Udaipur Tourism Guide :

Visit romantic Udaipur – a gem in the valley ringed by green hills and blessed with blue water lakes. In the stark contrast to its battle scarred forts are its magnificient palaces that seem to rise out Lake Pichola.

Udaipur Introduction :

Udaipur is a beautiful city in the state of Rajasthan. The city of Lakes, Udaipur is located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan. It is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. Set on the edge of three lakes, Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities in India. It is a beautiful kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. The city is famous for its palaces, lakes, museum, temples, and gardens and much more. The city acquires its scenic beauty from the Aravallis. Three lakes- Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar make it an oasis in the desert.

Udaipur History :

Founded by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage, Udaipur was the last of the numerous Mewar capitals. Udaipur is the birth place of legendary Maharana Pratap. Maharana Pratap was obsessed with Chittaur and the past glories of the Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals. But he failed in his attempts and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India got her independence. The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness.

Udaipur Fair & Festivals :

Craft Bazaar : The Craft Bazaar also known as the Shilp Gram is situated at the distance of just 3 km from Udaipur. It is a great placeto see the art and craft of all the states of western India. The Directorate of Tourism organizes a 10-day festival from December 15 every year, which is a treatfor the visitors interested in village crafts.

Mewar Festival : The Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur festival in Udaipur and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very significant for the women of Rajasthan. This festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays. A procession of colorfully attired women carrying images of the goddess Gauri makes itsway to Lake Pichola. A procession of boats on the lake offers a fitting finale to this splendid celebration.

Udaipur Best Season :

The summers are hot and winters are cold but the temperature does not rise to extremes. The rainfall is less, around 61 cm annually. So thebest season is to visit Udaipur is in between of October to April.

How to Reach Udaipur :

By Air : Debock Airport is 24 km from the city centre; Dairy Indian Airliness flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
By Train : Udaipur is connected by rail with major cities.
By Road : A wide network of bus service link Udaipur with several Destinations. Some of the important distances are :

Agra : 630 Km
Ahemdabad : 262 Km
Jaipur : 406 Km
Jodhpur : 275 Km
MountAbu : 185 Km