The city of Udaipur is located in the Aravalli ranges of the royal state of Rajasthan and is also known as the jewel of Mewar. Also known as the City of Dawn, Udaipur is surrounded by ancient mountains and set on the edge of three lakes. It is a beautiful old city with narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples meandering through it. It is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur.

Udaipur was founded in 1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh. It then replaced Chittor as the capital of the Sisodia dynasty, when according to legend, the Maharana went out hunting one day and met a holy man who blessed him and told him to built a palace at that very spot, as it would be well protected. Today, Udaipur is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India and an integral part of any itinerary for Rajasthan.

The City Palace stretches along the banks of Lake Pichola. The entry to the palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate followed by the Bari Pol or the Big gate, which brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate. According to custom, under this gate, the Mewar kings were weighed against gold and silver, which was then distributed amongst the poor. Balconies, cupolas and towers surmount the palace to give a wonderful view of the lake. Suraj Gokhada or the balcony of the sun was the Maharaja's place of choice from which to grant public audience. The Mor Chawk is the peacock square and gains its name from the vivid blue-green mosaic in glass of a peacock that decorates its walls. The older portions of the palace are now preserved as a museum, on display is a large and diverse array of artefacts.

The Fateh Prakash Palace lies on the eastern shore of Lake Pichola, in an exclusive part of the City Palace Complex, it has now been covereted into a heritage hotel and with some restoration its guardians have recreated the historic splendour of the past with its opulent Durbar Hall and Crystal Gallery.

Jagmindir Island Palace Take a ferry around Lake Pichola and stopover at the Jagminder Island Palace, the third palace on the edge of Lake Pichola. The palace is named after the Lord Jagdish temple it houses and is living proof that the Rajput rulers had an excellent feel for location, the view of the undulating valley, surrounding hills and sparkling waters is a must-see, infact to make your trip worth while enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the palace courtyard which also houses a restaurant and enjoy the splendid scenery while you are here.

The Lake Palace emerges like a mirage straight out of Lake Pichola, built on the 1.5 hectare Jag Niwas Island it is world famous for its stunning location. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and has now been converted in to a five star palace hotel.

Sajjangarh Fort Originally built for the purpose of astronomical study, the Sajjangarh Fort was later converted into kind of a personal luxury resort. Built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the 18th century, situated on the outskirts of Udaipur, Sajjangarh Fort gives excellent panoramic view of the countryside. This fort is famous for the heavenly panoramic landscapes that are visible from here.

Fateh Sagar Lake occupies a place of pride in the landscape of Udaipur. It is a man made lake. It was constructed by Raja Jai Singh in the year 1678 and because of some heavy damage due to incessant rains, it had to be reconstructed by Raja Fateh Singh after whom the lake is named presently. You can enjoy a boat cruise on the sparkling Fateh Sagar Lake that overlooks the green pictorial landscapes. The Nehru Park, situated on the banks of Fateh Sagar is all set to provide you with delicacies that you'll relish. It is an exotic restaurant shaped like a boat located near the lake.

Rana Pratap Museum In this city palace museum you will get an unmatched collection of various heritage items and also a turban of emperor Shah Jahan. The turban embodies the friendship between Shah Jahan and the then Maharana Khazan Singh. The Pratap Museum treasures the armoury of the gallant Maharana Pratap and also the drums and bugles of Rana Sanga. The entrance door of the museum is known as Ganesh Deori. 'Ganesh Deori' means 'doors of ganesh'. The museum has helped to preserve the intricate Rajasthan art works so that the rich past of Rajasthan could be connected with the present.

Saheliyon Ki Bari Exclusively designed and built as a park for fun and frolic, Saheliyon ki Bari served as a place of entertainment for the ladies of the household. Later a pavilion of 'rain fountains' within the Saheliyon ki Bari was also built. The idea was to make it look as if the rain was dancing along with dancing maids. You cannot help but appreciate intricately carved marble pavilions. The majestic grandeur is very much evident as you walk along marble pathways accompanied by life size marble sculptures of elephants and lions through which water goes into the pools. Legend has it that this place was built for the 48 girls that were to be sent with the queen as part of dowry.

How To Get There??
Air : The airport at Udaipur links it with other major cities of India like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, and Mumbai.
Rail :The railway network connects Udaipur with Delhi, Chittor, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur.
Road :Udaipur can be easily reached by road as well.