Udaipur is a beautiful city located in the southern part of Rajasthan. It is said that the Maharana of Mewar, Uday Singh II, who was looking for a suitable place to shift his capital from Chittorgarh fell in love with a verdant valley crisscrossed by several blue lakes. That’s how the idea of Udaipur was born. Over time, the grandiose City Palace came into being on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola. The presence of several lakes in and around has earned Udaipur the moniker of “City of Lakes”.
Cut to the present. Udaipur is a bustling city of around seven lakhs people. A popular tourist destination in Western India, Udaipur is home to some of the country’s most famous heritage hotels and resorts. The lakes, palaces and lively workspaces, and culture attract foreign and domestic visitors. It is a favorite marriage destination. Many celebrities, including film stars, business families, politicians chose Udaipur to hold marriage ceremonies and parties. Udaipur has three interconnected lakes – the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Lake Pichola, and the smaller Swaroop Sagar Lake; along with forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains, and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Udaipur city is easily accessible from all the major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.
This makes Udaipur a top choice for big fat destination weddings. The road distance between Udaipur and Delhi is about 685 kilometers and it is about 760 kilometers away from Mumbai.
Udaipur city is also referred to as the “Venice of the East”, also known as “The Most Romantic City of India” and the “Kashmir of Rajasthan”. Udaipur the “City of Lakes” is one of the most romantic and most beautiful cities in India. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur city of Rajasthan state is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds, and experiences – an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters, and writers. Their reflection in the placid waters of Lake Pichola is an enticing sight.
Best time to visit Udaipur
The best time to visit Udaipur is from November to March. The maximum temperature in December – January hovers around 20 degrees and it can rise up to 35 degrees in March. The minimum temperature seldom drops below five degrees even in December, making it pleasant weather for outdoor excursions. However, the peak tourist season along with the wedding season means that prices will be higher around this time. You can also expect considerable fog in the last week of December and the first week of January. If you are a photography enthusiast, the fog can play spoilsport with your zeal to capture great photographs of iconic scenes.
Summer is really harsh here. The mercury breaches 45 degrees with considerable ease. The second best season to visit Udaipur is in August and September, when monsoon has taken hold of the region. The weather is relatively cooler with the maximum temperature hovering around 35 degrees. If you don’t mind sultriness and occasional showers, this off-peak season could cut out to be an excellent economical choice for you.
