Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities and ranks 7th among best cities of the Globe and 2nd in Asia. James bond film Octopussy was shooted here and in its Hotel Taj Lake Palace (built on an island in Pichhola Lake).
History of the City
Udaipur was founded by Rana Uday Sing as the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, on suggestion of a saint. Udaipur remained always untouched by mughals.
Location of Lake City
In the middle of Rajasthan, the princely state of north western India.
Best Season to Visit: No any specific season. All seasons are good for visiting this place.
How to Reach Udaipur?
This lake city is very well connected by air, road and rail with major cities of India.
Popular Tourist Attractions
Udai Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake (popular among young lovers), Pichhola Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake, the most magnificent lakes of Rajasthan are here. City Palace and museum, lake palace, jag mandir, sajjangarh fort, moti magri (Maharana Pratap memorial), Bhartiya lok kala mandal, Jagdish temple, solar observatory (only one in Asia), sahelion ki badi (in memory of 48 young women as dowry to princess), Nehru garden, duddh talaii (rock garden, musical fountain, Sun set view of lake pichhola and panoramic view of old city), gulab bag and zoo, Sukhadi circle (named after Mohan lal Sukhadia Chief minister of Rajasthan for 17 years), Bagore ki haveli, Ahar museum, Neemach mata temple, shilpgram (crafts village – biggest crafts fair every year), Fatima cathedral, charity polio hospital.
Accommodation
From one of the world’s best 5 star heritage hotel (Taj Lake Palace) to budget hotels are available here. Numerous lodges are also available and even dharmshalas (religious homes) for very low budget tourists.
Do not forget to taste dal bati churma, mawe ki kachori, gatte ki sabzi, mirchi bada of Udaipur. Unlimited tasty diet in a thali (big plate) at a cheaper fixed price for one person is presented here.