The romantic city of Udaipur is a desert kingdom tucked away in the midst of hills, an impregnable citadel. Unlike its desert counterparts in Rajasthan, Udaipur is situated in the forested, hilly region of Aravalli Ranges in complete contrast to the arid deserts of Marwar in the northwest. Udaipur is the city, famous for its palaces, Havelis, temples, and museums. The main attractions of the city are the palaces on the islands in Lake Pichola, which lies in the heart of this heritage city. The prime spot in Udaipur is the City Palace, which has a massive courtyard.
On your travel to Udaipur you can see some of the main places, which include the City Palace, Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Shilp Gram, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal. Apart from Udaipur's own splendors, there are several other nearby tours that you can take from the city to the Jaisamand Lake, the fort of Kumbhalgarh and the temples at Ranakpur, Eklingji, Nagda, Kankroli and Nathdwara. We at Travel Point India provide you tours for local sightseeing in Udaipur.
Places to see on your tour:
City Palace: The imposing City palace, towering over the Lake Pichhola, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. A conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and gardens. The palace museum contains a wonderful collection of old Rajput weaponry. The Mor Chowk with its beautiful mosaics of peacocks. The Manak Mahal has inlay glass and mirror work while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures. You can visit the City Palace on your tour to Udaipur.
Lake Palace: This marvel in white is the jewel in the crown of Udaipur City. Visit the beautiful Lake Palace on your Udaipur tour. Situated at the heart of Lake Pichhola this summer palace of the royal times showcases the ultimate luxury with elegant courtyards, fountains, gardens with lotus ponds and is easy to fall in love with.
Jagdish Temple: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this fine Indo-Aryan temple enshrines black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath-Lord of the universe. A small shrine opposite to the temple entrance houses an excellent bronze statue of Garuda, the mythical bird that was the vehicle of Lord Vishnu.
Saheliyon Ki Bari: This small ornamental garden was built for the maids of honor. With fountains, chiseled kiosks, marble elephants and delightful lotus pools, it was once used as the royal picnic spot. You can visit this place on your Udaipur tour.
Shilp Gram: A Craft village, displaying traditional houses from all over Rajasthan, Gujrat and Maharashtra. Craftsmen can be seen at work, giving live demonstration of making beautiful handicrafts like wooden toys, embroidery, carpets, leather articles and pottery. Rajasthan's vibrant folk music and dance can also be enjoyed here. On your tour to Udaipur, India you can visit the Shilp Gram.
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal: This small museum is run by a foundation for the preservation and promotion of folk arts of Rajasthan. It includes puppets, ancient musical instruments, paintings, folk attires and ornaments.
Travel Tips: The city of Udaipur is well connected with other major tourist destinations in Rajasthan by air, rail and road. The airport at Udaipur air links it with other major cities of India like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, and Mumbai.The railway network connects Udaipur with Delhi, Chittor, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur. Udaipur can be easily reached by road as well. There are well-maintained roads linking it to tourism destinations in Rajasthan and neighboring states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The climate of Udaipur is tropical with the mercury staying between a maximum of 38.3°C and a minimum of 28.8°C during summers. The annual total rainfall is 61 cm. Winters is the best time to go on a tour to Udaipur.
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