Top 15 Places to visit in Udaipur
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom , is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, also known as the "City of Lakes". It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency . The city is located in the southernmost part of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border. It is surrounded by the Aravali Range , which separates it from the Thar Desert . Dubbed "the most romantic spot on the continent of India " by British administrator James Tod , Udaipur is a tourist destination and is known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces. It is popularly known as the "City of Lakes" because of its sophisticated lake system. It has seven lakes surrounding the city. Five of the major lakes, namely, Fateh Sagar Lake , Lake Pichola , Swaroop Sagar Lake , Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake . It’s the most famous and extravagant tourist destination of Rajasthan and is the first choice of foreigners.