Introduction: Udaipur, the dreamy city of shimmering lakes and numerous canals, is an oasis in the desert state of Pichola LakeRajasthan. The lovely Lake Pichola adds to the charm of this romantic city often called "The Venice of the East". The Palaces, the lovely landscaped gardens, the bazaars, and the picturesque backdrop of the Aravalli Hills, all contribute towards making this city seen like a picture out of the Arabian Nights. The lovely lakeside palaces take you back to the time of the lovely princesses and the brave warriors who once courted here, and the time when life was not so fast paced and rushed. So come with Castle and King to tour of Udaipur, and let us open for you the dreamy vistas of the city on your Udaipur Tours.

Sightseeing at Udaipur -
City Palace : The whitewashed City Palace seems to float out of the blue Pichola water. Here one finds City Palacea maze of inter-connected courtyards, corridors, and rooms. Some have lovely inlaid pietra durra mirror work walls, scalloped arched windows with colored glass panes, glazed mosaic tiles, and sculptured bas relief decorations like the famous dancing peacocks in Mor Chowk. Parts of this old palace complex house a museum endowed by the Maharana Mewar Foundation.

Lake Palace : Lake Palace or Jagat Niwas is a white marble summer residence of the princes of Mewar, which was built in 1746 by Jagat Singh. Set on an island, the whole Palace appears to float on the blue water of Lake Pichola. The airy stucco Lake Palacecomplex with dainty balconies, terrace gardens, water fountains and arched windows, reflects the brightness of the sun, sky and lake. The interiors are profusely decorated with paintings, stained glass and crystal.

Jag Mandir : In the midst of the lake stands another piece de resistance, Jag Mandir. It a lake retreat built by the Maharana as a refuge for Prince Shahjahan. The Palace, made in red sandstone of translucent thinness, was once laid with jasper, jade and rubies. It has spacious courtyards, a beautifully proportioned white marble dome, high ceiling rooms, majestic cupolas, arched pavilions and a garden planted with trees and flowering creepers. A beautiful structure here is the temple of universe. With stone colonnades, it is dedicated to the lord of the universe. The Enquiry Nowtemple of Jagdish is built in classical style and is dedicated to Vishnu. It was built by Jagat Singh I in the midst of the city, on the street that leads to the palace. Its walls are covered with bas-relief, friezes of makar (crocodiles), elephants, carved dancers statue of Garuda.

Saheliyon ki Bari : Saheliyojn-Ki-Bari was designed by Maharana Fateh Singh on the embankment of Fateh Singh Lake, towards the north of Lake Pichola. A Lotus pool, flowerbeds, lawns, fountains and marble pavilions in Rajputana style, all combine to make it an enchanting place. The hill top Sajjangarh Palace fort in the west of Udaipur is a vantage point, from where a magnificent view of the city, its lakes and palaces can be enjoyed.

Ranakpur Jain Temple :The famous Ranakpur Temples are located 96 km from Udaipur. Begun in 1438 by Rana Kumbha, Ranakpur became a strangely tranquil meditation center in frequently war-ravaged land. It also becomes a magnificent Rankpur Jain Templesculpture museum to which wealthy Jain merchants and ministers kept adding shrines and statues. The central Chaumukha Temple is dedicated to the venerated Tirthankar Adinath. With its 29 halls and 1,444 distinctly carved pillars, this is an astounding monument. The superb marble friezes and carvings should be enjoyed at leisure, and the legends treated with suspended disbelief. Two temples dedicated to the Jain saints Parasnath and Neminath have beautiful erotic carvings very similar to those, which have made Khajuraho famous. And truly worth visiting is the much earlier probably 6th century Sun Temple close by, which has polygonal walls richly embellished with warriors, horses, and booted solar deities driving splendid chariots.

Udaipur Weather
Climate: Tropical Type
Summer temperature : Minimum: 28.8 °C - Maximum: 38.3°C
Winter temperature: Minimum: 11.6 °C - Maximum: 28.3 °C
Annual rainfall: 637mm