UDAIPUR

Udaipur the city situated in the state of desert Rajasthan & although it is popularly known as the lake city. Possibly there is no city as romantic as Udaipur in the whole Rajasthan. The French Impressionist painters, let alone the Brothers Grimm, would have loved this place. It's not without justification that Udaipur has been called the Venice of the east, & the old city is a jumble of tangled streets.

The Mewar festival is the biggest festival celebrated in Udaipur. It is a great time to be in the town, with the women of Udaipur dressing up in their finest. It mostly be celebrated in the month of April or in the last week of the March month.

Lake Pichola : This lake was enlarged by Maharaja Udai Singh II & the lake is 4km in length & it is 3km wide. The City Palace extends a considerable distance along the east bank of the lake. North of the palace you can wonder along the lakeshore, where there are some interesting bathing & dhobi ( laundry ) ghats.

Jag Niwas Island : Jagniwas, the lake Palace island, is about 1.5 hectares in size. The place was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh II in 1754 & covers the whole island. It is one of the greatest tourist attraction & also liked by the tourists for its beautiful sceneries & memorable sunsets.

City Palace & Museums : The City Palace is the largest palace complex in the Rajasthan. The palace is surmounted by balconies, towers & cupolas & there are fine views over the lake & the city from the upper terraces.

The main part of the Palace is now preserved as a museum. It includes the Mor (Peacock) Chowk with its beautiful mosaic of peacocks, the favorite Rajasthani bird. The Manak Mahal (Ruby Mahal) has glasswork & mirror work, while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures (photography is not allowed). In the Bari Mahal, there is a pleasant central garden. The Moti Mahal has beautiful mirror work & the Chini Mahal is covered in ornamental tiles.

There's a crystal gallery at the Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel in the City Palace complex. This rare collection of Osler' crystal chairs, tables, & even beds!

Jagdish Temple : Only 150m north of the entrance to the City Palace, this fine Indo- Aryan temple was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh in 1651 & enshrines a black stone image of the Garuda in a shrine in front of the temple.

Fatheh Sagar : North of the lake Pichola, this lake is overlooked by a number of hills & is a popular hang-out for young lovers. It was originally built in 1678 by Maharaja Jai Singh. In the middle of the lake is Nehru Park, a garden island with a boat shaped cafe.

Saheliyon- ki- Bari : Saheliyon-ki-Bari, or garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. This ornamental garden, with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & delightful lotus pool.

Sajjan Gahr (Monsoon Palace) : On a distant mountain range, this neglected palace was constructed by Maharaja Sajjan Singh in the late 19th century. It is now owned by the government, the main reason to come here is to see the absolutely breathing views, particularly at sunset.

Helping Facts:

Airways : Udaipur has its own domestic airport which connects the city from all the major cities across the country.

Railways : Udaipur is having its railway station from where one can travel to any corner of India.

Roadways : Udaipur connects itself to the cities within Rajasthan & the near to the Rajasthan i.e. Delhi, Harayana, Gujarat, & Punjab.

Climate : In summer the temperature goes up to 40'C to 45'C & winters are much pleasant over ere the temperature goes down up to 12'C to 17'C.

Further Connection : Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Deogarh, Delhi, Ajmer and Mumbai.

Tour to Udaipur

» Shoppers Stop
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Samode - Ranthambhore - Agra

» Classic India
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations : New Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Samode

» Kingdom of Rajasthan
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations : New Delhi - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra

» Village called India
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohet - Narlai - Udaipur - Jaipur