Overview
Fast Fact
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Best time to visit Udaipur
Winter, like for the rest of Rajasthan, is the best time -
STD Code of Udaipur
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Tourist Offices
Rajasthan Tourism
Tel: 011-23389525, 23383837
Udaipur "The City of Lakes" is located on an average elevation of about 1,962 ft in western India in the beautiful state of Rajasthan. It is about 403 kilometres southwest of the state capital, Jaipur. Udaipur is famously called Venice of the East and The city of Romance. Udaipur is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar that was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II, father of Maharana Pratap. The city is renowned for having the longest ruling dynasty in the world as the descendants still retain their positions.
Apart from its history, Udaipur is famous for its culture, and scenic locations. It is often called the "Venice of the East" or "The city of Romance" besides "The City of Lakes". It has five major lakes, namely, Fateh Sagar Lake, Rangsagar Lake, Pichola Lake, Swaroopsagar Lake, Dudh Talai Lake and Udaisagar Lake which are maintained under the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India. .
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Must to do in Udaipur
Horseback Riding through the tribal villages of the Aravalli foothills.
Camel Riding through an amazing landscape of lofty lakes, architectural temples, majestic forts and palaces of Udaipur.
Puppet Show where people present their art and skills and wear bright colored dresses and dazzling jewelry.
Ropeway Service provides one an experience to look at the magnificent city of Udaipur dazzling with lights from an high altitude. The Ropeway Point is at Din Dayal Garden, Dudh Talai, near Lake Pichola. The timings are from 10am to 10pm. -
Must to shop in Udaipur
There are shopping places such as Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, Chetak Circle, Bada Bazaar and Palace Road besides Government owned Rukmani Art Gallery, Rajasthali Emporium, Mangalam, City Palace Museum Shop, Smile Merchants Bhattiyani Chohatta (near Jagdish Temple), etc.
The markets in Udaipur are full of handicrafts, pottery, jewelry, wooden toys, antique items and paintings. It is particularly famous for miniature paintings inspired by Rajputs & Mughals and are very economical. One will find a wide range of toys, puppets, wall hangings, pen stands, cloth lanterns, handmade papers, painted wooden box, pots and vessels of metal and mud, and brassware and terracotta sculptures.
