Udaipur

One of the most popular cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is quite famous for its lakes and palaces. Known as ‘Jewel of Mewar’, this city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1553, on the banks of Lake Pichola. Claimed as the most romantic city of the royal state of Rajasthan, Udaipur boasts of picturesque locations and scenic surroundings offering an amazing vacation option for discerning travellers. The city has an interconnected lake system which helps in the regeneration of ground water and regulates the climatic conditions. Fateh Sagar Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Lake Pichola, Lake Badi and Doodh Talai Lake are some of the famous lakes here. This area bordered by rugged Aravalli Hills is an important tourist destination in Rajasthan. This is a beautiful and lush region amidst the desert arenas of Rajasthan. This region has beautiful architectural marvels to match with the fruit of nature. The city’s charm lies in the waters, as the name indicates. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', it is also home to Jaisamand Lake, claimed to be the second largest man-made sweet water lake in Asia.

The beautiful City Palace and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) add to the architectural beauty and grandeur of the city. The city is also known for its profusion of zinc and marble. Solar observatory in Lake Fateh Sagar is the only observatory in India located on an island and has been made on the pattern of Big Bear Lake in Southern California. The ten-day Shilpgram Festival which starts from 21 Dec to 30 Dec pulls in a large number of people interested in arts and crafts.