Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia dynasty. It was a part of the Mewar kingdom. There are several palaces, lakes and temples in and around the city.

11 entry points or gates, of which five can be seen today. It is situated around Aravalli hills.

How to get there

• Air : Dabok Airport is about 21 km from the city which linked to New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai etc.. and some other major Indian cities by regular flights.


• Rail : Udaipur is directly linked by rail with Delhi and Jaipur. Railway station is about 4 km from the city centre.


• Road : Bus services links the city with some major destinations in and arround Rajasthan.

Places to visit:

• City Palace - The main entrance is the Tripolia, the triple arched gate.The notable sights in the palace are the peacock mosaics, the balcony and the ceramic art works.
  
• Pichchola lake - The lake has two lake palaces on it (see picture). The lake has around it hills, palaces and temples. Good spot for sight-seeing.
  
• Fateh Sagar - Another lake surrounded by hills. It was constructed by Maharana Fateh Singh. At the centre of the lake is a garden.
  
• Ahar - About 3 km away is Ahar, the then Capital of the Mewar rulers.
  
• Jagdish temple, the largest in the town; Saheliyon-ki-Bari, a garden with fountains; Gulab Bagh, a rose garden.