Rajasthan Places of Interest

Udaipur
The quite and romantic city of Udaipur offers a welcome respite from the big city blues. Countless enchanting lakes spread across the city present a vivid picture. The city has a wealth of natural beauty that makes it an oasis in the otherwise barren land of Rajasthan. Come and experience the beauty, glory, pride, legacy and culture of this oasis.

Places of Interest in Udaipur

The City Palace, Udaipur
Commenced by Maharana Udai Singh-the founder of Udaipur, this enormous edifice was subsequently built upon by later generations of the Sisodia clan. "Hathipol", the "elephant Gate" along the main street of the old city, was the first gate to be encountered while one approached the City Palace from outside Udaipur.

The "Barapol" or the "Great Gate", brings you to the first court which leads to the eight-arched Tripolia - three gates. There is a "Suraj Gokhada", "Balcony of the Sun".

The Lake Palace, Udaipur
The Lake Palace in Udaipur - considered, as one of the most beautiful palaces in the world- is the Royal Water Retreat. Built in 1754, it presents a breathtaking example of the fusion of Mugal Rajput architecture. The enchanting view of this architectural marvel rising from the serene waters of Lake Pichola is sure to captivate you. The royal banquet rooms are now reception rooms, bars and restaurants. Apartments named the Bada Mahal, Khush Mahal, Sajan Mahal, Phool Mahal and the Dhola Mahal add to its romantic ambience.

Saheliyon Ki Badi, Udaipur
The fountains in the "Garden of the Maidens" are the major attraction. The entire complex reminds the exquisite lifestyle of the Ladies of Court and their lady friends. There are four water ponds, surrounded by the flora & fauna. The lawns, pools & fountains are protected by a row od shady trees.

Excursions near Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Gogunda
Chavand
Dhuler
Jaisamand Lake
Nathwada
Ekling ji

How to reach Udaipur
Daily flights are available from Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur and Aurangabad. The Dabok Airport is 23 Kms from the city. Daily Express trains can be boarded from Jaipur , Delhi , Ahmedabad , Mumbai (via Ahmedabad) & Jodhpur. Frequent buses are also available from Ahmedabad, Mount Abu, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai , Ajmer , Jodhpur and Chittorgarh etc.

Rajasthan Places of Interest
Ajmer	Alwar	Bikaner
Banswara	Bharatpur	Bundi
Chittourgarh	Churu	Dholpur
Dausa	Dungarpur	Jodhpur
Jaisalmer	Jhalawar	Jaisamand
Jaipur	Karauli	Kumbhalgarh
Kota	Mandore	Mount Abu
Nagaur	Nathdwara	Nawalgarh
Pushkar	Ramgarh	Rajsamand
Ranakpur	Ranthambhore	Samode
Sawai Madhopur	Shekhawati	Sikar
Tonk	Udaipur