Udaipur, jewel of the Rajasthan land, where palaces and lakes unite hand in hand. A city of grace, with beauty so rare, Udaipur, is beyond compare. Udaipur claims an illustrious position as the remarkable second-ranked city among the esteemed Travel + Leisure Readers' 25 Favorite Cities in the World of 2023 list. 

According to T+L readers, the list of the best cities in the world this year includes representatives from five out of seven continents.  Annually, T+L conducts the World's Best Awards survey, wherein readers are invited to express their perspectives on travel experiences worldwide. They have the opportunity to provide their opinions on the finest hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and various other aspects. 

The 2023 survey saw a substantial rise in participation from T+L readers, with nearly 165,000 individuals completing the survey—an increase of approximately 25 percent compared to voting levels before the pandemic. In total, over 685,000 votes were cast across a wide range of categories encompassing more than 8,500 distinct properties such as hotels, cities, and cruise lines.

Udaipur is currently in fierce competition for the top position. After securing the second spot in 2021, it experienced a decline and settled at 10th place last year. However, now it stands just two-tenths of a vote away from achieving perfection. With the return of international travelers to India, accompanied by the long-awaited opening of Raffles Udaipur during the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that Udaipur is regaining its position in the rankings. Once again, it is steadily ascending the ranks. One reader sums up Udaipur’s appeal — in all caps, no less, saying, “VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY.

List Of Cities

1. Oaxaca, Mexico

2. Udaipur, India

3. Kyoto, Japan

4. Ubud, Indonesia

5. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

6. Mexico City, Mexico

7. Tokyo, Japan

8. Instanbul, Turkey

9. Bangkok, Thailand

10. Mumbai, India

11. Chiang Mai, Thailand

12. Florence, Italy

13. Luang Prabang, Laos

14. Marrakesh, Morocco

15. Rome, Italy

16. Merida, Mexico

17. Siem Reap, Cambodia

18. Singapore

19. Charleston, United States

20. Lisbon, Portugal

21. Santa Fe, United States

22. Hobart, Australia

23. Guadalajara, Mexico

24. Porto, Portugal

25. Osaka, Japan