Udaipur

Udaipur – An Incredible Tourist Destination in Rajasthan

The vibrant city of the Rajasthan state, Udaipur is a mesmerizing blend of sound, sights and experiences. This place is a motivation for the painters, poets and writers imagination. Kaleidoscope of Udaipur related to magnificent palaces, beautiful lakes, ancient temples, landscaped gardens and narrow lanes with stalls scattered everywhere, carries the heroic history’s flavor, symbolizing chivalry and valor. The reflection of all these things in the calm waters of Pichola Lake is an alluring view. Udaipur is famous for its palaces which belong to the Rajputs period. Most of the royal palaces now have been renewed into beautiful luxury hotels. Udaipur is an admired and well liked tourist spot in India and the palaces, lakes, culture and lively workspaces attract both domestic and foreign visitors. Udaipur is also a popular marriage destination as many celebrities comprising politicians, film stars and renowned business families prefer Udaipur to celebrate parties and marriage ceremonies.

Udaipur is popular as the ‘Lake’s City’, as it is a city with many beautiful lakes. This city is the administrative head office of the district of Udaipur and also the Municipal Corporation of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is positioned nearly 403 kms in the south-west direction of Jaipur which is the Capital of Rajasthan. Udaipur was the ancient Capital of the Mewar Kingdom in the earlier Rajputana Agency. The Sisodia kin ruled over the Mewar Kingdom and their capital was transferred to Udaipur from Chittorgarh, after Maharana Uday Singh founded the Udaipur city. The Mewar County became a part of the state of Rajasthan soon after India got its independence.

According to the history, the founder of Udaipur, Maharana Uday Singh was once hunting, when he saw a sacred man who was meditating on a hilltop which was overlooking the Pichola Lake. The monk than blessed the Maharaja and suggested him to set up a palace in that favorable spot which is surrounded by a productive valley. Maharana Uday Singh liked the advice and built Udaipur city in the year 1559.

Surrounded by the lush Aravali hills and limpid and placid water lakes, Udaipur is a must visit place for the tourists.

 

Climate

In Udaipur, during winters, the days are very bright and sunny as the temperature goes to 24 degrees at the daytime whereas the nights are very cold as the temperature falls to 7 degrees. In summers, the days are very hot as the highest temperature goes to 37 degrees in daytime and nights are pleasant as the temperature falls to 26 degrees at nights. The best time to visit Udaipur is from the middle of September to early April. Mostly the tourists’ likes to visit Udaipur during the autumn and winter seasons, as the temperatures are very moderate during these time.

Major Tourist Attractions of Udaipur

There are many famous places to visit in Udaipur. Some of them are:

• Fateh Sagar Lake
• Rangsagar Lake
• Pichola Lake
• Swaroopsagar Lake
• Dudh Talai Lake
• Udaisagar Lake
• City Palace
• Monsoon Palace
• Jag Mandir
• Jagdish Mandir
• Sagasji Mandir
• Saheliyon-ki-Bari
• Ahar Museum

 

How to Reach

By Bus – Udaipur is well connected by road with all the major cities of Rajasthan and other states through Rajasthan transport service.

By Train – Udaipur has its own railway station. This railway station is well linked with all the major cities of Rajasthan and other states in India through broad gauge.

By Air – The nearest airport is the Dabok airport which is about 20 kms away from the Udaipur city. Regular flight services connect this city with all the major cities across India.