| Udaipur |
| Population 559,317 (in 2001) Altitude 577 metres Area 39 sqsquare km Languages Mewari, Hindi, and English |
| Located in the Aravalli mountains of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar and the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District. It is also known as the City of Lakes. It is known for its Rajput era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake Palace, which covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. The city was founded in 1567 AD by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage. Udaipur was last of the numerous Mewar capitals. It was in Udaipur that the legendary Maharana Pratap was born. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals, but he failed in his attempt and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar until India became independent.The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness. Also known as the "City of Dawn", Udaipur acquires its scenic beauty from the Aravallis. The city is surrounded by three lakes, Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar, making it an oasis in the desert. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences, an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Banks and Internet There are plenty of banks in Udaipur, particularly around the City Palace and Lal Ghat. There are also several ATMs accepting foreign cards. There are numerous internet cafes. |
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