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Udaipur
Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops.
Udaipur at a Glance
Why Udaipur?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Lake Pichola
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Lake Palace
- Swaroop Sagar Lake
- Gangaur Ghat
- Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Udaipur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Lake Pichola: Lake Pichola, in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial freshwater lake, created in the year 1362, named after the nearby Picholi village. It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around Udaipur city.
- Fateh Sagar Lake: Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of Udaipur, to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s.
- Lake Palace: Lake Palace (formerly known as Jag Niwas Palace) is a former summer palace of the royal dynasty of Mewar, now operated as a hotel. The Lake Palace is located on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India, and its natural foundation spans 4 acres (16,000 m2).
- Swaroop Sagar Lake: Swaroop Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Rajasthan state of India. It is an artificially created lake, named after Maharana Swarup Singh of Udaipur.
- Gangaur Ghat: Gangaur Ghat or Gangori Ghat is a main ghat situated near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is situated near the Jagdish Chowk area.
- Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in the southern Aravalli Hills. The area of the sanctuary is 5.19 square kilometres.
Things to Do
- Dharohar Dance Show @ Bagore-ki-Haveli: A 60-minute Rajastani dance and marionette puppet show. Includes live music with local instruments, local folk dancing, and a lady balancing up to 9 stacked pots on her head.
- Puppet Show @ Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal: Daily 60-minute puppet show at 6PM.
- Shilpgram: Shilpgram is a rural arts and crafts complex. The fair is organised every year from 21st December to 31st December and hosts plays and dance performances every evening for those 10 days.
- Art of Bicycle Trips: Organized bicycle tours in and around Udaipur. The tours combine cycling with Indian art, culture and heritage.
- Udaipur Ropeway: Spend the evening overlooking the city lights from a high altitude. There is a restaurant on top of the hill with a nice view.
- Bindaas: Bindaas is a group of cyclists that motivates people to cycle and to make their environment greener. These cyclists gather every Sunday at Fathesagar Pal at 6AM and cycle together as a group to make people aware about the health and environmental benefits of cycling.
Sightseeing Places
- Lake Pichola: Lake Pichola, in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial freshwater lake, created in the year 1362, named after the nearby Picholi village. It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around Udaipur city.
- Fateh Sagar Lake: Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of Udaipur, to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s.
- Lake Palace: Lake Palace (formerly known as Jag Niwas Palace) is a former summer palace of the royal dynasty of Mewar, now operated as a hotel. The Lake Palace is located on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India, and its natural foundation spans 4 acres (16,000 m2).
- Swaroop Sagar Lake: Swaroop Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Rajasthan state of India. It is an artificially created lake, named after Maharana Swarup Singh of Udaipur.
- Gangaur Ghat: Gangaur Ghat or Gangori Ghat is a main ghat situated near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is situated near the Jagdish Chowk area.
- Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in the southern Aravalli Hills. The area of the sanctuary is 5.19 square kilometres.
Temples
- Neemach Mata Temple: Neemach Mata Temple is located on a hill on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. This temple is located on a green hill in the Dewali area of Udaipur.
- Jagdish Temple: Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan, just outside the royal palace. It has been in continuous worship since 1651.
Places That Define Udaipur
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Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola, in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial freshwater lake, created in the year 1362, named after the nearby Picholi village. It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around Udaipur city.
Fateh Sagar Lake
Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of Udaipur, to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s.
Lake Palace
Lake Palace (formerly known as Jag Niwas Palace) is a former summer palace of the royal dynasty of Mewar, now operated as a hotel. The Lake Palace is located on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India, and its natural foundation spans 4 acres (16,000 m2).
Swaroop Sagar Lake
Swaroop Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Rajasthan state of India. It is an artificially created lake, named after Maharana Swarup Singh of Udaipur.
Gangaur Ghat
Gangaur Ghat or Gangori Ghat is a main ghat situated near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is situated near the Jagdish Chowk area.
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in the southern Aravalli Hills. The area of the sanctuary is 5.19 square kilometres.
Ambrai Ghat
Ambrai Ghat or Manjhi Ghat and Hanuman Ghat is a main ghat situated near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It is situated opposite to the Gangaur Ghat, near the Jagdish Chowk area.
Udaipur Solar Observatory
The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is a solar observatory located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations.
Neemach Mata Temple
Neemach Mata Temple is located on a hill on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. This temple is located on a green hill in the Dewali area of Udaipur.
Doodh Talai Lake
Doodh Talai Lake or Dudh Talai lake, is a small pond located adjacent to the Lake Pichola, near Shiva Niwas Palace (residence of Maharana Fateh Singh), in the heart of Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Lake Badi
Lake Badi is an artificial freshwater lake situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. currently famous for a view of a hill Bahubali Hills which is small trek nearby lake
Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan, just outside the royal palace. It has been in continuous worship since 1651.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 22 km from Udaipur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Udaipur City railway station, about 2 km from central Udaipur.
- By Road: Udaipur is connected by an efficient bus service to most cities in Rajasthan, which sometimes be much faster than the train.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Udaipur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 23–35°C with about 25 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Udaipur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 23–29°C with about 135 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Udaipur (Oct, Nov) averages 17–26°C with about 49 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Udaipur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 12–25°C with about 2 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C.
Travel Tips
- Staying safe: Udaipur is a safe place and the local people are very helpful. However, visitors are advised to take care of their personal belongings, particularly if they have very large amounts of cash, credit cards or are carrying a passport.
- Getting around: While most of the city can be covered on foot and the narrow alleyways in the old city make any other form of transportation a hassle, a taxi or autorickshaw/tuk-tuk is necessary to reach the Monsoon Palace or the wilderness park.
- Climate: Udaipur offers moderate climate all through the year, but the best season to visit the place is from September to March. Winters (December to February) offers pleasant climate with a temperature not going beyond 32°C.
- Heat: Daytime highs reach about 37°C in May; carry water and plan outdoor sightseeing for the morning.
- Rain: The wettest months are July; check road and site conditions before travelling.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops.
- Overview: Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops. It was the setting of many movies, including the 13th James Bond film, Octopussy.
- Medieval Period: Udaipur as it is today was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, the father of Maharana Pratap. Udai Singh decided that the best spot for his new capital was around Lake Pichola and Udaipur turned into the city it now is.
Festivals
- Overview: Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops. It was the setting of many movies, including the 13th James Bond film, Octopussy.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are January, February, March, August and September.
Planning Guide
- Overview: Udaipur is the capital of the district of Mewar in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops. It was the setting of many movies, including the 13th James Bond film, Octopussy.
- Accommodation: Udaipur has a wide range of accommodation options. Listed options include Anjani Hotel, Gangaur Palace / Ashoka Haveli and Hotel Royal Dezire.
- Best Way To Explore: While most of the city can be covered on foot and the narrow alleyways in the old city make any other form of transportation a hassle, a taxi or autorickshaw/tuk-tuk is necessary to reach the Monsoon Palace or the wilderness park.
The Sacred Heart of Udaipur
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Significance
Udaipur has a rich cultural heritage from the past e.g. lakes, temples, huge forts, and palaces. The city has kept a balance between preserving the rituals and traditions of the past while keeping up with the modern advancements and changes in lifestyle{citation needed}.
Historical Significance
Udaipur has a rich cultural heritage from the past e.g. lakes, temples, huge forts, and palaces. The city has kept a balance between preserving the rituals and traditions of the past while keeping up with the modern advancements and changes in lifestyle{citation needed}.
Architectural Legacy
Udaipur as it is today was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, the father of Maharana Pratap. Udai Singh decided that the best spot for his new capital was around Lake Pichola and Udaipur turned into the city it now is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Udaipur is most comfortable in January, February, March, August and September, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 37°C) and the wettest months are July.
The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 22 km away. The nearest railway station is Udaipur City railway station, about 2 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Palace, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Gangaur Ghat and Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 22°C to 37°C over the year, with about 592 mm of rain in total.
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