Udaipur Travel

The city is located in the rugged terrain of the Aravalli hills, this booming city echoes the temperament of a ancient era. Udaipur a romantic city was the capital of Mewar and have some beautiful lakes at its disposal. A cruise in these lakes can send the tourists into paroxysms of rhapsody. The city was the ruled by Sisodia Dynasty for about 1200 years and was established by Maharaja Udai Singh in 1567 AD. The city can be accessed through the Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate the main entrance to the city.
Certainly, Udaipur is a paradise in the desert, whose epic of great courage and tales of great romance still echoes in many colors in the entire city.
In Udaipur the focus of attraction oscillates around the shimmering blue water lakes and the palaces built with rare artistic finesse. The best time to visit the city is in October till April

Main Attractions of Udaipur City
Palaces in Udaipur
The splendid white royal palace eminent as the City Palace erects majestically on the bank of Lake Pichola. It is a major fascination for its visitors. Lake Palace, the former residence of the royal family of Udaipur has now been transfigured into a marvelous hotel. The main attractions in the Palace MorChowk, the Manak or Ruby Mahal ,Vilas with a remarkable collection of miniatures. Other attractions are Bari Mahal, Moti Mahal ,Chini Mahal and Zenana Mahal.

Lakes
The most renowned lakes in Udaipur - Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar make the city an oasis in the desert. Udaipur fetches most of its splendor from these enchanting blue lakes. Lake Pichola is girdled by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and also has 2 palaces perched on an island- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, which makes Udaipur a desired tourist destination.

Pratap Memorial
Situated atop Modi Magri is a bronze statue of a courageous hero, Maharana Pratap on a horse's back. Other places of attractions are Sajjan Garh, Gulab Bagh, Dudh Talai Park and the Sunset point.

Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
The museum is enriched with tribal arts, an opulent variety of royal dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, musical instruments and many paintings of royal people. World famous puppeteers on request organize many shows for the tourist.

Jagdish Temple
The temple is sanctified to Lord Vishnu was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh. Lots of pilgrims visit the shrine to pay their homage to the lord.

Sahelion-ki-bari
The garden is consists of vast, green lawns, fountains and huge trees providing with shady walking lanes. There are 4 pools with delicate lattice and fountains with elephant trunks for spouts. The garden emerges as a diverse and exquisite in its ambiance.

Excursions from the Udaipur City
Nathdwara is located at a distance of 48 km and is famous for Vaishnava temples dedicated to Lord Krishna or Nathji. Foreigners are not allowed in the temple and photography is prohibited. Haldighati- 40 km, it is famous for that took place in 1576 AD between of Maharana Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar. Kumbhal Fort is a 15th century fort situated on the Aravallis ranges is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh Fort. Another attraction is the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary that treasures many wildlife species.

Other Attractions
The Mewar Festival- (11-12th April)
During the festival the images of Isar and Gangaur are richly dressed and taken out in procession to words the Lake Pichhola. Rajasthani culture is portrayed through folk songs, dances and other cultural events at the Mewar Festival.

The Palace on Wheels: The royal cruise through this fairy tale ride is just unbelievable. In its 8 days package tour this royal train also covers Udaipur City.

Shopping
The shops in Udaipur have plenty in its stores. The delicate toys, brightly colored cloths, hand printed textiles, batiks, and tie / dye sarees are easily accessible at the Hathipole, Chetak Circle, Clock Tower, Palace Road and Bapu Bazaar. The Rajasthan Government also has its own Handicraft emporium and is famous for their reasonable pricing.

Mode of Transport
Air: Dabok Airport is 21km. is the nearest airport. It is well connected with domestic flights to all the major cities of India. Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad and Mumbai.

Rail: Trains from Mumbai via Ahmedabad, Delhi Chittorgarh connects Udaipur. Royals luxurious train the Palace on Wheel also include Udaipur in its itenary.

Road: Deluxe and semi deluxe buses are operated by Rajasthan Roadways from Jaipur- Delhi, Ahmedabad to Udaipur. The highways are well maintained and it takes around 8-9 hr. from Jaipur. Taxis can also be hired from Jaipur and Ahmedabad for Udaipur City.