About Udaipur

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Getting there:

By Air:
Connecting flights from Bombay, Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur are available.

For more flight information see :

www.jetairways.com
www.indian-airlines.nic.in
www.flykingfisher.com
www.goair.in 

www.goindigo.in 

By Road:
Udaipur is well connected with Agra 630 Kms, Delhi 670 Kms, Bombay 739 Kms, Ahmedabad 260 Kms, Ajmer 265 Kms, Chittaurgarh 115 Kms,Jaipur 405 Kms and Jodhpur by 275 Kms.

By Rail:
Udaipur is connected by rail with cities and towns in and around Rajasthan. For more information on trains see www.indianrail.gov.in

Tourist Attractions in Udaipur

Udaipur, the city of lakes, offers a number of exciting tourist attractions to its visitors. Known for its exceptional scenic beauty, Udaipur is famous for its lovely lakes, beautiful lake palaces, temples, gardens and colorful festivals.

City Palace: One of the largest royal complexes in Rajasthan, the City Palace has 11 beautiful Mahals (palaces) with balconies and towers, offering a breathtaking view of the lake and the city. Its Durbar Hall, which had been used as a venue for formal occasions like state banquets and meetings, has most luxurious interiors highlighted by some of the largest chandeliers in the world. The Palace also houses a Museum exhibiting a rich collection of artifacts.

Jag Mandir: This is another beautiful island palace on Lake Pichola, built by Maharaja Karan Singh in 1615 AD. The palace once sheltered the Mughal prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jehan, who built the world-famous Taj Mahal) who rebelled against his father Jehangir in the 1620's. The Palace has a giant stone sculpture of elephants and an impressive chattri (cenotaphs) that add to its beauty.

Saheliyon-Ki-Bari: Built in early 18th century AD as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their time in leisure, the garden is famous for its lotus pool, fountains (in the shape of birds), lush green lawns, flowerbeds and marble pavilions.

Jagdish Temple: The largest and the most beautiful temple in Udaipur, built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 AD, is dedicated to lord Vishnu. The temple is famous for its beautiful sculpted images and towering Shikara.

Fateh Sagar: Located in the vicinity of the famous Saheliyon-ki-Bari Garden, Fateh Sagar is a beautiful lake, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1678. A canal built at the beginning of the 20th century connects it to the Lake Pichola.

Other tourist attractions in Udaipur include the Maharana Pratap Memorial, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum, Monsoon Palace, Shilpgram, Rose Garden, and many more., Udaipur offers an exciting range of activities to its visitors. You can enjoy excursions to some fascinating tourist attractions nearby places that include Kumbalgarh Fort, Jaisamand Lake, Rajsamand Lake, Nagda, Haldighati, Nathdwara and Ranakpur Jain Temples. On tours to Udaipur, you can also enjoy shopping for folk toys, hand printed textiles, dyed sarees, metal images, silver jewelry, and the Pichwal wall hangings. Udaipur is also famous for its colorful and vibrant festivals. An exciting boat cruise on the Lake Pichola offers a breathtaking view of the lake palaces and surroundings.