After Agra the roads seem to be much better, 2x2 lanes separated with a median. Around Jaipur, a major city, there is an expressway. Unfortunately, motorbikes are not allowed on it. Therefore we have to cross the busy city centre. Here, we have our first collision with another motorcycle. The driver had to swerve to avoid a car and thereby crashes into our pannier and falls over. On forums, we red it is better to drive off after an accident, as the tourist is always wrong and we can’t be insured. Luckily, the man was wearing a helmet and we weren’t driving too fast, but it still felt creepy.

Jaipur, also Known as the Pink City

We spend the night in a hotel along the highway and the next morning we leave early. We arrive around noon in Udaipur. It is famous for it's artwork and you see this everywhere around the city.

Wall Paintings in Udaipur

This city is also called the most romantic city of India, often compared with Venice.

Udaipur by Sunset

On arrival, we are pleasantly surprised. It seems we finally found a nice town in India, and it’s even getting better: in one part of the city there are no cars allowed. Udaipur is characterized by the many lakes in and around the city and by the palaces. The palace which seems to be floating on the water is the most beautiful of them all.

The Floating Palace

We spend the afternoon strolling through the small streets and in the evening we enjoy a dinner with a view over an illuminated Udaipur.

Udaipur by Night

At six o'clock in the morning we are woken by the imam with his call to prayer. So we start early with our drive towards the beaches of Goa.

No Wonder They Call this the Most Romantic City of India

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