Udaipur City Map

The beauteous Udaipur, 'the city of lakes', is a much sought after tourist destination of Rajasthan.Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II, on the advise of a god man, laid the foundation stone of this picturesque locale, circa 1559.

Situated on the banks of the lovely Lake Pichola and the lake of Fatehsagar, in Southern Rajasthan , the Eden like Udaipur, cocooned by the Aravalli Hills, is a dotted with numerous beautiful palaces, domes, shrines among other top tourist attractions.

This top notch tourist hotspot is strategically connected by roadways, railways and airways.

The Dabok airport is located at close quarters from the marvelous Udaipur. Flights of the Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate on a regular basis.

Besides, you can also board buses of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, that will take you to Udaipur.

If you choose to travel by train, you can take your pick from the Chetak Express, the Lake City Express and Ahmedabad Express.

Udaipur, laced with a glorious history is a backpacker's paradise. The history buffs can make a beeline for the splendid City Palace, a comely site on Lake Pichola. The latter itself is a wondrous spectacle to behold.

The Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sajjangarh, Gulab Bagh, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon ki Bari, Shilpgram, Ahar, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Fateh Sagar, Eklingji, Nagada, Jaisamand Lake, Kumbalgarh Fort, Ranakpur, Jagat are some of the other star attractions of this place.

Good news for all those adventure freaks! The serene Udaipur also offers rides on horses and trekking facilities. You can rejuvenate those frazzled nerves with a relaxing herbal massage at the Ayurvedic Body Shop.

Joyous celebrations are a way of life for the inhabitants of Rajasthan and Udaipur is no exception. It throbs with nervous energy during the colorful Gangaur, Mewar and Teej festivals.

A shopper's haven that Udaipur, there is a lot in store for tourists. You can make a dash for beautiful textiles, adorable playthings, eye catching accessories. On a tour of Udaipur, pichwais or tapestries, is a must buy.

The government fuelled Rajasthan Emporium is your one stop shop for the above mentioned collector's items. Besides, you can also drop in at the Lake Palace Road and Chetak Circle, among others.

Accommodation facilities are aplenty in Udaipur. You can put up at luxurious five star hotels, heritage lodgings and a plethora of other lovely hotels that dot Udaipur.

Udaipur City Information
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District	Udaipur
Established Year	1559
Founded by	Maharana Udai Singh
Area	64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Population	598,178(census 2011)
Population Density	242/km2 (630/sq mi) as Census January 2011
Language	Marwari, Rajasthani, Hindi
Official Languages	Hindi
Literacy Rate	61.82 (census 2011)
Sex Ratio	958
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Pin code	313001
Area code	294
Lat Long	24.5800° N, 73.6800° E
Religion	Hinduism, Islam, Jainism
Festivals	Mewar Festival, Shilpgram Crafts Fair, Teej
University	Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Sir Padampat Singhania University and Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
Sports	Luv Kush Indoor Stadium(Badminton), Maharana Pratap Khel Gaon (Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Handball, Archery, Rifle shooting, Judo - Karate, Boxing, Swimming, Squash)
Airport	Dabok airport (Maharana Pratap Airport)
Railway Station	Udaipur City (UDZ), Udaipur Railway Station
Tourist Attractions	Chini Chitrashala, Dilkhusha Mahal, Durbar hall, Jagdish mandir, City Palace Udaipur, Lake Palace, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Neemach Mata Temple, Doodh Talai
Nearby Tourist Attractions	Nathdwara, Ranakpur, Chittorgarh, Haldighati, Kumbhalgarh, Mount Abu, Eklingji, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Popular Things	Fateh Sagar Lake, Rangsagar Lake, Pichola Lake, Swaroopsagar Lake, Dudh Talai Lake, Udaisagar Lake
Notable People	Maharana Udai Singh
National Highway	NH-8, 76

Last Updated on : 27 December 2010

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