Udaipur, the lake city of Rajasthan is the second most popular tourist destination after Jaipur. It is the so called capital of the Mewar region. Splendid lake palaces, forts, ornate temples and huge lakes are the main attractions of the city. These man-made lakes are huge and a source of water for the city dwellers. But it is the picturesque beauty of these lakes that captivates every onlooker. Visitors to Udaipur wish to be close to them all the time. Udaipur is well connected with the rest of the country and can be easily reached by road or railways. Dabok Airport, 20 kilometers from the city connects it to the rest of the country through airways. It is about 400 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
There are five major lakes in the cityviz. Lake Pichola, FatehSagar Lake,UdaiSagar Lake, Rajasmand Lakes and Jaisamand Lake. There are a few smaller ones as well likeBadika Talab, DoodhTalai, Kumharia Talab etc. The Lake Palace of Udaipur was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1746 in the middle of the Lake Pichola. It combines the architectural styles of the Hindus and Mughals, presenting a marvelous sight for the observer. It is one of the main attractions of the city especially for a romantic getaway. Another popular site is the City Palace complex built by Maharana Udai Singh in the year 1559.
These lakes make a large part of Udaipur tourism. You may simply enjoy view of one of the lakes from your hotel room, take a boat ride across anotheror dine at one of the multi cuisine restaurantsin its vicinity. Many hotels have been built around these lakes. You can find both luxurious ones and budget hotels as per your preferences. They are not only close to the lake but also provide scenic views of the watercourses, the Aravali hills or the beautiful temples in the city. The hospitality of best lake view hotel Udaipur concentrates on providing luxury and comfort to the visitors. You can find cozy accommodation, clean and calm interiors, beautiful swimming pool and polite staff. The hotels also have restaurants where you can enjoy authentic Rajasthani food served with the popular urging hospitality of Rajasthan.
Udaipur is also well known among pilgrims due to its proximity to Nathdwara. It is famous because of the revered shrine of Shrinathji. It is an important pilgrimage site for the followers of Lord Krishna, the Vaishnavites. Nathdwara is a small town that is mostly visited by these pilgrims. It is almost one and a half hour away from Udaipur. Nathdwara is teeming with followers during festivals like Holi, Janmashtami and Annakuta. People visit the shrine to experience spiritual delight especially during 'aarti' and 'sringaar' when the idol of Shrinathji is dressed up as per the occasion and time of the day.
Followers crowd the temple to get a glimpse of their Lord adorned with intricately embroidered cloth and precious jewels. The poojas and aartis are performed at fixed timings during the day. To be able to enjoy these little festivities in the temple, it is convenient to take up accommodation near the temple. Many hotels near Shrinathji temple provide comfortable amenities and proximity to the shrine.
When you make your mind to visit Udaipur, do keep in mind the best seasons to visit the place. Bookings at hotels of your choice ought to be done well in advance to avoid disappointments. You may avail pick up and drop facility provided by the hotel. These hotels are an intrinsic part of the Udaipur tourism and make your trip even more memorable.
Martin Wynn
