[ Edit ] Overview

Udaipur is a city in the state of Rajasthan built on 3 lakes-Lake Pachola, Fateh Sagar and Umaid Sagar. Founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh it became the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar after the fall of Chittorgarh, the ancient capital of Mewar, in 1567.

Udaipur is a city of palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and havelis. It is also  a centre for painting, arts and crafts. In the past the city was aptly called the ‘Venice of the east’ or ‘city of lakes’. Today even though most of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels or museums the city still holds much of the charm it did several centuries ago.

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[ Edit ] History

According to legend, Maharana Udai Singh II found the site of his new capital some years before the the final sacking of Chittorgarh Fort by Emperor Akbar's army.  He apparently came across across a holy man meditating on a hill near Lake Pichola who advised him to build his capital at that very spot. Following the loss of Chittor, Maharana Udai Singh began the construction of the city that came to be known as Udaipur. Surrounded by the Aravali mountain range on all sides, and with dense forests and several lakes, Udaipur was certainly more secure than the earlier capital of the Rajputs.

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[ Edit ] State

Rajasthan, India

[ Edit ] Location

Around 660 km southwest of Delhi, around 275 km for Ajmer and close to the border with Gujarat

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

Situated in the Thar Desert, Udaipur weather is tolerable even in the summers.  While winter is the best season to vist Udaipur (December to February), monsoon and summer (March through June maximumum temperature is in the range of 38°C)  seasons are also relatively pleasant time to visit this city.  

[ Edit ] Tourist Offices

The Tourist Reception Centre, Fateh Memorial Building, Near Surajpol.

[ Edit ] STD Code

0294

Sightseeing

Bagore ki Haveli

City Palace Udaipur

Delwara

Eklingji

Jag Niwas

Jagdish Temple

Jagmandir

Lake Pichola

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Saas Bahu Temple

Saheliyon ki Bari

Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)

Weather

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DAY: Sat	LOW: 26	HIGH: 30

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