Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Sep 2014
Udaipur (उदयपुर, भारत) in the Indian state of Rajasthan is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia clan of Rajput founded the city in 1553, and shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur. It remained as the capital city till 1818 when it became a British princely state.
Udaipur with its lakes lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan is a very popular tourist destination. Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces, Udaipur was also voted as the best city in the world in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine. Udaipur City Palace is a complex of small and big palaces, museums and gardens encompassing a rich blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese architecture. One of the most beautiful palatial structures in Rajasthan. It is on the banks of Pichola Lake. Udaipur has some of the finest hotels in India.
Read MoreUdaipur with its lakes lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan is a very popular tourist destination. Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces, Udaipur was also voted as the best city in the world in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine. Udaipur City Palace is a complex of small and big palaces, museums and gardens encompassing a rich blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese architecture. One of the most beautiful palatial structures in Rajasthan. It is on the banks of Pichola Lake. Udaipur has some of the finest hotels in India.
