UDAIPUR RAJASTHAN – UDAIPUR INDIA – UDAIPUR CITY – UDAIPUR TOURISM

HISTORY OF UDAIPUR CITY

Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the capital of the Mewar region. Maharana Udai Singh Ji established a residence in the new region. Later in 1568 when the Mughal Emperor Akbar invaded and captured the fort of Chittor, Udai Singh moved the capital to his new residence. And the new place was named Udaipur. Being surrounded by the natural walls of Aravali hills it became difficult for the Mughals to travel to Udaipur with their huge army, horses, and heavy armored forces. Thus the Udaipur remained protected from the influence of Mughals. Udaipur had been one of the old dynasties of the world.

ABOUT UDAIPUR CITY

Udaipur popularly called the ‘city of lakes‘ and the ‘Venice of the East’ is located in Southern Rajasthan, close to Gujarat. The city spread over 37 square kilometers is located between 24°35′ North and 73°41′ East and has an average elevation of 598 meters. The temperature in Udaipur ranges from 38°C to 28.8°C in summer and from 28.3°C to 11.6°C in winter. The Ahar River, a tributary of the Berach River flows in the northeast of the city. The city, a top tourist spot of Rajasthan, is the sixth-largest in Rajasthan, as well as the headquarters of the Udaipur district.

The city is very well connected by road and rail. Udaipur is connected by NH 76 to Chittorgarh and by NH8 to Ahmadabad and Rajasmand in Gujarat. Both the highways cut across the city. As NH 8 is part of the Golden Quadrilateral connecting Delhi and Mumbai, Udaipur falls midway on its route and is equidistance from each metro. Most of the urban development is in this part of the city, near the highways, as this northeast part of the city has few lakes and more of plain area. Some of the residential colonies are Shabri Colony, Mahavir Colony, and Ashok Nagar.

Udaipur falls on the North-Western Line of the Indian Railways and is under the jurisdiction of its Ajmer division. The rail line has now been converted to broad gauge and offers connections to Delhi, and Jaipur, the capital of the state. The city has two railway stations The Udaipur city railway station and the Udaipur railway station.

LOCATION OF UDAIPUR CITY

Udaipur is located 403 kilometers southeast from the capital of the state Jaipur, Rajasthan, and 250 kilometers from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is situated in the southern region of Rajasthan. Udaipur is truly an exquisite city with ample of natural splendor set at every nook and corner. It is amidst in the stunning Aravali Ranges of Rajasthan, India, and known for its vivid fine-looking lakes, also called ‘the city of lakes’. The captivating lakes in attendance everywhere make a flawless milieu around the city as well as sets upon many hues, colors, and smiles on many people.

This exotic city is full of palaces, temples, and Havelis present far and wide. The presence of greenery creates a sense of charm and harmony. It’s famed for its heritage and culture around the globe and acts as a center for the performing arts, painting, and crafts. Udaipur is now looked upon and counted among the romantic cities of the World and subsequently called the ‘Venice of East’.

The famous “white” city of Rajasthan state, Udaipur has now become the talk of the town for all the people. It’s unquestionably a dream destination for a romantic holiday. Its lakes being so fantabulous exceptionally sets a place in our hearts and are full of peace, calm and tranquility. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds, and experiences – an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters, and writers. It has not only lured the foreigners but both Hollywood and Bollywood, because of its scenic beauty. It has now become the fifty most dazzling city in the world but is marching on for more advancement.

Udaipur is famed for its numerous man-made lakes, landscaped gardens, and Rajput palaces, many of which are now converted into luxury hotels. It gets several foreign and domestic tourists for its culture and the royal ambiance. The city is dotted with old Havelis and temples. Some of the hotels in the city are Anand Bhawan, Taj Lake Palace, Monalisa, Chandra Prakash, Shalimar, and Keerti.

UDAIPUR CITY DIVISION

The Udaipur Division comprises Six districts:

• Udaipur
• Banswara
• Chittorgarh
• Dungarpur
• Rajsamand
• Pratapgarh

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE OF UDAIPUR CITY

Udaipur is located at 24.58°N 73.68°E at an average elevation of 598.00 m from the sea level. The climate of Udaipur is quite pleasant thus it makes it a perfect tourist destination. The tourism in Udaipur remains at the peak from September to March. The maximum temperature in summer ranges from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius and Minimum 21 to 26 degrees Celsius. Whereas in winters the Maximum temperature ranges between 21 to 25 degrees Celsius and a Minimum 5 to 11 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall (precipitation) of Udaipur is around 650 millimeters a year. The city experiences most of its rainfall in July, August, and September. The good rains in the season in its surrounding and catchment areas bring a heavy inflow of water from various rives into its lakes. This in turns flourishes the tourism business in Udaipur.

TRANSPORTATION IN UDAIPUR CITY

AIR

The Maharana Pratap Airport or Dabok Airport of Udaipur regularly receives direct flights from major cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Mumbai. The airport is located at a distance of 20 km from the city. Later or sooner it would get upgraded into an international airport.

RAIL

Udaipur is served by direct rail links with Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Chittor with the railway station been just 4 kilometers away from the center of the city. The broad gauge network connects it directly to the various cities of India like Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Jaipur, Delhi, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Khajuraho, and Mumbai. A meter gauge network is available for Ahmedabad. Famous luxury trains, The Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Maharaja Express and The Indian Maharaja has regularly scheduled stops at Udaipur. Udaipur also has another small station, Rana Pratap Nagar. Usually, all trains have a two-minute stoppage which passes through this station.

ROAD

The National Highway 8 links Udaipur to Delhi as well as Mumbai. There are numerous bus playing on this route, that can also connect other regional centers like Agra, Ahmedabad, and few other cities of Rajasthan.

LOCAL TRANSPORT IN UDAIPUR CITY

The local conveyance in Udaipur is not yet been up to the standards. Residents use unmetered autos and tourists depend on auto-rickshaws and private taxis. The regular and effective local mass transportation system has become a big need for the people of Udaipur. As the local unmetered taxis and rikshaws have become the most polluting vehicles in the City.

UDAIPUR CITY TOURISM

Udaipur has emerged as the most popular tourist destination in India. The lakes, Havelis, palaces its art and culture attracts domestic and foreign tourists. Udaipur has become a favorite destination for Royal Weddings. Many celebrities, businessmen, and elite personalities choose Udaipur for their Marriage parties and ceremonies. The most fabulous places in Udaipur to visit covers:

• City Palace
• Fateh Sagar
• Dudh Talai
• Pichhola
• Karni Mata Temple (Ropeway)
• Gulab Bagh & Zoo
• Sajjan Garh (Monsoon Palace)
• Saheliyon Ki Badi
• Jagdish Temple
• Shilpgram
• Ahar Museum
• Sukhadia Circle

LAKES IN UDAIPUR CITY

There are six lakes in Udaipur and among them, the two big lakes are Fateh Sagar and Pichhola. The lakes of Udaipur are:

• Fateh Sagar
• Rang Sagar
• Pichhola
• Swaroop Sagar
• Dudh Talai
• Udai Sagar

INTERNATIONAL FOOD JOINTS IN UDAIPUR CITY

• Mc Donalds
• Pizza Hut
• KFC
• Café Coffee Day

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN UDAIPUR CITY

• Mohan Lal Sukhadia University
• J.R.N.Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
• Sir Padampat Singhania University
• Pacific University
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
• IIM Udaipur
• RNT Medical College
• College of Technology And Engineering
• Bhupal Nobles’ College
• Techno India NJR Institute of Technology
• Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital

MEDIA AND NEWSPAPER IN UDAIPUR CITY

HINDI DAILY
Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Navbharat Times

ENGLISH DAILY
The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Hindustan Times

RADIO & FM
AIR, Big FM (92.7 MHz), My FM (94.3 MHz), Tadka 95.0 MHz

CINEMAS IN UDAIPUR CITY

• PVR, Celebration Mall
• INOX, Lake City Mall
• Ashoka, Outside Suraj Pole
• Picture Palace, Outside Suraj Pole

UDAIPUR CITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Udaipur is developing and growing rapidly. To fulfill the needs many new constructions and architecture are been brought up, some of the few to name are:

• Celebration Mall, Bhuwana
• RKay Mall, Panchwati
• Lake City Mall, Ayad Bridge
• Fun Square Mall, Durga Nursery Road
• Urban Square

LANDMARKS OF UDAIPUR CITY

• Pichola Lake is an artificial lake with islands located within it. The lake was created in the 13th century.
• Lake Palace is a palace now converted into a heritage hotel, lying in Pichola Lake.
• Jagmandir is an island palace within the Pichola Lake.
• Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake constructed by the Maharana Fateh Singh. It lies in the north of the Pichola Lake.
• Maharana memorial is a park in the north of the city. It has a bronze statue of Maharana Pratap.
• Saheliyon-Ki-Bari is a beautiful garden landscaped with fountains and water channels, in the northern part of the city.
• Sukhadia circle a roundabout in the north of the city is a well-known landmark.
• Ahar Museum in the east of the city contains over nineteen cenotaphs of Maharajas of Mewar. It displays sculptures and archeological finds.