Overview
Udaipur also known as the "City of Lakes" is a city in the state of Rajasthan in India.It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. It was founded in 1558 by Udai Singh II of the Sisodia clan of Rajput,when he shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur after Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar. It remained as the capital city till 1818 when it became a British princely state,and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained independence in 1947
The city is located in the southernmost part of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border. It is surrounded by the Aravali Range, which separates it from the Thar Desert. It is around 660 km from Delhi and approximately 800 km from Mumbai, placed almost in the middle of two major Indian metro cities.
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FrequentlyAsked Questions
Q. What are the popular tourist attractions to see in Udaipur?
Q. When is the best time to visit Udaipur?
The best time to visit Udaipur is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the monuments and other places of interest in Udaipur. The best months to visit are September, October, November, December, February and March.
- Winter season: Winters approach Udaipur in December and lasts till February. The climate is pleasantly cool and the temperature ranges from 5°C to 30°C.
- Summer season: Summers of Udaipur are extremely hot and exhausting. The temperature ranges from 23°C to 44°C in the months of March to June. A visit to Udaipur is generally avoided during these months.
- Monsoon season: July marks the beginning of Monsoon season in Udaipur and lasts till September. Sporadic rainfalls make Udaipur look very beautiful during this season.
Q. How to Reach Udaipur by Road, Train & Airways?
The place is known for its culture and tradition, grand palaces and beautiful lakes. Those wanting to visit Udaipur won’t have any trouble as this lovely city is well connected with several major Indian destinations via air, road and rail. While the Udaipur Airport, also popular as Maharana Pratap Airport and Dabok Airport, is just 20 km away from the city centre, the Udaipur Railway Station is within 5 km radius. Those travelling by road from nearby cities can avail of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) bus services to reach Udaipur which is economic and convenient too.
- By Road: Udaipur is 80 Kms from Dungla, 116 Kms from Chittorgarh, 168 Kms from Bhilwara, 209 Kms from Raipur, 268 Kms from Jodhpur, 269 Kms from Ajmer, 283 Kms from Kota, 419 Kms from Jaipur, 565 Kms from Alwar and is linked through Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) and some private travel services. So one who is planning to travel Udaipur should not worry much about how to reach Udaipur.
- By Train: The town has its own Railway Station named as Udaipur Railway Station. It is well connected to major cities like Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Khajuraho and Sealdah through Adi Udz Express, Bdts Aii Udz Express, Mewar Express and Annanya Express.
- By Flight: The town has its own Airport named as Maharana Pratap Airport which is situated at a distance of 22 Kms from the heart of Udaipur city. Maharana Pratap Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Jodhpur, Mumbai and Jaipur via Air India, Air India Regional, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines.
Nearest Airport : Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur.
Q. What are the accommodation options in Udaipur?
Udaipur has a lot of deluxe and medium to budget accommodation options. Trident (Mulla Talai), Kurabar Kothi (Near Ayurvedic College), Cambay Spa and Resort (Bhamas Industrial Area), Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort and Spa (Near Fateh Sagar Lake) and Hilltop Hotel Palace (Ambavgarh) are the famous deluxe hotels of the city.Some of the medium to budget accommodations include Padmini Palace (Gulab Bagh Road), Dayal Hotel (Kothari Bhawan), Kajri Hotel (Shastri Circle), Mewar Haveli (Udaipur) and Dev Vila (Haridas ji Ki Magri) etc.