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Facts about Udaipur
Location: Situated in Southeast of Rajasthan.

Distance: New Delhi ( 670 km), Jodhpur (260 km), Jaipur (420 km)

STD Code: 0294

Population:

Area: 37 sq km.

Language: Hindi, English & Mewari

Altitude: 577 meters

Clothing: Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter


Useful Information:
Airport Distance
25 km

Tourist Info Center,
Tourist Reception Center,
Fateh Memorial
Suraj Pol
Tel No 0294-411535


Udaipur - The city of Lakes. Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis.

Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Weather
Rajasthan weather In Summer: 40C (Max) - 30C (Min)
In Winter: 30 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)		 line Our suggestion:

Best time to come: Oct to March
Fair & Festivals
Rajasthan Kite Flying festival Mewar Festival (4th-5th April 2003)
A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.
About Udaipur
History
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
Culture
A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past,epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.Overlooking the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichhola stands the splendid City Palace-a marvel in granite and marble.

Of the original eleven gates of the Udaipur City, only five remain. The Suraj Pol the original or Sun Gate on the eastern side is the main entrance to the city. Exquisite lake palaces of Udaipur shimmering like jewels on Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendor.
Places to see
City Palaces
A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenelated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the ‘Tripolia’ with eight marble porticos. The Maharana were weighed under the gate in the gold, the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll and hence the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools,chiseled kiosks and marble elephants.
The Suraj Gokhada
The balcony of the sun, is where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar presented themselves to the people in time of trouble to restore their confidence. The ‘Mor Chowk’ known for its exquisite peacock mosaics in glass and the ‘Chini Chitrashala’noted for its blue and white ceramics are other attractions in the palace.
Pratap Memorial
Atop the Moti Magri or pearl hill,overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.
Gulab Bagh
A spectacular rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. A library in the garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books.
General Travel Information
Reaching Udaipur
By Air
Udaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Jaipur.

By Bus
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad to Udaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around 8-9 hr. from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi from Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

By Train
Udaipur is connected to many major cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi, Jaipur.The best train between Delhi and Udaipur, the daily Chetak Express. Trains take around 12 Hrs from Jaipur to Udaipur.
Getting around
Udaipur has a reasonably good city bus service. Taxi and auto - rickshaws are unmetered. Udaipur is small enough and vehicle traffic slow enough to make getting around on a bicycle quite enjoyable. You can hire bicycles all over town. RTDC and several private companies offer daily tours of all the main sites.
Shopping
Udaipur has countless small shops and many interesting local craft, particularly paintings in the Rajput - Moghul style. There's a good cluster of these shops on Lake Palace Road, next to the Rang Niwas Palace Hotel, and others around the Jagdish Temple.
Eating out
Indian food
South of the Sajjan Niwas Gardens, on the hill overlooking Lake Pichola, the Cafe Hill Park is worth a visit just for the viewes.They offer cheap south Indian dishes and snacks.The Roof Garden Cafe has the appearance of a Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The popular Natural Attic is a good cheap place to eat.
Fast food
Patel's Soda Factory, near the Suraj Pol Gate, is a clean and friendly spot for a cold drink and fruit juice.
Continental food
Ambrai, Samor Bagh serve Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine and is also a great place to kick back with a beer.

 
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