet dinner at the Jag Mandir Palace hotel.
Key Highlights:
• World’s largest personal crystal collection
• Crystal-made furniture including chairs, sofas and tables
• Exclusive visit to the illustrious Durbar Hall in the City Palace
• Pleasurable boat trip on Lake Pichola
• Tantalizing dinner at the Jag Mandir Palace hotel
- 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.
