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The royal house of Mewar is now known as Udaipur. The city has a profusion of palaces, lakes, elaborate gardens, serene temples and festivals. The fairy tale city with its palaces and lakes surrounded by hills, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 and became the capital of Mewar after fall of Chittorgarh in 1567. Udaipur is also known as the "Most Romantic City of India" and the "Kashmir of Rajasthan". The landscape around Udaipur is dotted with crafts villages. It is also one of Rajasthan’s great centers of contemporary art, as well as of miniature paintings.
Located on the east bank of the Lake Pichola, City Palace is a fascinating combination of Rajput military architecture and Mughal style decorative techniques. Built on hill top, it is considered as largest of its type in Rajasthan and gives a panoramic view of the city and its surrounding, including that of Lake Palace, Jag Mandir on another island in the lake, Jagdish Temple close to the palace, Monsoon Palace on top of an overlooking hillock.
The delightful 18th century retreat in the north of the city has ornamental fountains, a lotus pool and marble elephants. Sahelion Ki Bari' was laid for a group of forty eight young maids who accompanied a queen as part of her dowry.
Built in 1620, it has lush gardens and marble chambers. Eight stone elephants stand solemn at its entrance. Jag Mandir is a beautiful palace located on the southern island of Lake Pichola. This three storied Palace is a palatial structure made in yellow sandstone and marble.
Lake Pichola is the most popular of Udaipur's man-made lake. It was built in 1362 AD by Banjara. The surrounding of lake and the several islands within the lake have been developed over the centuries, with palaces, marble temples, bathing ghats, family mansions and chabutaras.
Udaipur,India
Jag Niwas, now Taj Lake Palace, is one of 4 lovely islands in Lake Pichola. Glowing moonlight, gentle lakeside breezes, a luminous palace emerging from the mist.Every one of our romantic rooms holds a story and among the most compelling is The Chandra Prakash Suite, meaning Lustre of the Moon. Each room and suite in the palace i...
Udaipur,India
Built by his Highness Maharana Fateh Singh in 1911, this luxury heritage hotel sits on a hilltop, with a majestic architecture and décor that reflect the culture, charm and grandeur of this bygone era. This luxurious city palace hotel sits on a hilltop overlooking Udaipur and has a history as rich and fascinating as India...
Udaipur,India
Built over forty three acres on the banks of Lake Pichola, Trident, Udaipur is perfectly located to explore the 'City of Lakes' for its picturesque lakes framed by the Aravalli range. The rooms feature authentic Rajasthani 'Jharokas' or elegantly designed window frames and 'Jaipuri Kalam' or artwork...
Udaipur,India
The Leela Palace Udaipur offers a spectacular view of the tranquil waters of the Lake Pichola, the City Palace and the Aravalli mountains, evoking the grandeur and opulence of the land of the Mewars.
The elegant and contemporary interiors of the rooms and suites at The Leela Palace Udaipur are embellished with traditional eleme...
Udaipur,India
The crescent-shaped Shiv Niwas Palace was built in the early 20th century, for visiting dignitaries and guests of the House of Mewar. Today it is a Grand Heritage Palace for guests, combining the elegance of the last century with modern 21st century amenities. Shiv Niwas Palace offers beautiful, yet differing suites and rooms to...
Udaipur,India
Located on the bank of Lake Pichola, The Oberoi, Udaivilas spread over a luxurious fifty acres, which includes a twenty-acre wildlife sanctuary with deer and wild boar. The hotel’s intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors reflects the layout of Udaipur itself - whose seven lakes are linked by canals. These d...
Udaipur,India
Located on the eastern shores of the picturesque lake Pichola, the Fateh Prakash Palace seems to have floated straight out of a fairy tale. The history-soaked interiors , dotted with interior paintings, portraits, royal artifacts, and the armoury of the Mewar dynasty transport you to legendary times. The suites and rooms decorat...
Udaipur,India
Nestled in the Aravali hills, 28 kilometers away from the bustle of Udaipur, the 18th century Devi Garh by lebua palace in the village of Delwara, forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur.
This all suite luxury hotel comprising of 39 suites with an emphasis on design and detail, using local marbles and semi...
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Average Climate:
| Summer: | 20° C - 35° C |
| Winter : | 08° C – 18° C |
Best time to visit: October to March