Location: Rajasthan
Famous as: City Of Lake
Best Time To Visit: October To April
Main Attractions: Lake Palace, City Palace
About Udaipur
If
you have made up your mind to move towards Rajasthan in northwestern India
and romance is on your mind, Udaipur is the option second to none.
Shimmering blue lakes and royal palaces make Udaipur known all across the
globe. The city's location on the banks of Pichola adds much to the beauty.
The city of Udaipur is famously known as the 'City of Lakes' and the 'Jewel
of Mewar' region. Founded by Maharaja Udai Singh, in 1567 AD, the city is
accessible through the Suraj Pol (or the Sun Gate), the main entrance to the
city. To make your accommodation a wonderful part of your travel experience,
you can choose to stay at one of the very luxurious heritage hotels where
you also stand the chance of being welcomed by Rajput lords themselves.
Major Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
The lake city of Udaipur in Rajasthan offers a host of wonderful palaces and
havelis for travellers to view and explore. Besides, there are a number of
picturesque lakes where you can spend some quality time with your friends
and family. Famous tourist attractions in Udaipur are as follows.
City
Palace
A magnificent, white marble structure erected on the banks of Lake Pichola,
surrounded with hard solid stone wall. The main part of the palace is now
preserved as a museum. It includes the Mor Chowk with its beautiful mosaics
of peacocks, the Manak or Ruby Mahal has glass and mirror work, Krishna
Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures. Other attractions are Bari
Mahal, Moti Mahal ,Chini Mahal and Zenana Mahal.
Lake Palace
Once the royal residence of the maharajas The Lake Palace is an
architectural splendor, now converted into a hotel. Founded in 1568 by
Maharana Udai Singh often referred as the 'Venice of the East'. Adorned with
exorbitant palaces, hilltop fortresses, awesome temples and fabulous
gardens, this city of dreams is a desired site of both Indian and Foreign
tourists. The Lake Palace is one of the most romantic hotels in the worldis
26 Kms from the airport.
Sahelion-ki-bari
This ornamental garden was made for the pleasures of royal ladies. Garden is
adorned with the lush green lawns, blooming flowers, enchanting pools,
gratifying fountains and beautiful carved marble elephant.
Lakes in Udaipur
Udaipur is adorned with the captivating lakes of Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Udai
Sagar and is rightly called as the 'City of Lakes', an oasis in the desert.
The city derives most of its beauty from these fascinating blue waters. Lake
is surrounded by the Temples, Rock Mountains, palaces and island with royal
palatial structures.
Jagdish Temples
These Indo-Aryan temples are the most beautiful specimens of Udaipur with
noteworthy carved images. The temples were built by Maharana Jagat Singh in
1651A.D.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
This museum is also a foundation for the preservation and promotion of local
folk arts, include dolls, masks, musical instruments, painting and the high
point of the exhibits. Timings: 9 am to 6 pm. Regular puppet and cultural
shows are held daily. 6pm-7pm.
Popular Excursions from Udaipur
Some of the exciting excursions from Udaipur are Jaisamand Lake 50km,
Kankroli 64 km, Jagdish Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, built by Raja Jagat
Singh. Nathdwara Temple 42km. of Lord Krishan is visitesd by thousand of
devotees. Ranakpur 90km from Udaipur is Haldighati Fort perched on the
hillside is also very notable tourist spot.
Popular
Shopping Centres in Udaipur
There are numerous worthy shops on Lake Palace Road, besides the Rang Niwas
Palace Hotel and cluster of others shops near the Jagdish Temple. Udaipur is
known for his Tie-Dai fabrics, batik work and carved metal work hand
paintings, which are also available at Bapu Bazaar. A handicraft emporium
rune by Government is also very famous.
Udaipur Travel (Airport/Railway/Road) Information
Air : Dabok Airport is 21km. from the city is
the nearest airhead. It connects Udaipur with all the major cities of India.
Rail : Trains from Mumbai via Ahmedabad, Delhi
Chittorgarh connects Udaipur. Palace on Wheels also covers Udaipur.
Road : Udaipur to Ahmedabad 262 km, Bombay 739
km, Delhi is 670 km from Udaipur, Mumbai 739km, Ahmedabad 262 km, Jaipur 407
km are well connected by regular bus services.
Distances from Udaipur to Major Cities
- Ajmer - 288 km
- Jaipur - 407 km
- Delhi - 664 km
- Jodhpur - 269 km
- Chittorgarh - 168 km
