An Insight on the city of Udaipur. The places that one can visit, attractions in & around Udaipur, the best time to travel there and much more.

1. An Introduction
Also known as "City of lakes" & “Venice of the East”, Udaipur has come up as one of
the most visited tourist destination of India. The city, which is situated in the state of
Rajasthan, has a rich cultural heritage behind it. Apart from its rich
history, culture, and scenic locations, Udaipur also has five major lakes, which also
makes it a romantic getaway. Experiencing Udaipur is all about reliving royalty and
appreciating the city's man-made beauty.

2. Places of Interest
City Palace
Lake Palace
Jagdish Temple
Fateh Sagar Lake
Lake Pichola

3. City Palace
City Palace was built by the Maharana Udai Singh. It is located on the east
bank of the Lake Pichola and has several palaces built within its complex.
The palace is built in a flamboyant style and is considered the largest of its
type in Rajasthan. It is built on a hill top that gives a panoramic view of the
city and its surrounding.

4. Lake Palace
Lake Palace was formerly known as Jag Niwas & was built by Maharana
Jagat Singh II. The palace has now been converted into a luxury hotel, but
it still manages to attract the maximum tourist inflow, mainly due to its
prime location.

5. Jagdish Temple
The Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple which was built by Maharana
Jagat Singh 1st. The temple is a great example of architecture and art.

6. Fateh Sagar Lake
Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake that was constructed by Maharana in
north of Lake Pichola. It is one of the four lakes of the Udaipur city; the
other three lakes are: the Lake, Udai Sagar Lake and Dhebar Lake or
Jaisamand Lake.

7. Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola is an artificial fresh water lake named after the nearby Picholi
village. The lake is primarily famous for the four islands it houses. Jag
Niwas, where Lake Palace is built, Jag Mandir, with the palace of the same
name, Mohan Mandir, from where the king would watch the annual Gangaur
festival celebration & Arsi Vilas, a small island which was an ammunition
depot, but also a small palace.

8. Places Around Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Spread across 578 km², this sanctuary is
home to a very large variety of wildlife, some of which are highly endangered
species.
Chittorgarh: Located 112 km from Udaipur, Chittorgarh is most renowned for
the Chittorgarh Fort that is built on hill top.
Ranakpur – It is a village that is home to one
of the most
important Jain temples across India.

9. Shopping
Udaipur is well known for handicrafts, such
as paintings, marble articles, silver arts and
terracotta.

10. Best Time to Visit
Udaipur's autumn / winter climate is the most appealing time to visit. Tourists
can come anytime between mid-September to late March or early April. Even
in January the days are bright, sunny and warm.

11. Contact Us
To Plan a Tour
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