Voted as the top 25 destinations in Asia,with its numerous lakes ,both natural and manmade, and the Aravalli mountain ranges as its backdrop,Udaipur is aptly called the “Venice of the East”.

This “white” city is like an oasis with its varied culture,festivals,lakes,palaces and forts ,against the stark arid region of Rajasthan.
The reflection of the exquisite palaces falling in the lake Pichola like shining mirrors, all add a romantic element to the city.

Location:

Udaipur is located in the North Western corner of India and part of state of Rajasthan.

Dabok Airport is 24 km. from Udaipur city. Linked by daily Air Service from New Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad and Mumbai.
For further details visit :

(Indian Airlines Official Website)

By Train : Udaipur is connected to and from Chittrogarh, Ajmer, Jaipur and Delhi.
For further details visit :

(Indian Railways Official Website)

By Road : A wide network of bus services link Udaipur from various destinations like Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur ,Chittrogarh, Indore, Kota, Mount Abu and Mumbai.
For further details visit :

  (Rajasthan State Transport Official Website)

Udaipur on Google Maps:

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Video on Indian women dancing in Udaipur fort:

Video showing the forts of Udaipur:

View from lake Pichola:

Best time to visit:

It would be in the monsoons from June to September when the lakes are full and also the winters when its cold and pleasant which is till February.

Resorts and Hotels:

The Top-Rated Hotels are,
Mewar Haveli
Taj Lake Palace
The Oberoi Udaivilas
Devra Udaipur
The Tiger
Trident Hilton Udaipur

Things to see:

Some of the famous Forts & Monuments are,
City Palace
Fateh Prakash Palace
Jag Mandir
Crystal Gallery
Durbar Hall
Lake Palace
Bagore-Ki-Haveli Dharohar
Maharana Pratap Memorial

There are numerous Museums like,
City Museum
Shilpgram
Ahar
Vintage & Classic Car Collection

Rightfully known as “The city of Lakes”Udaipur has the following lakes:
Lake Pichola
Fateh Sagar Lake
Parks
Sahelion Ki Bari
Maharana Pratap Memorial

Lakes Near Udaipur:
Jaisamand
Rajsamand Lake

Two main Temples worth referring are :
Eklinji
Shree Nathdwaara

Wild Life:
Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary.

Things worth shopping:
Folk toys, colourful tie-dye sarees and clothes, turbans, hand painted fabrics, silver Jewellery, wall hangings and miniature paintings in Rajput Style are the favourite buys.

Kind of Food:
All kinds of cuisine ranging from North indian to south indian to Continental is available.Fast food is availale freely ut one must try out the local Rajasthani cuisine which is a gastronomical delight.

 

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