About The
Location
One of the most popular cities in Rajasthan
in state of India, Udaipur is quite famous for its lakes and palaces. Known as
‘Jewel of Mewar’, this city was founded by Maharana (king) Udai Singh in 1553,
on the banks of Lake Pichola. Claimed as the most romantic city of the royal
state of Rajasthan.Udaipur boasts of picturesque locations and scenic
surroundings offering an amazing vacation option for discerning travelers.
Today, it is a perfect mix of old-world charm and contemporary attractions.
History of Udaipur
The royal city
of Udaipur has been the capital of Mewar for several centuries. The city has a
legend behind its establishment. Once during his hunting expedition, Maharana
Udai Singh met a holy sage in the Aravalli hill ranges. The sage directed the
king to create a kingdom in this fertile valley, which would be protected by
the high-rising Aravallis. Consequently, Maharana Udai Singh established
Udaipur in 1553 AD.
Udaipur was the capital of Mewar kingdom, until it became the princely state of British India in the year 1818. After independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur granted Udaipur to the Indian Government and Mewar was merged into the Rajasthan state. Currently, Udaipur is an important city of Rajasthan. It is famous for its charming surroundings, its regal history, beautiful palaces and monuments, striking lakes and equally fascinating temples.
Culture of Udaipur
Every year, a
crazy number of tourists visit the ‘City of Lakes’ Udaipur, by getting
enchanted from its vibrant culture. It is still inhabited by the people of Bhil
tribe, so you can see people dressed in traditional Ghagra-Choli, laden with
huge silver jewellery, even today. People of all religion- Hinduism, Islam,
Sikhism and Christianity reside here. The modern city of Udaipur is a hub of
cultural activities, music and folk dance. During your trip, you can see both
kinds of people- those following their age-old traditions and also those who
have adopted a modern style of living. They are extremely friendly and good
natured. The city plays host to a number of fairs and festivals of the country.