Udaipur district is located in the state of Rajasthan, in the western part of India. The historical city of Udaipur is the district headquarters of the Udaipur district. The district has a rich historical legacy, and this tradition is still carried forward in the cultural life of the state. The various festivals celebrated by the district are a must see site when on a visit here. Most of the times, these festivals are held to mark the advent of a particular season, such as Teej which marks the beginning of the monsoons and the Mewar festival which celebrate the onset of spring. Further details regarding the district of Udaipur are furnished below.

Location of Udaipur District
Udaipur district is located in the state of Rajasthan. It lies between the north latitudes of 23 degrees 46 minutes and 25 degrees 5 minutes, and the east longitudes of 73 degrees 9 minutes and 74 degrees 35 minutes. The district of Udaipur is bounded on the northwest by the Aravali mountain range, across which lie Sirohi and the Pali district. It is bounded on the north by the Rajsamand district, on the east by the Chittorgarh district, on the southeast by Banswara district, on the south by the Dungarpur district, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat. It is part of the Mewar region of Rajasthan.

Geography of Udaipur District
The district is generally hilly. The western portion of the district is drained by the Sabarmati River, which originates in the Aravali range of Udaipur district and flows south into Gujarat. The northern portion of the district is drained by the tributaries of the Banas River, including the Ahar River, which flows through the city of Udaipur. The southern and central portion of the district is drained by the tributaries of the Mahi River, including the Som River and the Gomati River. Dhebar Lake, also known as Jaisamand Lake, has an area of 50 km square (20 square miles) when full, and was created in the 17th century when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati.

Administration of Udaipur District
The Udaipur division consists of six districts. The Divisional Headquarters is situated in Udaipur. The following districts comprise the Udaipur division: Udaipur, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh. The office of the Divisional Commissioner is situated in the campus of Commissioner Office, Udaipur. Udaipur is the largest district of the division and administrative control and monitoring of this division is carried out mainly from here. District Magistrate and Collector is the head of District Administration. He is assisted by two Additional District Magistrates- Additional District Magistrate (City) Additional District Magistrate (Administration)

For administration and development, the district is divided into seven sub-divisions viz Girwa, Kherwada, Mavli, Vallabhnagar, Kotda, Jhadol and Salumber. These sub divisions are further divided up into Tehsils and sub-tehsils.

Culture of Udaipur District
Culture of Udaipur district is seen exhibited in the various festivals that are celebrated in the district. These festivals are celebrated with a lot of fun and gaiety, and are usually held to mark the advent of a particular season. Like the Teej festival heralds the advent of the monsoon season, and the Mewar festival is held at the onset of spring. A number of traditional dances, songs and other cultural programs are put up during these festivals which are a real sight to behold when on a visit here. Shilpgram is a crafts village which holds a ten day festival exhibiting the various traditional art and craft forms of the state, and is a must-visit when on a trip to Udaipur.

Accommodation in Udaipur
Described as the kaleidoscopic city of lakes and legends Udaipur has become the favorite haunt for travelers. In order to accommodate the visitors a number of hotels have mushroomed throughout the region. According to the preferences of the customers the services at the accommodations in Udaipur also varies. Broadly the accommodation in Udaipur can be categorized into three kinds of hotels-Heritage, Luxury and Budget hotels. Though the price ranges of these hotels differ the services offered to the guests reflect the Mewari traditions even today.

People who are looking forward to spend their holidays in utmost luxury they can check out the Heritage hotels. The massive dwelling places of Rajputs have been converted to accommodation units. All kinds of state of the art facilities are arranged for the guests. It is a lifetime opportunity for the visitors to acquaint with the lifestyle of the Indian monarchs. The Sisodiya kings were famous for clinging on to the culture and traditions of ancient India. According to Indian culture guests are equivalent to god. Hence the best of the services are availed for the guests. Business, Recreational and banquet facilities are offered here. The Heritage hotels in Udaipur are Jagat Niwas Palace, Amet Ki Haveli, Devigarh Palace Hotel, Shikarbadi Hotel, Rajmahal Bhindar, Taj Lake Palace, Hotel Anand Bhawan, Kankarwa Haveli, The Shiv Niwas Palace, Rangniwas Palace, The Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace and Ram Pratap Palace Hotel.

Besides the heritage hotels there are deluxe hotels as well in Udaipur. The list of these accommodation units comprise of Trident Hilton and Oberoi Udaivilas Palace.

The budget may range from three stars to two star hotels. The rooms in these places are well furnished with contemporary furniture. Proper hygiene is maintained and these hotels are pocket friendly too. Such hotels have dining options as well. All kinds of basic amenities are offered to the tourists. The list of economy or budget hotels in Udaipur are:-

• Lake Pichola Hotel
• Kumbha Palace Hotel
• Ajanta Hotel
• Ashish Palace Hotel
• Heritage Resorts
• Badi Haveli
• Caravan Serai
• Chandralok Hotel
• Damanis Hotel
• Darshan Palace Hotel
• Fountain Hotel
• Hermitage Inn Hotel
• Hilltop Palace Hotel
• India International hotel
• Paras Mahal Hotel
• Padmini Palace Hotel
• Hotel Rajdarshan
• Vishnupriya Hotel
• Jaisamand Island Resort
• Udai Kothi
• Lakend Hotel
• Meghdoot Hotel
• Pathik Hotel
• Payal Hotel
• Saheli Palace Hotel
• Sarovar Hotel
• Kajri Hotel
• Shalimar Palace
• Shilpi Resort
• Jagat Retreat
• Mamata Resorts
• Rajputana Resorts
• Swaroop Vilas Hotel
• Royal Retreat
• Sneh Resorts
• Oriental Palace Resorts
• Raj Inn Hotel

The varieties of services offered at these hotels include medical services, laundry, safe deposit, room service and car parking.