AIR
IA daily services to/ from Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi. In addition, Alliance Air operates air services from Delhi and Mumbai, and UP Air from Delhi.

Airport
Dabok Airport is 25 km from the city centre. A taxi from here to the city centre costs around Rs 250.

RAIL
Connected to Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad by metre gauge rail. The railway station is 4 km from the city centre. The major trains to Udaipur are the Mewar Fast Passenger from Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad Delhi Mail and the Chetak Express from Delhi to Ajmer via Jaipur.

Railway station
Located 5 km from the city centre on the City Station Road.

ROAD
Overnight luxury/ deluxe coaches run from Delhi. The fares range from Rs 260 to Rs 380. One can travel by taxi from Jaipur (405 km via Ajmer). Bus terminus: The bus stand is 2 km from the railway station, right opposite the Udai Pol.

CLIMATE
Unlike the simmering heat during summers of the nearby Thar Desert, Udaipur has a more tolerable and often pleasant weather. Though at times the mercury touches a sweltering 40ºC, it hovers around the 30s for most part of the year. Rainfall is scanty and the winters are pleasant.

STD CODE
0294

Area
Spans over 37 sq. Km

Languages
Hindi, Mewari, English

City Palace
Built in 1725, the City Palace is the largest and one of the most beautiful palaces in the state of Rajasthan. Today, it is a museum, royal residence and a luxury hotel. A walk through this intricately designed monument is a reminder of a glorious era.

Jagdish Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple was built in 1651 by Maharaja Jagat Singh. Located in the centre of the old city, the temple has a black marble image of Lord Vishnu.

Fateh Sagar
Originally built in 1678 by Maharana Jai Singh, Fateh Sagar was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh after the rains destroyed the dam. The garden island in the middle of the lake is Nehru Park, which also has a café. One can also hire pedal boats (Rs 40 for half an hour).

Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola is about 4 km in length and 3 km wide. The main attractions are the two palaces on the islands in the lake, Jagniwas and Jagmandir. Jagniwas, earlier the summer retreat of the prince of Mewar, is now a five-star hotel. The city palace extends along the eastern shore of the lake. You can go for a boat ride from Bansi Ghat (City Palace Jetty) for Rs 75 per hour.

Shilpgram
A craft bazaar on the outskirts of Udaipur, about 3 km from Fateh Sagar. Open everyday between 11 am and 7 pm, the village showcases crafts from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Bharatiya Lok Kala (Udaipur Folk Museum)
This museum conserves local folk arts like paintings, dolls, masks and musical instruments. Open every day between 9 am and 6 pm, an entry costs Rs 10 and an additional Rs 10 for your camera.

Day trips northwest of the city can take you to the historic temples of Nagda, Eklingji, Nathdwara and Kankroli (along NH 8) or the Ranakpur temples (the main temple is supported by 1460 pillars) and Kumbalgarh, a 15th century fort which also offers horse/ jeep safaris (NH 15 en route to Jodhpur).

Haldighati, 40 km north of Udaipur, is the famous battlefield where Maharana Pratap valiantly defeated the forces of Akbar in 1576.

Deogarh is 135 km towards Jodhpur. The grand castle was converted into a hotel recently. The interiors are fascinating and if you have the time and the money, Deogarh s exquisite interiors invite you to spend a night in pure luxury. 

Chetak Circle, Clock Tower, Hathi Pol, Palace Road and the City Market are some of the best places to shop in Udaipur. The Rajasthan Government Handicrafts Emporium is another good stop. Do try and make time for Shilpgram, the craft bazaar. It hosts a shopping extravaganza every year, commencing mid-December. No matter where in Udaipur - if you re buying stone jewellery, then don t give in to the price before bargaining.