Known as the ‘City of Lakes’, dubbed as Most Romantic Spot in the Continent, ‘Venice of the East’ recognised as the Royal Capital of India; and many such titles adorn this city called Udaipur. Home to Maharajas, the famous Rajputana architecture, Mewari Cuisine, traditional festivals like Gangaur, Miniature and Pichwai art and dance forms like Ghoomer and Kalbeli, and the many finer tastes of life.
Five of the major lakes, namely Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake flow through the city, while massive historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and gardens, architectural temples offer the best time for traveller from around the world.
State: Rajasthan
Destination Type: Heritage
Destinations Nearby: Mount Abu , Vadodara
Nearest Sterling Resorts: Sterling Mount Abu
Languages: English , Hindi, Rajasthani , Marwari
Nearest Railway Station: Udaipur
Nearest Airport: Maharana Pratap International Airport
Climate: pleasant and moderate throughout the year
Best time to visit: September to Jan
Summer: Temperature ranges between 25°C to 38°C.
Winter: Temperature ranges between 20°C and 28°C.
Probably the most iconic structures of Udaipur, the glorious City Palace stands magnificently with its reflection blending in with the glistening waves of Lake Pichola making this your Number 1 place to visit.
Nestled at the heart of Udaipur and surrounded by the Aravalli hills with the City Palace being reflected on the lake, the Pichola lake is a must to visit, especially at dusk when it literally turns into a golden hour on steroids.
One of the best architectural wonders of the Mewar dynasty, the Jagdish Temple showcases classic Indo-Aryan architecture and was built keeping the rules of Vastushastra, the Hindu architectural science in mind.
Also known as the Garden of the Maidens, the Saheliyon ki Bari is a beautiful garden in the dry land of Udaipur.
According to history, in 1888, the first lake got washed away due to floods. This was the time when Maharana Fateh Singh came to the rescue and constructed a dam which is now known as the Connaught Bund. The 800-meter-long dam was built on the eastern side of the lake.