Overlooking Lake Pichola, Udaipur Has A Cafe Hidden In A 17th-Century Palace

Lalghat Haveli Cafe Udaipur

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Planning a trip to Udaipur soon? Add the unique Lalghat Haveli Cafe and Restaurant in the city to your list. It is located inside a historic 17th-century building. Here, you can sip coffee and enjoy some amazing snacks while taking in the stunning views of Lake Pichola. Here’s everything you need to know about this spot. 

Lalghat Haveli Cafe Is Located Inside A 17th-Century Haveli

Some cafes are Pinterest-worthy, while some spots take us back in time, and the Lalghat Haveli Cafe and Restaurant in Udaipur, Rajasthan, is the perfect place to prove that. If you are someone who likes exploring hidden spots for coffee, we suggest you add this place to your Udaipur itinerary right now. Videos of the cafe are going viral online, and we are here to tell you all about it.

Located inside the 17th-century Lalghat Haveli Guest House, the cafe is famous for its panoramic, postcard-perfect views of Lake Pichola, the City Palace, Jag Mandir and the surrounding Aravalli mountains. It is definitely a magical place to watch the sunset over the water while enjoying a cup of coffee. An Instagram user, @prriyaajain_, also posted a video showing the interiors of the Lalghat Haveli Cafe. 

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Cafe Offers Vintage Vibes And Lakeside Seating

Once you enter, you will be welcomed by rustic stone walls, retro nooks and vintage vibes. This is not the cafe for people who like chic interiors and luxury. It is for those who want to step back in history for a little while. There is also lakeside seating where you can sit quietly, read and watch the day go by.

Lalghat Haveli Guest House, where the cafe is located, originally served as a guest house in the 17th century for people who came to meet the Mewar king. Now, the Mundra family has been running it since 1982, and it serves as a guest house for tourists.

At the cafe, you can enjoy a variety of pizzas, pastas, pancakes and burgers. Lalghat Haveli Cafe also serves main-course dishes, along with beverages like tea, coffee, smoothies and chocolate shakes.

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So, if you have plans to visit Udaipur anytime soon, make sure you give this place a visit!

Where: 33, Lal Ghat Road, Near Jagdish Temple, Behind Lal Ghat, Udaipur, Rajasthan
When: 9 am – 11 pm
Cost: ₹900 for two (approx.)

Cover Image Courtesy: dorathexplorer_._ and prriyaajain_/ Instagram

FAQs

Where is Udaipur?

Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India, known for its lakes, palaces and historic landmarks.

Where is Lalghat Haveli Cafe?

Lalghat Haveli Cafe is located inside Lalghat Haveli Guest House in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

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Ashmeet Guliani: Ashmeet Guliani is a Content Writer at Curly Tales with over three years of experience writing about food, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. With a B.Sc in Home Economics from the University of Delhi, her interest in reading and writing led her to pursue a career in writing. In her free time, she explores cafes, browses bookstores, listens to Hindi retro songs, and watches K-dramas!