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Udaipur
is one of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan and better known
as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the
placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city. It was founded in
1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II.
The Lake Palace is certainly
the best late example of this unique cultural explosion, but Udaipur is
full of palaces, temples and havelis ranging from the modest to the
extravagant. It's also proud of its heritage as a centre for the
performing arts, painting and crafts. Udaipur is in the central part of
the fascinating region of Mewar. The kingdom of Mewar, with which many
legends of bravery are associated, was considered the most respectable
of all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan.
Udaipur is a part
of royal Indian state of Rajasthan, extending from latitude 27°42'
in the North to longitude 75°33' in the North. It is well connected
through air, rail, and road to other important cities of India like
Jaipur, Delhi, and Mumbai. The
foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it.
According to it, Maharana Udai Singh the founder was hunting one day
when he met a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking the lake
pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a
palace at this favourably located spot with a fertile valley watered by
the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and on the advise of the
hermit he founded the city in 1568 A.D. ClimateThe
climate of Udaipur is tropical with the mercury staying between a
maximum of 38.3°C and a minimum of 28.8°C during summers.
Winters are a little cold with the maximum temperature rising to 28.8°C
and the minimum dipping to 11.6°C. The annual total rainfall is 61
cm. Attractions
- City Palace
The imposing City Palace, towering over
the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The palace is
surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas and there are fine views
over the lake and the city from the upper terraces. The palace
stands along the shores of Pichola. Lake Palace Founded in 1568 by
Maharana Udai Singh, the Lake city of Udaipur is often referred as
the 'Venice of the East'. Studded with extravagant palaces, hilltop
fortresses, awe-inspiring temples and romantic gardens filled with
blossoming trees, this 'City of Dreams' is, not surprisingly, a
favourite with travellers, both Indian and Foreign. A fantasy island
palace shimmering on mirror-calm Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace is
one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
- Shaelion- Ki- Bari
Saheliyon ki Bari, or Garden of
the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. This small
ornamental garden, with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants and
delightful lotus pool. This garden is laid with extensive lawns,
fountains and shady walking lanes. There are four pools and
fountains with elephant trunks for spouts.
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
This is a museum of folk
arts which has rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets,
masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. World famous
puppeteers put shows here on request in advance.
- Jagdish Temple
Dedicated to Vishnu, this temple was
built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh.
How to reach
- Air
Indian Airlines Daily connects Udaipur from
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. Dabok airport is 21km away from
the city.
- Train
Udaipur is connected by major road link between
Mumbai and Delhi. The Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya
Pradesh road transport corporation operate buses to Udaipur from
various region.
- Road
Udaipur is on the western railway network. The
railway station is about 4 km from the city center. Udaipur is
directly connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Shekhawati and
Jodhpur.
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