Introduction

The city of Udaipur is located in the Aravalli ranges of the royal state of
Rajasthan and is also known as the jewel of Mewar. Also known as the City of
Dawn, Udaipur is surrounded by ancient mountains and set on the edge of
three lakes. It is a beautiful old city with narrow lanes flanked by bright
stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples meandering through it. It is
situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur.
Udaipur was founded in 1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh. It then
replaced Chittor as the capital of the Sisodia dynasty, when according to
legend, the Maharana went out hunting one day and met a holy man who blessed
him and told him to built a palace at that very spot, as it would be well
protected. Today, Udaipur is a one of the better-known tourist destinations
of India and an integral part of any itinerary for Rajasthan.
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
Udaipur offers a large number of grand forts and exquisite palaces that
bear testimony to Indias rich architectural heritage.
» Lake Palace and Lake Pichola
Lake Palace is a shimmering granite and marble structure that overlooks the
aquamarine waters of the Lake Pichola. It is a harmonious arrangement of
pavilions, courtyards, terraces, rooms, corridors, and hanging gardens.
According to legend, the eight marble porticos that mark the spot where the
Mewar sovereigns were weighed in gold, the equivalent value of which was
then distributed to the poor.
» Bhim Vilas Palace
The Bhim Vilas Palace that lies within the City Palace has a series of
lovely wall paintings. The Mor Chowk is known for its stunning peacock
mosaics.
» Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir
The summer residence of the princes of Mewar was called Jag Niwas, and is
today a magnificent luxury hotel. Jag Mandir, the other island palace has a
marble dome and is made in red sandstone. It was a refuge for the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan when he was exiled after a quarrel with his father,
Emperor Jahangir.
» City Palace and Museum
The imposing City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake on a hill and is the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan. the complex manages to retain a
uniformity of design despite being a conglomeration of buildings constructed
by various Maharanas over a long period of time. It has many courtyards,
pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.
» Saheliyon-Ki-Bari
To the north of the city lies Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, a garden of the maids of
honour. This small ornamental garden has many fountains, delightful lotus
pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
» Jagdish Temple

The Jagdish temple was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh. Built in
Indo-Aryan style , the temple is the largest temple of Udaipur. A black
stone image of Lord Vishnu and a brass image of Garuda can be seen here.
» Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir, the Indian folk arts museum, has interesting
exhibits that include folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk
musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Puppet shows are held here
daily.
Excursions in Udaipur
There are a very large number of places that can be visited when on a tour
of Udaipur.
» Ahar
Ahar is the ancient capital of the Sisodias that lies about three
kilometers from the town of Udaipur. It boasts of numerous chhatris or
cenotaphs that commemorate Mewars royalty.
» Ranakpur
Ranakpur boasts of some of the most exquisite Jain temples in the country.
» Sajjangarh

Sajjangarh is a dramatic 18th century palace that gives a breathtaking view
of the Mewar countryside, and lies on a hilltop just outside Udaipur. It was
initially intended to be a five-story astronomical center, but was later
abandoned and used as a monsoon palace and hunting lodge.
» Eklingji
Eklingi is set in a deep ravine containing the Eklingji Lake about 22 km
from Udaipur. The Ekalinga temple here is made of white marble with a
two-storey mandapa to Shiva.
» Nathdwara
Nathdwara is an important Hindu pilgrimage center that lies 48 kilometers
from Udaipur. It is also famous for nurturing the glorious tradition of
Pichwal paintings.
» Nagda
Nagda has three temples dating back to the 11th century-Adbhutji Temple and
the Vaishnavite Sas-Bahu Temples-all dating back to the 11th century.
» Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. It was capital of the
legendary Sisodia Dynasty of which Rana Pratap and Rana Kumbha were the
kings.
Its majestic fort dominates the city. Most of the attractions are located
inside the walls of the fort. Kumbhalgarh, Ghanerao, Rajsamand Lake,
Jaisamand Lake, Sardarsamand, Haldighati, Dungarpur, Narlai, etc are the
other historical places worth visiting near Udaipur.
How to Reach
The city of Udaipur is connected by regular flights to Delhi, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Aurangabad, and Mumbai. It lies on the Western Railway meter gauge
network, and is connected to Delhi, Chittor, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, and
Jodhpur. We offer complete travel and tour packages that are inclusive of
hotel booking, air booking, and car-hire, services, for the entire duration
of your stay in the Mewar city of Udaipur.
Important Travel Information
Udaipur offers some irresistible shopping opportunities. The better known
items include folk toys, brightly colored garments, hand printed textiles,
batiks, dyed saris, metal images, silver jewelry, and the Pichwal wall
hangings.
Udaipur has a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from a maximum of
38.3°C to a minimum of 28.8°C during summers. Winters are slightly
cold with temperatures between 28.8°C to 11.6°C. the winters
months between September and March are the best period for visiting Udaipur.
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