Major Attractions You Can Visit in Udaipur

If you are planning to travel to your favorite Indian urban destinations based on its culture, cuisine, lakes, shopping and scenic beauty, Udaipur is undoubtedly a city that has all these characteristics in itself. . Perhaps you would know that Udaipur is the third best city in the world to visit. According to a survey, Udaipur, also known as 'City of Lakes' and 'Venice of the East', is placed third after two Mexican cities - San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.

Udaipur is an extremely beautiful tourist destination and is known for its history, culture, scenic spots and Rajput-era palaces. It is popularly known as the City of Lakes due to its sophisticated lake system. There are seven lakes around the city. A trip to Udaipur is one of his most preferred destination for world touring amateurs, and that is why it was named as the number 1 city in Asia in 2018.

It has been the historical capital of the state of Mewar in the erstwhile Rajputana Agency. It was founded by Uday Singh II of the Sisodia dynasty of Rajput in 1558, when he shifted his capital from Chittorgarh to Udaipur, when Akbar surrounded Chittorgarh. It remained as the capital city till 1818 and after that when India gained independence in 1947, Mewar province became part of Rajasthan.

Geographical situation

The city of Udaipur is located in the state of Rajasthan in the northern part of India. The city of this lakes would have merged into the Thar Desert if the Aravalli Range did not separate them. Udaipur is located at the southern end of the Aravalli range. The Aravalli range is an important relief facility for Udaipur and is often considered as a boundary, separating the Thar Desert from the plains and plateaus of eastern Rajasthan. The city is located to the southwest of Jaipur near the Gujarat border.

Udaipur is located at a distance of about 663 km from Delhi, 637 km from Agra, 620 km from Gwalior, 797 from Mumbai and 405 km from Jaipur. Udaipur is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and other cities of the country by air, rail and road.

How to reach

By Air

Udaipur Airport, Maharana Pratap Airport is located near Dabok, 22 kilometers from Udaipur city. Several domestic airlines connect the city to all major cities of India including Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. Regular air services are available from Delhi and Mumbai.

Udaipur railway station is located at a comfortable distance from Udaipur city. The Rajasthan railway connects Udaipur station well with other cities of Rajasthan as well as India. There are frequent trains that connect Udaipur to Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. One can also visit this beautiful city by the magnificent Palace on Wheels.

By Road

Udaipur is well connected to major cities of India by road. The excellent road network allows people to enjoy a relaxed commute to and from Udaipur. This mode of transport is quite easy and economical. There are regular bus services from Udaipur Bus Stand, which connects Udaipur to nearby cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Indore, Kota, Ajmer, Ahmedabad and Mount Abu. You can also take a taxi and car to reach Udaipur by road.

UDAIPUR CITY PALACE

The City Palace towers over Lake Pichola. The balconies, cupolas, and towers of the palace give a wonderful view of the lake and the surrounding city. This complex actually consists of four major and several minor palaces that collectively form the magnificent City Palace. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum displaying artifacts.

LAKE PALACE

Now a hotel but was originally called Jagniwas and served as a summer palace. Built between 1743 and 1746 on the island near Jagmandir in Lake Pichola, the palace, which faces east, is a wondrous sight to behold. The walls made of black and white marbles are adorned with semi-precious stones and ornamented niches. Gardens, fountains, pillared terraces, and columns line its courtyards.

JAG MANDIR

Jagmandir is a palace built on an island on the Lake Pichola. Also called the ‘Lake Garden Palace’, the construction for this began in 1620 and was completed around 1652. The royal family used the palace as its summer resort and for hosting parties. Interestingly, Prince Khurram - later Emperor Shah Jahan - was given shelter here when he rebelled against his father Emperor Jahangir. The Palace had such an impact on Emperor Shah Jahan that it went on to become the inspiration for one of the most magnificent Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal.