Set in the Lush Girwa Valley, surrounded by the Aravallis and interspersed with translucent lakes, Udaipur (meaning 'City Of Sunrise' ) is more favored by nature than most of its desert neighbors. It is situated in southern Rajasthan, 374 kms. from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, and is land of lakeside pleasure palaces, rambling hilltop fortresses, luxuriant gardens with fountains and streams, where bards sing of beautiful princesses and epic warriors. Its annals abound with tales of romance and heroism, chivalry and great traditions.

Udaipur, Chittor and Bhilwara formed Mewar, the largest erstwhile princely state in Rajasthan and a geographically secluded territory whose distinctive physical features played an important role in shaping its history.

Maharana Udai Singh II (1536-1572)  laid the foundation of Udaipur as the capital of Mewar in 1567, after the final sack of Chittor by Moghuls. He built Udaipur (named after himself ) between the fortresses of Chittor and Kumbhal Garh. Nestling in an enchanting valley with abundant water and formidable natural defenses, Udaipur was a counterpoint to stark Chittor, 111 kms. away.

 The people who visited Udaipur and saw the natural beauty, expressed their gratitude in various forms. Some call it " City of Sunrise " some as "Venice of East ", others commented as "City of Temples ", "City of Lakes" , "City of Beauty", "Kashmir of Rajasthan", "City of Divine Love", etc.

Of the original eleven gates of the Udaipur City,only five remain. The Suraj Pol the original or Sun Gate on the eastern side is the main entrance to the city.

Exquisite lake palaces of Udaipur shimmering like jewels on Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendor.

Several places of interest around Udaipur, including the majestic, Chittaurgarh,the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful jain temple of Ranakpur, Ekligji and Nathdwara and the cool retreat of Mt. Abu, make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one. 

UDAIPUR TRANSPORT CHARGES

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Aiport to Hotel	Transfer	$8	$11	$15	$28	$32	$40	$50
Airport o Sikarbadi	Transfer	$10	$14	$20	$33	$40	$46	$59
Rly Stn / Hotel to Lake Pichola	Transfer	$4	$6	$10	$13	$17	$13	$19
Rly Stn To Sikarbadi	Transfer	$8	$11	$18
City Tour	Sightseeing	$8	$11	$15	$20	$24	$29	$35
Eklingji , Nagda	Excursion	$13	$16	$22	$25	$29	$38	$45
Eklingji , Nagda , Nathdwara& Raj	Excursion	$24	$39	$48	$46	$56	$65	$80
Chittorgarh	Excursion	$29	$42	$75	$77	$99	$110	$140
Ranakpur	Excursion	$29	$42	$75	$77	$99	$110	$140
Ranakpur Via Kumbhalgarh	Excursion	$40	$50	$85	$88	$105	$110	$140
Jodhpur	Transfer	$64	$95	$150	$166	$208	$255	$306
Jaipur	Transfer	$98	$132	$225	$245	$309	$365	$465
Ahmedabad	Transfer	$60	$87	$135	$150	$200	$240	$332
Mt Abu	Out Station	$60	$106	$160	$173	$215	$260	$330
Rajasthan's City Information :- Ajmer :: Alwar :: Bharatpur :: Bikaner ::Bundi :: Jaipur ::Jaisalmer :: Jodhpur :: Kota :: Mount Abu :: Pushkar :: Udaipur Maps of Rajasthan :-  Map of Ajmer :: Map of Alwar :: Map of Bharatpur :: Map of Bikaner ::Map of Bundi :: Map of Jaipur :: Map of Jaisalmer :: Map of Jodhpur :: Map of Kota :: Map of Mount Abu :: Map of Pushkar :: Map of Udaipur Rajasthan Suggested Itineraries :- Palace on Wheels :: Pink City Tours ::The Forts Of Rajasthan Tour ::Heritage Tour :: Wildlife Tour :: The Best of Rajasthan :: A passage Through Rajasthan