Udaipur, Rajasthan Tourism
Udaipur, the city of lakes, is called the Venice of the East. With good reason too. It has the romance, the spirit, the passion of Venice. And yet, the ambiance is definitely Eastern. There are no singing gondoliers, but you do have palaces built on beautiful lake islands. The city was built on the banks of the beautiful Lake Pichola, which saved it from the desert barrenness that is part of so many other towns and cities of Rajasthan.
Attractions
Lake Palace
Built on the secluded Jag Niwas Island in the beautiful Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh. Once home to royalty looking for a summer break, today this palace houses a 5-star hotel.
Attractions
Lake Palace
Built on the secluded Jag Niwas Island in the beautiful Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh. Once home to royalty looking for a summer break, today this palace houses a 5-star hotel.
City Palace
Located on the shores of the Lake Pichola, the City Palace was built by Udai Singh. The palace has three massive gates – the Bari Pol, Hati Pol, and Tripolia. The palace is well maintained and offers visitors a peek into a bygone era.
Bagor ki Haveli
Once the residence of the prime minister of Mewar, the Bagor ki Haveli is a lavish mansion built in typically Rajasthani style. More like a palace than a “haveli”, or mansion, Bagor has over 100 rooms.
Shilpgram
A shopper’s paradise, Shipgram is a bazaar where local artisans display and sell their wares. You can purchase items crafted in wood, terracotta, and metal.
Lakes
The lakes are the lifeline of Udaipur. Apart from Pichola, the other major lakes are Fateh Sagar, Rajsamand and Jaisamand. All the lakes have been constructed by damming rivers and harvesting rainwater. A system of canals link the lakes.
How To Reach Udaipur
By Air : Udaipur has its own domestic airport located on the outskirts of the city. The national carrier, Indian Airlines, operates daily flights from Udaipur to New Delhi, Mumbai, and major cities in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
By Train : Western Railways operates trains to New Delhi, Ajmer, and Jaipur.
By Road : Agra is 600 kilometers away by road, while Jaipur and Ahmedabad are located 406 kilometers and 261 kilometers away, respectively.
Located on the shores of the Lake Pichola, the City Palace was built by Udai Singh. The palace has three massive gates – the Bari Pol, Hati Pol, and Tripolia. The palace is well maintained and offers visitors a peek into a bygone era.
Bagor ki Haveli
Once the residence of the prime minister of Mewar, the Bagor ki Haveli is a lavish mansion built in typically Rajasthani style. More like a palace than a “haveli”, or mansion, Bagor has over 100 rooms.
Shilpgram
A shopper’s paradise, Shipgram is a bazaar where local artisans display and sell their wares. You can purchase items crafted in wood, terracotta, and metal.
Lakes
The lakes are the lifeline of Udaipur. Apart from Pichola, the other major lakes are Fateh Sagar, Rajsamand and Jaisamand. All the lakes have been constructed by damming rivers and harvesting rainwater. A system of canals link the lakes.
How To Reach Udaipur
By Air : Udaipur has its own domestic airport located on the outskirts of the city. The national carrier, Indian Airlines, operates daily flights from Udaipur to New Delhi, Mumbai, and major cities in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
By Train : Western Railways operates trains to New Delhi, Ajmer, and Jaipur.
By Road : Agra is 600 kilometers away by road, while Jaipur and Ahmedabad are located 406 kilometers and 261 kilometers away, respectively.
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