Udaipur Travel Guide

About Udaipur :

Udaipur is known as the lake city and it was the former capital of Mewar dynasty. The city is known by its lakeside palaces. It is a small city. In 1559 Maharana Udai Singh of Sisodia dynasty made Udaipur as his capital. The independent, free minded rulers of Mewar have shown courage against the British during the colonial era. During the accession of princely states after independence, even Udaipur merged into the Government of India and became a part of Rajasthan. Today, the descendants of the royal family own the Lake Palace of Udaipur and the Jagmandir island.

Udaipur is a gorgeous city of shimmering lakes, resting beside the ridges of the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. The majestic mountains, picturesque lakes, amazing monuments and breathtaking gardens make this city a renowned holiday destinations for tourists from across the globe. Also regarded as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Udaipur has been called the ' Venice of the East' . Its beauty has also made it the chosen location for the setting of numerous movies, including Darjeeling Limited and the James Bond flick ' Octopussy. Like the rest of Rajasthan, Udaipur is sprinkled with dazzling colours and you can see these colours in the people' s clothing, the lively markets and the numerous fairs and festivals. The town is known for its jewellery, fabrics, handicrafts, wooden toys, miniature paintings and antique objects. The main tourist attractions of the city include the City Palace, Lake Palace, Monsoon Palace, Lake Pichola and more. Because of the large number of tourists and visitors, Udaipur is has some of the county' s (and world's) most prominent hotels and resorts. Though there are a variety of eateries catering to the international tourists.