Udaipur a vibrant “City of Lakes” is also known as the “Venice of East” is a paradise for shopoholics. Being a city of Rajasthan, Udaipur has the tints of bright colors that you can easily find in its markets and bazaars. On a trip to Udaipur visitors can come across myriad number of small shops, showrooms and roadside stalls that offer plenty of variety to choose from. While roaming through the market and bazaars of Udaipur you can trace an assortment of items comprising handicrafts, pottery, jewelry, wooden toys, antiques, brassware and terracotta sculptures. Udaipur is particularly famous for miniature style of paintings and Pichwai paintings that are almost inspired by the taste of Mewar rulers. Regarding clothes that grab the attention of visitors include traditional clothes colored in batik, hand printed material, dyed saris and textiles. Regarding the jewelry you can buy precious stones, Kundan and silver ornaments to match your taste and style. Coming to the shopping places Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, Chetak Circle, Bada Bazaar and Palace Road are some of the popular shopping arcades of Udaipur. Rajasthali and Sadhna are two Government emporiums run by the Rajasthan Government that offer a variety of products under one roof. Some of the prominent places for shopping are.
Jagat Niwas and Jagat Nikhar Hotels in Udaipur are considered as the good place to buy miniature paintings and Pichhwai Paintings. Visit Rama Art Gallery (Haridas ji ki Magri; tel. 0294/512-0771) near Udaivilas and the Trident for beautiful beaded bags. To view traditional Udaipur and Gujarati embroidery, visit Jagdish Emporium on City Palace Road. The bazaars of Udaipur offers the most interesting and memorable shopping experience to its visitors. For gold and silver jewelry the Bara Bazar is the place to come which is renowned for extensive selection of fabrics and beautiful saris. For silverware the famous bazaar is Battiyanni Bazar. Those who love shoes Mochiwada Bazar is a perfect place to shop. Mandi Market fills the air with the aroma of spices. However, the real charm of shopping comes in exploring the streets of Udaipur bargaining with the local vendors. So, while touring Udaipur take out some time to shop in the vibrant markets of Udaipur.
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