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Udaipur is one of the most beautiful indian cities, set amidst the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is famous for its captivating lakes, but the city has many more attractions that catch the attention of the tourists with their charm. Lake Palace of Udaipur has been accredited for being one of the most romantic places all across the globe.
Udaipur is also called 'the city of lakes'. The elevated hills and the beautiful lakes make a picture-perfect backdrop to the Udaipur city. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the World and subsequently, also known as the 'Venice of East'. In context of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the second most-sought after tourist destination of the state, the first being Jaipur.
ORIENTATION
Udaipur is located in the heart of the Aravalli Mountains, which offers three interconnected lakes within the town - the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Lake Pichhola and the smaller Swaroop Sagar Lake; along with forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry.
WHEN TO GO
Udaipur has three main seasons, summers (Mid-March-June), monsoons (July-September) and winters (October-March) respectively. In the summer season, the temperature ranges between 38.3 and 28.8 degree Celsius. In the company of such high temperature, you might not want to visit the place and summer season is not a great choice to visit Udaipur.
In the bright Sun of summers, one cannot enjoy the landscape of Udaipur. Located in the desert area, Udaipur enjoys a tropical climate. Arrival of Monsoon brings a sense of relief after the scorching summers. However, the city receives a meager amount of rainfall, approximately around 637 mm, which makes the place very humid. Winter season is considered as the best time to visit Udaipur.
In winters, the temperature touches maximum of 28.3 degree Celsius and minimum of 11.6 degree Celsius. With such temperature, Udaipur experiences a pleasant climate in winters. Months from September to March make the ideal time to visit this city of lakes. If you want to enjoy Udaipur in its full glory, it would be better to plan your trip during the winters. The best time to visit Udaipur is between the months of September and March.
HOW TO GET THERE
Udaipur is easily reachable from all the major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahemdabad and Jaipur. Being easily accessible, traveling to Udaipur is not a problem. Udaipur is well-connected by rail, road and air. The city of Udaipur has an excellent network of road to ensure you a comfortable journey. When talking about railways, Udaipur city railway station provides the best services to its passengers. If you are travelling by air, Udaipur Airport at Dabok, will offer you the quality services to add your comfort.
By Air
Udaipur Airport namely Maharana Pratap Airport is located near Dabok at a distance of 22 kms from the city of Udaipur. Many domestic airlines connect the city to all the major cities of India including Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Regular air services are available for Delhi and Mumbai.
GETTING AROUND
Udaipur has more than enough means of transport, so moving around the city is not a problem at all. In Udaipur, you will not find black and yellow taxis, which are regularly visible in the metropolitan cities. If you are touring the city, you can hire taxi/cab that is available in variety, ranging from luxurious cabs to average ones. You can choose taxi as per your preference, comfort and luxury. The luxurious you opt, higher the rent you have to pay. One can take the services of Taxis/ Cabs for a day or days, for sightseeing purposes and excursions too.
The city dwellers usually rely on Tongas, Auto-rickshaws and Three-wheelers to move around the city. Tonga, being the cheapest mode to travel, is used by people to a great extent. If you are not interested in taking Tonga ride, you can opt for auto-rickshaws, which are easily available throughout the city. In this mode, you have to bargain with the auto-rickshaw driver and set the price before hand. Unmetered taxis are also available in the city, but you have to bargain really hard with their drivers.