Udaipur
Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)
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Hilltop palace and wildlife sanctuary on the city outskirts with panoramic sunset views.
Sajjangarh sits on the highest Aravalli hill west of Udaipur, crowned by the 19th-century Monsoon Palace that was built to watch clouds roll over the Thar Desert. The surrounding wildlife sanctuary shelters leopards, nilgai, and peacocks. A small number of jungle lodges and heritage homestays sit at the base of the hill, delivering genuine separation from the city without sacrificing a view.
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What you gain
- ↑Best panoramic sunset view over all of Udaipur and the surrounding lakes
- ↑Wildlife sanctuary with realistic leopard and nilgai sightings
- ↑Complete separation from tourist crowds in a jungle setting
What you sacrifice
- ↓Every restaurant, shop, and sight requires a taxi or auto-rickshaw
- ↓Very limited and expensive accommodation options near the summit
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Other Udaipur neighbourhoods
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