Referred to as the 'most diversified and most romantic spot on the continent of India' by Colonel James Tod in his classic Annals and Antiques of Rajasthan (1828), the city of Udaipur does full justice to his impression even today. Udaipur derives it name from its founder Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, who chose this place as a replacement for his earlier capital. Built around the azure waters of the lake Pichola, Udaipur, with its ornately decorated palaces and exquisitely laid out lakeside gardens, has captivated and enthralled people all over the world.
Appropriately called the "City of Lakes" due to the numerous lakes dotting its precincts, Udaipur has another sobriquet to its credit, the "Venice of the East". One of the much sought-after destinations in India, Udaipur has a
+ more about UdaipurReferred to as the 'most diversified and most romantic spot on the continent of India' by Colonel James Tod in his classic Annals and Antiques of Rajasthan (1828), the city of Udaipur does full justice to his impression even today. Udaipur derives it name from its founder Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, who chose this place as a replacement for his earlier capital. Built around the azure waters of the lake Pichola, Udaipur, with its ornately decorated palaces and exquisitely laid out lakeside gardens, has captivated and enthralled people all over the world.
Appropriately called the "City of Lakes" due to the numerous lakes dotting its precincts, Udaipur has another sobriquet to its credit, the "Venice of the East". One of the much sought-after destinations in India, Udaipur has an ambience of romanticism. Udaipur is also associated with the chivalrous spirit of the legendary Maharana Pratap who is revered by the people as an epitome of sacrifice bravery and self-respect.
Udaipur also made its presence felt in the celluloid world when James Bond's Octopussy was shot in its plush and breathtaking locales. The piece de resistance of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle of crystal clear waters of the famous Pichola Lake.
Once the former summer residence of the ruling family of Mewar, it is now a five star heritage hotel and attracts tourists and foreigners from all over the world. Apart from the local attractions, there are several charming places to see in and around Udaipur that include the formidable Chittorgarh fort and the marvelous Jain temples of Ranakpur and Nathdwara which make the journey to Udaipur a truly memorable one.
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