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Udaipur City, Rajasthan

Udaipur is the city of lakes and outstanding edifices. Surrounded by the lush Aravalli ranges it is well known amongst tourists for its pictorial beauty. The essence of Udaipur lies in its history and culture. It was the nucleus where the Rajputs thrived. Most of the tales revolving around this utopic land are bound to captivate the hearts of the listeners. The city of Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh almost 1200 years ago.

City palace Udaipur City, Rajasthan Expelled from the kingdom of Chittorgarh the Maharana established his new kingdom here on the advice of a hermit. He began with a small palace but with time the palace kept on growing. Today it is one of the biggest palaces in India. The City palace is a beautiful monument built of marble. Another striking building is the Lake Palace that is located in the midst of the Pichola Lake. The beauty of this palace is indescribable. Today it has been converted into a heritage hotel. Hence the tourists now have the opportunity to live like the Sisodiya kings.

The city of Udaipur is a kaleidoscope of legends, temples, lakes and gardens. Its very conception is no less than a fairy tale. What the city reflects most is the perseverance of the Rajput rulers. The main attraction in the city of Udaipur is the City Palace. Within the palace a number of attractions are situated, such as, Dhuni mata temple, Bari mahal, Dilkhush mahal, Krishna Vilas and Chini Chittrasala.

There are numerous accommodation units available for the tourists. In accordance to their budgets the travelers can check into a suitable hotel. The hotels in Udaipur city can be broadly divided intro three categories-Heritage, Luxury and Budget. As the city is largely dependent on tourism several measures have been taken to ensure a safe and comfortable vacation for the Holidayers.

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