Welcome to Udaipur City of Lakes, Fountains & Palaces
Brimmed with emerld-green watered lakes and unparalled natural beauty, Udaipur has rightly been given 'City of Lakes', 'Rajasthan's Kashmir', 'The Venice of East' epithets. Girded by green, lofty and minerally rich Aravali hills, this city has idyllie setting, marbal palace-peeping in steel blue waters luxurious gardens and old temples which reminds a tourist of its heroic past. Rich in flora, fauna and minerals and situated about 577 meters above the sea level on the crossing point of 75° E. Longitude and 25° N. Lattitudes in the south east of Rajasthan, this fascinating city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 and was christened UDAIPUR[A brief History]. Because Udaipur is surrounded by Aravali ranges, the old city is mostly an a hillock, for the planned development execution of the approved master plan. The old city is encircled by a 6 mile long bastioned wall which is pierced by 11 gates, Entrance to the city is mainly from Surajpole gate on the east. Now this massive wall is giving way to new Bazars and buildings by efforts of the Urban Improvement Trust.
Udaipur has the biggest place of Rajasthan, enchanting lakes, spacious gardens and many historical monuments. Because of its charming climate through the year, this place has established its identity as a semi-hill station, and that is why Udaipur attracts every year thousands of tourists. Although climate is good all round the year but period from October to March is desirable for tourists.
Udaipur is linked by Rail, Motor and Air with other parts of the India. All important cities of the country can be reached by motor from here because National Highway no. 8 which connects Delhi-Ahmedabad passes from here. This highway has Alwar, Jaipur, Ajamer, Kankroli, Nathdawara, Ekilngji, Udaipur, Rishabhdeoji etc. visiting places. By the regular accessible from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Jodhpur and Bombay.
Natural atmosphere and availability of appropriate means has enables this city to become a centre of education. thousands of students from different parts of the country and abroad seek admission every year in different institutions. The city has worship places of all the communities in abundance.
A foreign tourist has expressed his opinion about Udaipur in these words:
SEE VENICE AND DIE BUT SEE UDAIPUR AND LIVE TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN
Every other moment we see it and we find it more alluring, that is why one does not feel satisfied seeing it again and again.
Kingdom of Mewar 
'Udaipur', known as the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar. The kingdom of Mewar, with which many legends of bravery are associated, was considered the most respectable of all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan. The Rulers of Mewar are still remembered for their bravery & courage they showed for protecting their motherland from external invaders. Udaipur's beauty and its remarkable past blossoms in the heart of the visitors for a long time.
The famous "white" city of Rajasthan state, Udaipur stands on the banks of the lake Pichola, its many white marble palaces reflecting in the lake's calm waters. Udaipur is voted one of the most romantic cities of India. Due to an abundance of water, there are a number of gardens in and out of town. There are a number of reservoirs surrounding the town, along with a few forts and ancient ruins.
Little more about Udaipur 
Udaipur is centre of arts and crafts and is well know for its miniature paintings, marble crafts, puppets and other handicrafts. The shops are so enticing that a person cannot just help but has to buy a souvenir or two. Although now a commercial city, with a huge influx of tourists and a large marble quarrying industry, Udaipur still retains much of its old world charm, with hills, lakes, gardens and architectural sights visible everywhere in the city.
Udaipur the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar - The City of Dreams - is perhaps the most romantic city in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of three lakes - it is bewitching in all its details. Narrow streets lined by vivid colored stalls, gardens, temples and palaces - every feature mirrored in the placid blue waters of lake Pichhola. 
Udaipur's inherent romance and beauty and its remarkable past bristling with episodes of heroism and splendour, continue to enthrall the visitor. Today, many of Udaipur's palaces, are some of the finest hotels in India.
