Udaipur Tour

Udaipur Tour - The lake city Udaipur that is also popular as ‘Venice of the East’, ‘Kashmir of Rajasthan’, ‘The most romantic city of India’ is the epicenter for performing crafts and arts is the capital of Mewar, the prior princely state. Edged by Aravali’s lush green hills, Udaipur is the beautiful land surrounded by the sapphire water lakes and it is also popularly known as city of Dawn. Architecture of the entire city is flattering and it adorns itself with temples, forts, palaces and hills. This makes it one of the most memorable and enchanting destination that attracts thousands of tourists. Abundance of copper and zinc mines is another fact that adds to the popularity of Udaipur. From all the major cities of India such as Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi and Ahmedabad, the city of Udaipur is accessible easilyle.

City Palace:
It is one of the best architectural wonders of the entire state. It is located on the banks of the lake Pichola which we discussed above. It is now a heritage building. You would be able to see a glimpse of the Rajput culture and architecture in the city Palace.

Fateh Sagar Lake:
This lake is located within the city limits of Udaipur. It is actually an artificial lake which was created in the 1680s.

Sajjangarh Palace:
This lake is located within the city limits of Udaipur. It is actually an artificial lake which was created in the 1680s.

Sajjangarh Palace:
This lake is the largest man-made lake in the entire continent of Asia. The lake itself consists of 7 different islands. One of these islands is still inhabited by local tribes who have been living there for centuries.

Vintage Car Museum:
This car Museum is located at a distance of 1 km from the city center. You would be able to catch plenty of vintage cars in this museum. If you’re a car lover, this is the perfect place for you to visit.

Udaipur - Location
Udaipur is located in the southern Rajasthan. It lies on the National Highway 8 and is 270kms south of Ajmer.

Udaipur - When To Visit
The summers in Udaipur, like most cities in rajasthan are quite hot but still many insist that it is still quite tolerable. In summers the highest temperature touches 40ºC and usually throught out he year the temperature stays close to 30ºC. though winters are the perfect time to

Udaipur - History In Brief
Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur in 1599. According to a legen, once when he was out on hunting, he met a hermit who asked him to build a fort at the spot he was standing in. Maharana Udai Singh followed his advice and thus Udaipur was founded.

Your tour package to Udaipur would possibly include a tour of the City Palace. It was built in 1725 and now is a hotel and some parts of it have been turned into a museum. Jagdish temple is another place you can visit. It is dedicated to lord Vishnu and was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh in 1651.

Visit Fateh Sagar, which was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh and was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh after it was destroyed by the flooding, supposedly caused by the breaking of a dam. You can also check out the Lake Pichola, and the two palaces Jagniwas, which used to be the summer retreat for the prince of Mewar and Jagmandir.

Youc an also take a tour to the shilpgram, which is a craftbazaar that showcases the handicrafts of different states of India. Do try to visit the Bhartiya Lok kala Musum which houses paintings, dolls and masks. It is open everyday and a great place to check out the arts and crafts of Udaipur.

Udaipur - Excursions
If you are in Udaipur for a few days, then do travel to Haldighati, which is 40 kms north of the city. It is as you rightly guessed, the famous battlfield where Maharana Pratap defeated Akbar. You can also check out the historic temples of Nathdwara, Nagda, Kankroli and Eklingji, if you are willing to travel a little. A little further away from Jodhpur is Deogarh, which is 135 kms from Jodhpur. The magnificent though has now been converted into a hotel, it still is worth a visit.

Udaipur - Getting There
The closest airport is the Dabok airport, which is merely 25 kms from the City center. The railway station is at a distance of 4 kms from the City Center. It is connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. The bus terminus is 2 kms from the railway station. Udaipur is very well connected with most cities by rods. You can either take a bus to the city or hire a cab/taxi.

Udaipur - Events
During the Holi festival, the Udaipur Royal family hosts a function at the city palace, which is quite famous. It is celebrated in February/March.
The tourists can shop at Chetak circle, Clock Tower and the city market for gifts, souvenirs and local handicrafts. The Rajasthan Government Handicrafts Emporium is another place you ought to visit for rather good quality handicrafts. The stone jewelry is quite famous from Udaipur, so do check those out too.

Udaipur - Cuisine
Udaipur has lots of fine restaurants and fast food corners. One can enjoy Mughlai, Indian, Continental, Italian, Chinese and Rajasthani cuisine. Do try the delicious Rajasthani thali while you are there which many recommend should be had with a huge glass of buttermilk.