Located in the western state of Rajasthan, Udaipur is a busy city with almost 600,000 people and covers an area of 64 square kilometers. Also known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur has a great deal of history, culture and many scenic locations within its boundaries. It is also known for Rajput Era palaces and monuments. The holiday packages here come with beautiful and luxurious resorts catering to nationwide tourists.
The biggest tourist attraction in Udaipur is the complex of massive palaces built on the banks of Lake Pichola. The walls of the palaces shimmer and glow in the night giving the illusion of gold. All buildings in the complex are similarly constructed with a panoramic view of the lake. Entrance to the City Palace is through a triple arched gate known as Tripolia. The inner pathways, corridors and arches mirror the traditional architecture of 16th century India. .
Udaipur is famous for its monumental splendours and artistic craftsmanship. Some other cultural heritage buildings include the Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Temple and Neemach Mata Temple. Most of them were built during the medieval period and were royal locations meant for the kings to relax.
The City of Lakes has a wide number of gardens, zoos and picturesque sites for spending some quality time with nature. Nehru Garden, Gulabh Bagh and Zoo, Lake Pichola, Doodh Talai and Fateh Sagar Lake are some examples where families spend a Sunday evening.
The city dwellers are friendly and easy to be with. They might seem rugged on the outside but they have big hearts and are welcoming. They usually wear bright coloured clothes and celebrate extravagantly against the desert background. Their main language is Mewari, followed by dialects of Rajasthani, Hindi and even English.
Affordable accommodation for tourists is provided in the most luxurious resorts and cottages with the best facilities. Some of them are ambient, bringing back the lives and times of the Rajput kings. Oriental Palace Resort, Rajputana Udaipur, Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort and Spa, Jeevan Taara Resort and Cambay Resort and Spa are just a handful of the large number of grand resorts here.
Even though Udaipur is hot and dry, it receives rainfall from June to September. Autumn and winter, from September to April, are the most tourist friendly seasons with bright days and pleasant nights.
Udaipur flights are an easy way of getting to the city from Delhi, Allahabad, Amritsar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Mangalore. Most airlines are cheap and fast, connecting the city with important centres of commerce, culture, business and trade.