The city of Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia dynasty in 1559 AD. It was a part of the Mewar kingdom. There are several palaces, lakes and temples in and around the city. Udaipur had 11 entry points or gates, of which five can be seen today. It is situated around Aravalli hills.

The city of Dawn,Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis.A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty.Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar a kingdom ruled by the Siodia dynasty for 1200 years.The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it.Accordaing to it,Maharana UdaiSingh, the founder,was hunting one day when met a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.

The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favourably located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream,a lake, an alttitude and an ampitheatre of low mountains.Maharana followed the advised of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 AD.

Palaces to See

City Palace: The palace overlooks Pichchola lake. The main entrance is the Tripolia, the triple arched gate. The notable sights in the palace are the peacock mosaics, the balcony and the ceramic art works.

Pichchola lake: The lake has two lake palaces on it (see picture). The lake has around it hills, palaces and temples. Good spot for sight-seeing.

Fateh Sagar: Another lake surrounded by hills. It was constructed by Maharana Fateh Singh. At the centre of the lake is a garden.

Ahar: About 3 km away is Ahar, the then Capital of the Mewar rulers.

Other sites: Jagdish temple, the largest in the town; Saheliyon-ki-Bari, a garden with fountains; Gulab Bagh, a rose garden.