Udaipur is known as ‘City of Lakes’, because of its sophisticated interconnected lake system, which helps in regeneration and preserving of ground water. The most famous lakes are Fateh Sagar, Jaisamand, Pichola, Badi and Doodh Talai.
Udaipur was discovered by Maharana Udai Singh II in 15th century – That’s how the name ‘Udaipur’ was derived. Later in 16th century the capital of Mewar was shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur.
Maharana Udai Singh was on his hunting expedition near a famous lake Pichola and there he encountered a sage who then asked the Maharana to build a palace on the same spot as they were and bestowed his blessings upon the Maharana.
Lake Palace, also known as Jag Niwas, once a summer palace of Sisodia rulers (Sisodia are a Rajput clan and a dynasty belonging to this clan once ruled over the kingdom of Mewar) which is now operated by the Taj Hotel and is known and voted as the most romantic hotel in the world.
Udaipur is very well connected by Air and surface transport.
March to June are relatively very hot and dry and the summers in Udaipur are quite extreme. The temperature during these months range between 40-45 degrees Celsius.
July to October are very pleasant with the advent of monsoon.
November to February are the best months to visit Udaipur and the temperature drops as low as 12 degrees Celsius.
Right in the heart of the city is ‘City Palace’ a palace home of the rulers of Udaipur which was built over a period of 400 years. Many rulers have contributed to its structure. A part of the palace is still occupied by the descendants of the royal family and rulers of Udaipur.
Situated 48kms from the Udaipur city, Jaisamand is the second largest artificial fresh water lake in Asia. Jaisamand is 14 kms wide with approximately 102 feet deep.
Udaipur also has the second largest wall in the world. After the ‘Great Wall of China’, Kumbalgarh fort has a continuous wall measuring 38 kms surrounding the fort.
Udaipur also is home to the best solar observatory in Asia, due to its demographic placement.
Udaipur has a rich tradition and history and some parts still recall and live to tell the ancient tales, by means of the narrow shopping and by lanes as well as the architecture and the houses.
We will cover more in the subsequent posts.
Until then.
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We will cover more in the subsequent posts.
Until then.
Thank you
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