City of Lakes is a city, a Municipal Corporation and the administrative headquarters of, the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar in Rajputana Agency. Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. Udaipur, formally known as the city of lakes and Venice of East. An exotic city offering various tourist activities. Udaipur LakeCity offers five gorgeous lakes, beautiful green gardens, fantabulous fountains, awe inspiring palaces & forts, stunning Aravalli mountain range and old mansions converted heritage hotels. There are so many multi-cuisine Restaurants in Udaipur.
Places to Explore in Udaipur : LAKES
Pichhola Lake
FatehSagar Lake
Rajsamand Lake
Jaisamand Lake
The city of Lakes “Udaipur” is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in the poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defies imagination. It has always been a lovely place for Film Shoots, Royal Events and even Corporate Parties. Come to Udaipur and you'll fall in love with it.
Places to Explore in Udaipur: FORTS & PALACES
Jag Mandir
City Palace
SajjanGarh Palace
When it comes to Rajasthan, the picture of majestic forts and palaces comes in one's mind. And what better place to visit these architectural splendours than Udaipur. As Udaipur talk of its beautiful Lake Pichola, its palaces which are made on its embankments clearly steal the show. Udaipur has numerous palaces established in its vicinity, which define the true luxury and royal nature of the centuries-old Mewar culture. Blessed with architectural sheen and overlooking the mesmerizing Pichola lake, some of these places are termed amongst the most romantic ones in the world.
Speaking of the forts in Udaipur, these marvellous wonders are the reminders of the city's glorious past. These forts brilliantly served the royalty of Mewar in the past and till now they stand strong as the pride of the city. Prominent forts and palaces in Udaipur that are highly worthy of a visit are Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, City Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace and Shiv Niwas Palace.
Places to Explore in Udaipur : TEMPLES & GARDENS
Ekling Ji
Gulab Bagh
Karni Mata Temple
Nehru Island Garden
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Places to Explore in Udaipur: MONUMENTS & HAVELIS
Bagore Ki Haveli
Maharana Pratap Memorial
Places to Explore in Udaipur: MUSEUMS
Bhartiya Lok-Kala Mandal
Ahar Museum
City Palace Museum
Shilpgram Museum
Vintage Car Museum
Udaipur is the capital of Mewar, the only Hindu Rajput kingdom that stubbornly held on to its independence in the face of Muslim invasion and British ambition. The current ruler is the seventy-sixth in the unbroken line of Mewar kings, which makes them one of the oldest surviving ruling dynasties in the world.
Set amidst the Aravalli Hills, Udaipur is a charming city of lakes and palaces. It is a good base from which to explore the nearby countryside. It is also a major centre of art, renowned for the beauty of the Mewar school of miniature painting.
Take a look at the tour menu on the right. It has several options, including short tours within the city, as well as excursions outside. If there's something you'd like to do other than this, just write to us and we'll do our best to make it happen.
Martin Wynn
