Udaipur: the city of lakes and romance
Udaipur is a beautiful city with lakes, palaces, rustic traditions and crafts. It is a popular destination for Western tourists and is home to the famous Picchhola Lake. It was the former capital of the princely state of Mewar and is considered the Venice of India. There are three interconnected lakes in Udaipur. Picchhola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake and Swaroop Sagar Lake. You can get to Udaipur by plane, train and bus. You can make your trip directly to Udaipur from most major cities in India. Udaipur has recently become a broad gauge station and has daily trains from New Delhi and Jaipur. Another alternative is to take a wide-gauge train to Ajmer and make the rest of the journey to Udaipur by road. You can also opt for comfortable sleeper buses from major coastal towns and villages, but the journey will be exceptionally long. Hotels in Udaipur - Some details Udaipur is a city with all types of hotels. Depending on your budget, you can choose from a ...