Udaipur - located in the Aravalli ranges of the royal state of Rajasthan and is also known as the Jewel of Mewar and City of Lakes. It is situated at a distance of about 405 km from the state capital Jaipur.

Also popular with the name of City of Dawn, Udaipur is surrounded by ancient mountains and set on the edge of 3 lakes. It is an attractive old city with narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples meandering through it.

Udaipur was founded in 1559 and named after Maharana Udai Singh. It then replaced Chittor as the capital of the Sisodia dynasty.

Today, Udaipur is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India and an important part of any itinerary for Rajasthan.

Major attractions of the place being -