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The City of Udaipur
Udaipur- the famous "white" city of Rajasthan or The city of Lakes stands on the banks of the lake Pichola in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur meaning the 'city of Sunrise' in 1599 AD and today it is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Prime Attractions Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum City Palace Eklingji Haldighati Jag Mandir Jagat Jagdish Temple Jaisamand Lake Kumbhalgarh Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary Lake Palace Nagda Shiv Niwas Palace

Pratab Memorial Pichhola Lake Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir

How to Get There
By Air
I. A. connects Udaipur with Bombay, Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad.

By Rail
Udaipur is connected by rail with Ahmedabad, Chittorgarh, Bombay via Ahmedabad, Delhi and Jaipur.

By Road
By road Udaipur to Ahmedabad 262 km, Bombay 739 km, Delhi 670 km, Jaipur 407 km, Chittorgarh 115 km and Mount Abu 185 km.

By Bus
Regular bus services connect Udaipur to Ahmedabad, Chitorgarh, Eklingji, Falna, Jaisamad, Kankroli, Mt. Abu, Nathdwara, Ranakpur & Rishabhdeoji.


Places to Visit
Your tour package to Udaipur would possibly include a tour of the City Palace. It was built in 1725 and now is a hotel and some parts of it have been turned into a museum. Jagdish temple is another place you can visit. It is dedicated to lord Vishnu and was built by Maharaja Jagat Singh in 1651.

Visit Fateh Sagar, which was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh and was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh after it was destroyed by the flooding, supposedly caused by the breaking of a dam. You can also check out the Lake Pichola, and the two palaces Jagniwas, which used to be the summer retreat for the prince of Mewar and Jagmandir.

You can also take a tour to the shilpgram, which is a craftbazaar that showcases the handicrafts of different states of India. Do try to visit the Bhartiya Lok kala Musum which houses paintings, dolls and masks. It is open everyday and a great place to check out the arts and crafts of Udaipur.

While in Udaipur don't forget to visit:
Ahar
Fateh Sagar
Places to Shop
Shopping in Udaipur is a great delight. The region has a rich tradition of handicrafts, which are acclaimed all over the world. The ace craftsmen of Udaipur and around create incredible of artifacts. The tradition had flourished under the patronage of the royalties and continues to flow till date.

While in Udaipur shop at:
Ghanta Ghar
Jagdish Chowk Road
Places to Eat
Restaurants abound between the City Palace and the Jagdish Temple on the east side of Lake Pichola, catering for all budgets. Many hotels have rooftop terraces and popular restaurants with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare such as Anna, Jagat Niwas, Gyaneshwar Lodge, Fateh Prakash Palace (City Palace) which also serves afternoon English Tea as does Lake Palace, which is expensive and has plush surroundings. (The James Bond movie, Octopussy was shot in both the later locations.)

While in Udaipur eat at:
Vishnupriya Restaurant
Shivnivas Palace
Climate
The summers in Udaipur, like most cities in rajasthan are quite hot but still many insist that it is still quite tolerable. In summers the highest temperature touches 40


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