Places of Interest in Udaipur 

This palace towering over the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Actually a conglomeration of buildings added by various Maharanas, it still manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design.

Built by Maharaja Jagat Singh (Maharana of udaipur) during the mid 17th century in udaipur, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the largest and popular Vishnu Temples of Northern India, this temple has exquisite carvings and four other smaller shrines dedicated to other deities.

Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum houses an exceptional collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls musical instruments and painting. Exhibits at this small museum is also a foundation for the preservation and promotion of local folk arts.

With hill on three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the north, this lake enthralls the visitors by the boat rides to Nehru Park, an island garden. This lake was built by Maharana Fateh Singh.

The ancient capital of Sisodias, Ahar is situated at a distance of 3 kms from Udaipur. The museum at Ahar has a major collection of excavations at the mound of Dhulkot. A skin scrubber, seals and grain pot from the 1st century B.C are included in it's collection.

This palace marks it's prominence in the skyline from most part of the city. It is a monsoon palace which displays a beautiful view of the lakes, palaces and the countryside.

This garden affords some fantastic panoramic beauty and also houses a library with a rich collection of old handwritten scripts and books.

Maharana Bhagwat Singh of Udaipur started the restoration and reconstruction of the Lake Palace in the year 1959. The Maharana realised that the magnificent Lake Palace with it's romantic setting had tremendous potential to attract tourists to Udaipur.

The palace was built by Maharana Jagat Singh and was formerly the royal summer palace, today it is the ultimate in luxury hotels, with shady courtyards, lotus ponds and even a small tree-sheded swimming pool.

The lake is surrounded by hill palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. This legendary lake had enchanted Maharana Udai Singh.

Shiv Niwas Palace, now an internationally famous hotel was built by maharaja Fateh Singh in the 19 th century.

This garden which means 'garden of maidens' is a symbol of the fascinating lifestyle of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens.

This place, 40 km from Udaipur, has an immense historical importance. It was at Haldighati in 1576 A.D that armies of Maharana Pratap and Mughal emperor Akbar clashed. A chhatri with delicate white marble columns is dedicated to the indomitable hero and his loyal charger.