TRENDING UDAIPUR
Things To Do
Things To Do
Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is located in the state of Rajasthan about 400 kms southwest of the state capital, Jaipur and 250 km from Ahmedabad. Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the final capital of the erstwhile Mewar kingdom, located to the southwest of Nagda, on the Banas River, the first capital of the Mewar kingdom. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site.
In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar captured the fort of Chittor, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur. As the Mughal empire weakened, The SISODIA “RANAS”, and later Maharanas (also called the Guhilots or Suryavansh), who had always tried to oppose Mughal dominance, reasserted their independence and recaptured most of Mewar except for Chittor. Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. Being a mountainous region and unsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur remained safe from Mughal influence in spite of much pressure. The Rajvansh of Udaipur was one of the oldest Lake Palace Udaipurynasties of the world.
City Palace Museum
City Palace is main tourist attraction in udaipur situated over Lake Pichola.Inside city palace complex there is 2 hotels and one crystal gallery.
Jagmandir
The smaller of the two artificial lakes in Udaipur city, the Lake Fateh Sagar is famous for being surrounded by dense green hills and woodlands.
Fateh Sagar Lake
This lake is second best lake to see in the udaipur city after Pichola lake.There you can take boat ride to enjoy.
Udaipur Fish Aquarium
New Under the Sun Fish Aquarium at Fateh Sagar Palis provides you with mesmerizing virtual reality of over 400 varieties of marine life.
The Badi Lake
Situated on the foothills of the Aravalli Hills, Lake Badi is one of the prettiest lakes in Udaipur.Its 10-12 km outside from udaipur city.
Taj Lake Palace
Its a hotel but previously it was Jagniwas and used as a summer palace by maharaja.Currently its owned by taj group of hotels.
Monsoon Palace
Maharana Sajjan Singh,made it for mansoon stay for him.Its highest place to see in udaipur where you can view larger view of udaipur city.
Ahar Museum
The collection at the Ahar Museum represents over 7000 years of Indian history and culture.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Saheliyon-ki-Bari is an intricately carved garden surrounded by a walled compound,situated in the middle of udaipur.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Established in 1983. It is functioning since then to conserve and showcase Folk Art, Culture, Songs.
Shilpgram
The Shilpgram offers a look into a cultural heritage of rural arts and crafts which is a study in craftsmanship, design aesthetics and traditions.
Haldighati
Haldighati is a famous mountain where maharana pratap's & mughals battle fought on 18 June 1576. Its 45 km from Udaipur