Founded in the year 1558 by Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur is a historically and culturally rich city in Rajasthan. Udaipur is popularly called the ‘City of Lakes’ as it has seven lakes around the city’s premises. Some of these are Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake.
The city is very popular among tourists due to the presence of historical forts, palaces, museums, galleries, gardens and architecturally rich temples.
Tourist attractions in Udaipur
Udaipur is full of tourist attractions including Lake Pichola, City Palace, Lake Garden Palace, Vintage Car Museum, Jagdish Temple, and Bagore Ki Haveli. The city is always buzzing with tourists due to the sheer amount of historical and religious monuments present here.
Places to shop in Udaipur
The city is a delight for shoppers as it has some great shopping hubs like Hathi Pol Bazaar, Bada Bazaar, Bada Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Sadhna Emporium, Lake Palace Road, Jagdish Temple Street, Clock Tower, and Ghanta Ghar Bazaar.
Modes of transport in Udaipur
Most tourists opt for auto-rickshaws to get around the city. Other than that, buses are also available for transportation. Cabs are also available for hire and many tourists ride in them.
Weather in Udaipur
The temperatures can rise up to 44 degrees Celsius in the summers, making it tough to walk around in the sun. Therefore, it is advised to visit the city in the winter when it is much more pleasant.
Airport in Udaipur
Maharana Pratap Airport (IATA: UDR) is situated roughly 22 km away from the city. IndiGo operates domestic flights to Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai from here.