Udaipur is a place that has a number of sobriquets attached to it. It is called the 'Venice of the East', the 'City of Dawn' and the 'Jewel of Mewar'. The city of Udaipur is set around azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of Aravallis. Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh, the city was built around the crystal clear waters of the lake Pichola. It is also associated with the chivalrous spirit of Maharana Pratap. With it's intricately carved palaces and beautifully laid out lakeside gardens, Udaipur is an ideal destination on an Indian vacation.
A place steeped in history and rich in culture, Udaipur has all the elements of being an exotic city. Udaipur attracts a multitude of tourists during the famous Mewar festival, which marks the advent of spring and is a religious-cultural event celebrated with great splendor and fervor. Travel to Udaipur to be a part of the festivities.
The Lake Palace on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example of Udaipur's architectural and cultural explosion. Once the former summer residence of the ruling family of Mewar, it is now a five star heritage hotel and attracts tourists and foreigners from all over the world. You can take a break from your Udaipur travel and enjoy a comfortable and luxurious stay at the Lake Palace hotel.
The grand City Palace on the banks of the lake compliments the palace along with the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill above. Udaipur is also the centre for performing arts, craft and its famed miniature paintings. The Shilp Gram festival is a center of attraction during the season.
Besides the local attractions to be visited on travel to Udaipur, there are several fascinating places to see in and around Udaipur that include the impressive Chittorgarh fort and the marvelous Jain temples of Ranakpur and Nathdwara which will make your vacation to Udaipur a truly unforgettable one.
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