The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight. Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar-a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheatre of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D. Overlooking the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichhola stands the splendid City Palace-a marvel in granite and marble. Of the original eleven gates of the Udaipur City, only five remain. The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate on the eastern side is the main entrance to the city. Exquisite lake palaces of Udaipur shimmering like jewels on Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendor. Several places of interest around Udaipur, including the majestic, Chittaurgarh, the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur, Eklingji and Nathdwara and the cool retreat of Mt. Abu, make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one.
General Information
| STD Code | 0294 |
| Population: | 26,32,210 (2001) |
| Area: | 17,279 sq. km approx |
| Altitude: | 577 m (above sea level) |
| Temperature: | Summer Average Max 38.3°C, Average Min. 28.8°C Winter Average Max. 28.3°C Average Min 11.6°C |
| Rainfall: | 62 cm |
| Season: | September to March |
| Clothing: | light tropical Winter : light woolen Winter - Woolen |
| Languages: | Hindi, Rajasthani & English |
About Udaipur
| The beauteous Udaipur, 'the city of lakes', is a much sought after tourist destination of Rajasthan.Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II, on the advise of a god man, laid the foundation stone of this picturesque locale, circa 1559.
Situated on the banks of the lovely Lake Pichola and the lake of Fatehsagar, in Southern Rajasthan, the Eden like Udaipur, cocooned by the Aravalli Hills, is a dotted with numerous beautiful palaces, domes, shrines among other top tourist attractions. This top notch tourist hotspot is strategically connected by roadways, railways and airways. The Dabok airport is located at close quarters from the marvelous Udaipur. Flights of the Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate on a regular basis. Besides, you can also board buses of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, that will take you to Udaipur. If you choose to travel by train, you can take your pick from the Chetak Express, the Lake City Express and Ahmedabad Express. |
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Udaipur, laced with a glorious history is a backpacker's paradise. The history buffs can make a beeline for the splendid City Palace, a comely site on Lake Pichola. The latter itself is a wondrous spectacle to behold.
The Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sajjangarh, Gulab Bagh, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki Bari, Shilpgram, Ahar, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Fateh Sagar, Eklingji, Nagada, Jaisamand Lake, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranakpur, Jagat are some of the other star attractions of this place.
Good news for all those adventure freaks! The serene Udaipur also offers rides on horses and trekking facilities. You can rejuvenate those frazzled nerves with a relaxing herbal massage at the Ayurvedic Body Shop. Joyous celebrations are a way of life for the inhabitants of Rajasthan and Udaipur is no exception. It throbs with nervous energy during the colorful Gangaur, Mewar and Teej festivals. A shopper's haven that Udaipur, there is a lot in store for tourists. You can make a dash for beautiful textiles, adorable playthings, eye catching accessories. On a tour of Udaipur, pichwais or tapestries, is a must buy. The government fuelled Rajasthan Emporium is your one stop shop for the above mentioned collector's items. Besides, you can also drop in at the Lake Palace Road and Chetak Circle, among others. Accommodation facilities are aplenty in Udaipur. You can put up at luxurious five star hotels, heritage lodgings and a plethora of other lovely hotels that dot Udaipur. |
