Udaipur Tour

Udaipur Tour is an ethereal beauty. Known as the “City of Lakes” it is a frequently-visited tourist destination in the North Indian State of Rajasthan. Surrounded by the ancient Aravalli Mountains and beautiful lakes, also the reason of its nickname, the historic town was one of the last royal provinces of Rajasthan. Also called ‘The City of Dawn’, Udaipur seems to be among the most beautiful places on Earth, hence making its name among the top romantic places in the world. Udaipur tours present enchanting marble palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes, glittering lakes which make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage.

The capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is among the must-visit places in India and not just Rajasthan. The royal kingdom reverberates with many legends of bravery with the most respectable of all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan. Till date the tales are narrated of the Rulers of Mewar who displayed their bravery & courage while protecting their motherland from invaders. In addition of Udaipur's beauty, its even remarkable past spellbinds visitors.

The places to visit Udaipur include the royal palaces, temples, gardens, the bylanes, etc. The City Palace, the fascinating white-marble beauty is a must visit beauty. It houses 11 magnificent palaces from various periods. The museum has many antiques, paintings and memorabilia. The Jagdish Temple, Bagore ki Haveli, Saheliyon ki Bari, Royal Vintage Car Museum, etc. are unmissable tourist attractions in Udaipur. The Lake City Palace right in the middle of the Pichola Lake is a beauty unlike another which has immortalized by movies, paintings, books, etc. On a scenic boat ride on Lake Pichola, come across the picture-perfect palace. Besides the popular sight, a tour of the bylanes of Udaipur must certainly be included in your itinerary. In these nooks and corners find shops that deal with handicrafts, locally-crafted. Make the evenings with fun performances of local dances as well as puppetry. The vibrant puppets brought to life is an amazing experience. Horse-rides and buggy rides to the local villages is equally splendid addition to your vacation.

Sightseeing Places in Udaipur
Lake Palace
Lake Palace is a superfluity 5 star hotel having 83 suits and rooms highlighting the walls of white marble. Located on the island of Jag Niwas, this refurbished heritage was earlier known as Jag Niwas that was luxury palace of Maharana Jagat Singh II. 4 acres are traversed by the natural foundation of this Palace located in Lake Pichola. A speed boat is operated by the hotel for the transport convenience of guests.

City Palace
A perfect example of the grandeur enjoyed by the Mewar rulers eras ago is City Palace of Udaipur and it still has appearance that is just magnificent. Located on Lake Pichola’s eastern banks, City Palace boosts the splendid fusion of European, Rajasthani, Mughal and Chinese architecture that makes it one of the most appealing factors of Udaipur. Lush green Aravali Mountains encircle the complex of City Palace that provides it a dazzling background and the monuments such as Neemach Mata temple, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace housed in it makes this palace the most appealing destination for the tourists.

Fateh Sagar Lake
After Jaisamand lake, the second artificial lake of Udaipur is Fateh Sagar Lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar and Udaipur. The lake is constructed in 1680’s to Lake Pichola’s north and North West of Udaipur. With three channels for intake and one channel for overflow, Fateh Sagar Lake is very well organized. Usually, in the rainy season, the overflow channel is brought into play. Area of about 1 sq. km. is covered by the lake in the monsoons. Three small islands embroider Fateh Sager Lake that could be accessed while enjoying boating in the lake. Nehru Park is the lake’s largest island that is developed into a park. A small zoo and boat-shaped restaurant are also embraced in this garden. For most of the travelers, this island serves as the famous spot for picnic.

Lake Pichola
Situated in the city of Udaipur, Lake Pichola is an artificial lake of fresh water named after the Picholi village. Within Lake Pichola are located two island known as Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas and to offer the enthralling views of lake, several palaces have been developed on these islands. Lake Pichola is also counted among the vital identity of the city of Udaipur. One must not miss the boat ride that starts from City Palace’s Rameshwar Ghat on Lake Pichola to get the memorable traveling experience. Two more popular islands are also there on Lake pichola: One is Arsi villas, built by Udaipur’s Maharanas which is a small palace and was formerly an ammo depot. This island also serves as a century for variety of birds such as coots, ducks, terns, ducks, kingfishers, cormorants, egrets etc. Another one is Mohan mandir from where the annual celebration of Gangaur festival was enjoyed by the king.

Sahelion ki Bari
One of the very famous tourist space and a major garden in Udaipur is Saheliyon-ki-bari. Buit by Rana Sangram Singh, Saheliyon ki bari lies in city’s northern part. Garden of the Maidens is the meaning of the word Saheliyon ki bari and one can enjoy the of marble elephants, pool of lotuses, beautifully carved kiosks and number of fountains in this place. Any observer could be mesmerized by the breath taking view of garden’s splendid architecture. The loving ambience of this bravura garden is enhanced further by the pavilions of marble, flowerbeds and lush green lawns. It is believed that this garden was built by Maharana Sangram Singh and he has offered it to his wife as a gift. The first thing that the tourists can enjoy in this beautiful place is a leisurely stroll through the garden while getting the glimpse of wonderful fountains and sculptures, each having a unique quality that provides pleasurable experience.

Sajjangarh Palace
A hilltop luxurious residence in Udaipur city is Sajjangarh Palace that is also popular as Monsoon palace. It is believed that to get the view of his inherited home in Chittorgarh, this palace was built by Maharana at the hilltop. A panoramic view of city’s palaces, lakes as well as the surrounding countryside is offered by the palace. To get the view of the mountain clouds, this palace has been built by Maharana and this is the reason why the palace is also popular as Monsoon Palace. In the evening, beautiful look of sunset could be enjoyed from the palace. At present, Government of Rajasthan’s forest department has the control of Sajjangarh Palace that was formerly owned by the royal family of Mewar. A golden orange glow is reflected by the palace in the evening after lights are illuminated. The beautiful look is enough to mesmerize anyone and fill his senses.

How to Reach Udaipur
By Air: The airport in Udaipur is named as Dabok airport, which is also known as Maharana Pratap Airport. Indian Airlines flights daily connects Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. There are daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur on Jet Airways, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines.

By Train:
Udaipur City has direct trains on the broad gauge network to most of the major cities in Rajasthan and the rest of India such as Jaipur, Kota, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Indore, Bhopal, and Gwalior.

By Road: Udaipur city is well connected by National Highway, so it’s quite easy to travel by road and explore the city. One can either drive from Jaipur, Kota, Surat or take Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation Bus services from Bikaner House.