Climate: The lakes surrounding Udaipur regulate the climate which is pleasant than any other city in Rajasthan. The summers are hot and winters are cold but the temperature does not rise to extremes. The rainfall is less, around 61 cm annually. 
Geography: Udaipur is located at 24.58° N 73.68° E. It has an average elevation of 598 metres (1961 feet). Located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, Udaipur lies in southern Rajasthan near the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders.

While Udaipur is visitable all year round, the best time would be from October to April. Visit Udaipur during Mewar Festival (held every year in April) to experience the real charm of the city.

Udaipur, the city of the Suryavansi Rajputs, hidden amongst the hills that encompass the great Pichola Lake - has been called the 'Venice of the East' and is the second most visited city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur. The hills, the lakes and the altitude give Udaipur an extremely agreeable climate. Probably no other city in Rajasthan is quite as romantic as Udaipur. Also called 'City of Sunrise', 'City of Dawn' and 'City of Lakes'.

Nathdwara, 48 km (30 miles) northeast of Udaipur. The main deity is Lord Krishna, known locally as Shrinathji. His black stone image was brought here from Mathura to save it from Mughal emperor Aurangazeb in the 17the century. Beautiful painted cloth hangings known as pichhwais are hung behind it. Non-Hindus cannot enter the temple, but Nathdwara town's picturesque bazaar, with its pichwai painters at work, is worth a visit. 
Pichhwais, one of the most vibrant forms of Indian painting, are done on stiff cloth in vegetable and mineral colours. They depict 24 scenes from the Krishna legend, each linked with a particular festival or holy day. At the centre of each painting is a stylised image of Lord Krishna, with dusky skin, slanting eyes and intricate jewellery, set against a background of verdant foliage, birds, animals and skyscapes. Around the deity are cows, milkmaids and devotees.

The city of Dawn, Udaipur is lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. Area 37 sq. km. Altitude 577 metres

The city falls on the Golden Quadrilateral, lying midway between Delhi and Mumbai on National Highway (NH)8; it is around 650 kilometres from either metro. The roads in this part of the country are good, paved and fit for private vehicles. One can either drive from Jaipur (around 7 hours) or Ahmedabad (4-5 hours), or take a Rajasthan Tourism bus from India Gate in Delhi. Udaipur is well connected by road with Agra (630 km), Ahmedabad (262 km), Ajmer (264 km), Jaipur (406 km).

Udaipur is directly linked by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaurgarh, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.
 Recently Udaipur got connected with Delhi, Kota and Mathura with the superfast "Mewar Express" on broadgauge tracks. 
Udaipur lacks direct connectivity to South India, and one has to reach it either via Kota or Ahmedabad.

Dabok airport, also known as Maharana Pratap Airport, is 24 kilometres from the city centre. Indian Airlines connects Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Rajasthan is famous for its colorful festivals and vibrant fairs. Being part of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur celebrates all the fairs and festivals with equal fervour. The important fairs and festivals that are closely associated with Udaipur are Mewar Festival and the Shilpgram Fair. 
Mewar Festival : The Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. The spirit of the festival can be seen throughout the state of Rajasthan. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very significient for women of Rajasthan.
 Shilpgram Fair: Shilpgram Mela is held annually in the west of the city of Udaipur. It is another fair that is organized to promote art and crafts of Rajasthan. If you want to be a part of these festivals, plan your trip during the gala time of Udaipur. Once seen, these fairs and festivals would become an unforgettable part of your memories.

This beautiful city has received a rich cultural heritage from the bygone age. In the present times, Udaipur has adopted the life style of big cities; still there are some customs & traditions in the city that would be new for you. Jainism is the major Religion observed here. Other religions include Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity. To communicate, language is really important. Mewari is the primary language of Udaipur, yet Rajasthani, Hindi and English are also common in the city. Talking about music, the dwellers of Udaipur find solace in the melodious music of Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, Sarangi and many other instruments that used to echo the courts of Mewar rulers.

Jagdish Temple: This 17th century temple,just north of the City Palace's main gate, has an enormous black stone image of Vishnu in its profusely carved main shrine. The entrance is flanked by stone elephants, and a superb bronze image of Garuda (the mythical bird who is Vishnu's vehicle) stands in front of the temple. Eklingji Temple: Eklingji, 22km (14 miles) northeast of Udaipur, is a complex of 108 temples and shrines, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It marks the site where the founder of the Mewar ruling dynasty, Bappa Rawal, received special blessings from a sage who lived here. The main temple dates to the 16th century. Built of marble and granite, it includes an impressive pillared hall and a four-faced image of Shiva crafted in black marble, with a silver Nandi facing it.

City Palace; Udaipur : The largest palace in Rajasthan, the City Palace is actually a complex of several palaces, built or added to by 22 different maharanas between the 16th and 20th centuries. Much of it is now a museum,and parts of it are luxury hotels. The City Palace stands over the Pichola Lake. The construction of the City Palace, Udaipur was started by Maharana Uday Singh. However, later on several additions were made to this palace by the succeeding Maharanas. This Palace is a fascinating combination of Rajput military architecture and Mughal-style decorative techiniques. The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. The Bari Pol or the big gate brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate which has eight carved marble arches. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed to the populace. It is also now the main ticket office. Balconies and towers surmount the palace to give a wonderful view of the lake. The palace includes, the Manak Mahal, the Krishna Vilas, Amar Vilas, Bhim Vilas, etc and a beautiful temple named Jagdish Temple. 
Lake Palace/Jag Niwas: The most enchanting tourist attraction of Udaipur, the Lake Palace(also known as Jag Niwas) is a beautiful island palace built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1754. Situated on picturesque Lake Pichola, the white marble structure appears like emerging out of the shimmering blue waters on the lake, creating a spellbound effect on visitors. 
Sajjangarh Fort: The summer resort of the Maharajas is atop the hill overlooking all the lakes. This palace had an ingenious way to collect rain water for consumption all year around.

Mount Abu : Mount Abu offers spectacular views of the sunset. There are many sunset and honeymoon points in Mount Abu, offering a breathtaking view of sunset. You can also enjoy an exciting horse ride to explore various points in the hill station. A boat cruising in the lovely Nakki Lake is another not to be missed attraction in Mount Abu. You can also enjoy day trekking trips to nearby Shanti Shikhar (the peak of peace), Achalgarh (11 km) and Guru Shikhar (15 km), all of them offering breathtaking views of enchanting surroundings. The Mahavira Jayanti and the Summer Festival are other must enjoy attractions in Mount Abu. You can enjoy the traditional folk dances and melodious folk music of Mount Abu during festivals.

Nightlife does not exists much in this city.

Nehru island park: Nehru island park is an island in the lake Fateh Sagar. Gulab bagh is a spectacular rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. The garden library houses ancient handwritten manuscripts and books. There is also a small well maintained zoo in the garden.

Udaipur is mainly famous for the local crafts that make shopping in the city a unique experience. On tours to Udaipur, you can also enjoy shopping for folk toys, hand printed textiles, dyed sarees, metal images, silver jewelry, and the Pichwal wall hangings. Some of the famous shopping places in Udaipur, are: Lake Palace road (stalls), Jagdish Temple (stalls) Hathipol, Clock Tower, Chetak Circle and Bapu Bazaar.

Udaipur is famous for its Dal-Baati-Churma,Kachori Gatte-Ki-Sabzi, and Mirchi Bada. Udaipur has many eateries that serve thali (platter) and you can enjoy the unlimited servings of a selection of Rajasthani dishes including chapattis, daals, vegetables, rice, sweets and many more. Among the various restaurants, Ambrai is a nice restaurant to relax near the Pichhola Lake. Natraj and Bawarchi are other popular restaurants that serve Rajasthani cuisine. 
Multi Cuisine: Lake Palace Hotel, Pichola Lake Anand Bhawan Hotel, Fateh Sagar Road

Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum : The crystal gallery located in the Fateh Prakash Palace (part of the City Palace), was opened to the public in 1994. Overlooking the Durbar hall, the crystal gallery has large collection of more than 600 rare objects from all around the world. Lok Kala Mandal is museum of folk art, which displays the collection of traditional dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks dolls, musical instruments and paintings. There is a section on tribal art. Udaipur's traditional puppets are world famous and still entertain the masses. 
Mount Abu : It is a small hill station at a distance of 185 km from Udaipur. Spread over an area of 25 sq. km and located at an altitude of 1219 meters above sea level, the hill station is famous for its many temples the most noteworthy being the Delwara Temples of Jain origin.
 Delwara Temples : Made out of carved marble these temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras or saints. Believed to have been constructed between the 11th and 13th century A.D., these temples are one of the main tourist destinations in Mount Abu. The main temple is known as the Vimal Vasahi, it is the oldest and is dedicated to the first Tirthankara.

Nehru island park: The Park was inaugurated on the birth anniversary of Nehru on 14th November 1967. It is an oval shaped island and lies humbly on the Fateh Sagar Lake. The Park covers a huge area of about 41 acres with its flower gardens and a lily pond.
 Gulab bagh is a spectacular rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. The garden library houses ancient handwritten manuscripts and books. There is also a small well maintained zoo in the garden.

Udaipur is adorned by five beautiful lakes, namely, Fateh Sagar, Lake Pichhola, Udai Sagar, Swaroop Sagar and Badi lake, right in the heart of the city.
 Fateh Sagar : It is a beautiful lake and has hills on its three sides and Pratap memorial built by Maharana Fateh Singh in the fourth side. An island garden in this lake is accessible by boat ride. 
Pichhola Lake : This lake was enlarged later by Maharaja Udai Singh. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples and bathing ghats. Two island palaces, the Jag mandir and the Jag Niwas (the famous lake palace) are of breathtaking magnificence.

Udaipur is, perhaps the only city in Rajasthan which is blessed with natural surroundings. An exciting boat cruising on the shimmering blue waters of Lake Pichola offers a breathtaking view of the lake palaces and surroundings.

Tourist Reception Center, Fateh Memorial, Surajpol, Tel:-0294-2411535,1364 Tourist Office, Dabok Airport, Phone : 0294-655433 Tourist Information Counter, Railway Station, Phone : 0294-412984

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Visit Udaipur during Mewar Festival (held every year in April) to experience the real charm of the city.