the city of lakes

Udaipur, is a city, a municipal

corporation and the administrative
headquarters of the Udaipur district in
the state of Rajasthan in western India.
It is located 403 kilometres southwest
of the state capital, Jaipur and 250 km
(155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad.
Udaipur is the historic capital of the
kingdom of Mewar in the former
Rajputana Agency. The Sisodia clan of
Rajputs ruled the Mewar and its capital
was shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur
after founding city of Udaipur by
Maharana Uday Singh. The Mewar
province became part of Rajasthan
after India became independent.

Apart from its history, culture, and
scenic locations, it is also known for its
Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for
instance, covers an entire island in the
Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have
been converted into luxury hotels. It is
often called the "Venice of the East",
and is also nicknamed the "Lake City" or
"City of Lakes". Lake Pichola, Fateh
Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop
Sagar in this city are considered some
of the most beautiful lakes in the state.

Location:On the banks of Lake Pichola

Built by:Started by Maharana Udai Singh, completed
by his successors

Built in:Started in 1559 - till 18th century

Highlights:Largest palace complex in Rajasthan

How to reach:One can easily reach Udaipur City
Palace either by taking local buses, tongas, auto-
rickshaws and taxis from the city

City Palace boasts of the
wonderful blend of Medieval,
European and Chinese
Architecture. The Palace has
various towers, domes and
arches, which add to the flavor
of heritage site. Towering on the
banks of Pichola Lake, City
Palace is truly a feast to the
eyes. City Palace is a marvelous
assortment of courtyards,
pavilions, terraces, corridors,
rooms and hanging gardens.
Encircled by fortifications, this
imposing Palace is wholly built
in granite and marble.

Location:Amidst Lake Pichola, On Jag Niwas Island

Built by:Maharana Jagat Singh II

Built in:1754

Highlights:Most romantic place set amidst the calm waters.

How to reach: From the banks of Lake Pichola, one needs
to take a boat to reach Lake Palace in Udaipur

The Palace situated amidst the
scenic Pichola Lake offers a
heavenly view to the onlooker.
Raised in white marble, Lake
Palace was constructed by
Maharana Jai Singh II in 1746.
The magnificent Palace
stretches across a four-acre
island creating a dream-like
impression.
Lake Palace has a series of
courtyards that are aligned with
numerous columns, terraces,
beautiful fountains and well laid
gardens. Thes exotic rooms of
the palace are decked with
carved arches, paintings, crystal
work, stained glass work, inland
stones of pink and green lotus
leaves.

Location:On an island of Lake Pichola

Built by:Started by Maharana Karan Singh II, completed by
Jagat Singh

Built in:17th century

Highlights:Life-sized Elephants made in marble

How to reach:One can easily reach Jag Mandir Palace
either by taking Local buses, Tongas, auto-rickshaws and
taxis from the city

Jag Mandir Palace is a
beautiful palace located on
the southern island of Lake
Pichola. The three-storied
Palace is a palatial structure
made in yellow sandstone and
marble. Built in early years of
17th century, Jag Mandir
Palace was raised by
Maharana Karan Singh to
serve as a hiding place for
Prince Khurram (popularly
known as Shah Jahan).
Between the years of 1620-28,
Maharana Karan Singh ruled
the region and during this
period Prince Khurram
revolted against his father.

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