Cities

Udaipur

Udaipur, the City of Dawn, exhibits immense romance. The lure of fairy tale palaces, set amidst the jewel-like lakes fenced in by the Aravali mountain range, unparalleled natural beauty and the finest hotels world over, make Udaipur a matchless tourist delight. Its beautiful sunsets add to the romantic aura of the place.

Udaipur has a glorious historical past. It goes back at least 1200 years. Chivalrous Marwari rulers left indelible marks on the pages of history. The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh.

Fondly known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is epitomized by the beauty of the Lake Fateh Sagar, Lake Pichola and Lake Swaroop Sagar. The picture perfect city with its exotic locations has attracted film makers to shoot movies here. Udaipur has provided a backdrop to Indian cinema as well as Hollywood.

There are several luxury hotels built in Udaipur offering the high-end tourists a memorable stay. Built amidst Lake Pichola, the landmark Lake Palace Hotel, a vision in white marble, is among the most romantic hotels in the world. Devi Garh Palace, a luxury resort recently in the news for hosting the the high profile wedding of Elizabeth Hurley, is also located in Udaipur. Udaipur has recently become a popular choice for solemnizing weddings not only amongst the Indians but tourists from abroad as well.

Udaipur is equally well-known for its ethnic artifacts. The shops display an array of miniature paintings, fabrics in block-prints, jewellery and objects in wood. Walk into the narrow lanes, spend hours shopping amidst the bustling bazaars. Other things like lehriya (tie and dye) sarees, embroidered jooties(leather sandals) and colourful bangles also characterize the marketplace of Udaipur.

While you holiday in Udaipur, you will see yourself wrapped in innumerable surprises. A treasure trove of museums and monuments, Udaipur charms the senses. Take a holiday tour to the royal city of Udaipur and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.