The city of Udaipur is described as the 'most diversified and most romantic spot on the continent of India' by Colonel James Tod in his Annals and Antiques of Rajasthan (1828). On your travel to Udaipur you can explore the different vistas of the romantic city.

Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh and built around the crystal clear waters of the lake Pichola, Udaipur, with its exquisite palaces, intricately carved palaces and beautifully laid out lakeside gardens, has many sobriquets to its credit, the City of Lakes and the Venice of the East being some of them.

A place steeped in history and rich in culture, Udaipur has all the elements of an exotic city. It is also associated with the chivalrous spirit of the legendary Maharana Pratap. James Bond's Octopussy was shot in the plush and stunning locales. The piece de resistance of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle 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.You can take a break from your Udaipur travel and enjoy a comfortable and luxurious stay at the Lake Palace hotel.

Besides the local attractions to be visited on travel to Udaipur, there are several fascinating places to see in and around Udaipur that include the impressive Chittorgarh fort and the marvelous Jain temples of Ranakpur and Nathdwara which make the visit to Udaipur a truly unforgettable one.

Udaipur attracts a multitude of tourists during the famous Mewar festival, which marks the advent of spring and is a religious-cultural event celebrated with great splendor and fervor.Travel to Udaipur to be a part of the festivities.