The most photographed flight of steps in Udaipur, Gangaur Ghat runs down from the old city into Lake Pichola directly in front of Bagore ki Haveli. From dawn the steps fill with women washing clothes and dishes, pilgrims floating tiny oil lamps, and tourists waiting for boats. The triple-arched gateway at the top — the Tripoliya — is one of the city's signature views.
Come at sunrise for the soft light on the white-walled buildings; come at sunset for the silhouette of the City Palace against the sky. Between the two, find a quiet spot on the steps and watch the city wake up or wind down.