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Located in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, the city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur. The city is well connected through air, rail, and road to other important cities of India like Jaipur, Delhi, and Mumbai. 

Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences. Right from the medieval times, the city has been an inspiration for poets, painters and writers. Founded in 1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur became the capital of the Sisodia dynasty whose earlier capital was Chittor. According to legend, the Maharana was out hunting one day when he met a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and told him to built a palace at that very spot, as it would be well protected. The Maharana followed the holy man”s advice and Udaipur came into being. 

Today, Udaipur is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India.

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Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Summers in Udaipur are quite hot with temperature going up to 38°C during the day. Winters are relatively pleasant with temperature remaining at around 28°C during day and up to 11°C during night. The winters are the best time to visit historic city.
 

Prime Attractions at Udaipur

• Udaipur City Palace

• Lake Pichola

• Jag Mahal

• Mor Chowk

• Lake Palace

• Chini Chitrashala

• Manak Mahal

• Sahelion Ki Bari

• Maharana Pratap Memorial

• Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum

• Ahar

Access to Udaipur
 

Air: Udaipur is connected with Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Mumbai.

Rail: Jaipur is served by many super fast and express trains linking it with Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Jodhpur as well as Mumbai.
 

Road: Udaipur is on National Highway No. 8. Its well connected to Agra, Ahmedabad, Bharatpur, Bhopal, Bikaner, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mathura, Rajkot, Surat, Ujjain and Vadodara.