Description

Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', Udaipur is called the city of lakes. Udaipur is located around azure water lakes fringed by lush green hills of Aravallis. Udaipur was the new capital of Mewar Kingdom founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1553. Udaipur allured world tourists because of its stunning location and architectural excellence, rich cultural heritage and intriguing history.

How To Reach

Distance: The nearest airport in Udaipur is the Maharana Pratap Airport, which is situated about 20km away from the city center. It is well connected by air to all major cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Udaipur is well connected with Kolkata by rail.
Time: 5hr from Jodhpur to Udaipur by car.

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the best time to soak in the royal beauty of Udaipur.

Hotel Range

2500/- to 10000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.
There are other premium and luxurious heritage hotels of higher rates.

Tips

The must-visit places are City Palace of Udaipur that towers over the Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, jag Mandir, Monsoon Palace, Ahar Museum, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon ki Bari, Gulabh Bagh and Zoo, Sukhadia Circle, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Bagore Ki Haveli, Shilpgram, Haldighati, Jaisamand Lake, Doodh Talai Lake, Vintage Car Collection, and The Crystal Gallery etc.
Take a day's excursion to Kumbalgarh. Kumbhalgarh is a quaint, and a stunning Mewar fortress town, located roughly 85km from Udaipur. Surrounded by opulent Aravalli hills, this scenic place is not only famous for the hill fort, but also the century-old temples, dense wildlife sanctuaries etc. Kumbalgarh Festival, a three-day festival from 1 Dec to 3 Dec, is a necessary show to attend for ardent patrons of art, music and dance.
Go for bicycling through the lanes of Udaipur and rafting in the Gomati River. Do not miss the exciting ropeway ride in Udaipur. If you are lucky, you can watch the Dharodar Dance show in Udaipur.