In the heart of the desert of Rajasthan is this lake city of Udaipur. The city of Dawn,Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake,hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets,painters and writers.

Variously described as the "City of Sunrise", the "City of Dreams" and the "City of Enchantment", Udaipur is beautifully set amidst wooded hills and slopes encircling a scenic lake.Established by Maharana Udai Singh, who on the advice of a holy man shifted his capital to the banks of Lake Pichola, and named it after his name - Udaipur. Udaipur not only offers an array of tourist attractions, but it is also shopper's paradise. The terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis give Udaipur a totally unique charm that distinguish it from any other destination in India.

ACCESS
The city is well connected by air and rail to major towns and cities around.
State Transport buses link Udaipur with all major cities like Agra (630 km), Ahmedabad (262 km), Ajmer (264 km), Mumbai (730 km), Delhi (670 km), Jaipur (406 km), Jodhpur (275 km).

PLACES OF INTEREST
The Udaipur Lake Palace, the City Palace and Museum, Jagdish Temple, Lake Fateh Sagar, Pratap Smarak, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum, Saheliyon ki Bari.

EXCURSIONS
Ekling (22 km), Haldighati (40 km), Nathdwara (48 km) and Jaisamand Lake (48 km) which is believed to be the second largest artificial lake in Asia and was built by Maharana Jai Singh in the 17th century. Another major spot is Ranakpur (98 km) with the most important and biggest Jain temples in India. Kumbalgarh Fort - A two-hour drive, Kumbalgarh is famous for its 15th century fort and a wildlife sanctuary. Deogarh - An ideal holiday spot, Deogarh is a three-hour drive from Udaipur. The main attraction is the 16th century palace which has been recently converted into a heritage hotel.