TRAVEL GUIDE
Udaipur Travel Information
| Geography and climate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Area | 37 sq.km | |
| Altitude | 577 meters | |
| Climate | Mean Max. | Mean Min. |
| Summer | 38.3'C | 28.8'C |
| Winter | 28.3'C | 11.6'C |
| Rainfall | 61 cms. | |
| Best Seasons | September - March | |
| Clothing | Summer : Light tropical Winter : Light woolen |
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| Languages | English, Hindi, Mewari. | |
How to reach Udaipur
Air
The international airport in Udaipur knowns as Maharana Pratap Airport (Dabok Airport) is 24 Km from the city centre. Daily Indian Airlines flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi.
Rail
Udaipur is directly linked by rail with major cities. Some important broad gauge network connections are from Jaipur, Kota, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Indore, Bhopal, and Gwalior and a metre gauge network to Ahmedabad. One of India's most famous and luxurious trains, The Palace on Wheels, makes a scheduled stop in Udaipur.
Road
A wide network of bus services link Udaipur with several destinations. There is Rajasthan Roadways Deluxe, Super deluxe and AC buses as well as private travels also available from the major cities. The roads are paved and reduces a significant time if you are using private vehicles to Jaipur via Chittorgarh, Kota, Ahmedabad, Surat or Mumbai.
Local Transport
Unmetered taxis, autorikshaws, tongas and city bus is easily available for local transport.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Daily tours, conducted by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, start from RTDC hotel Kajri, Shahtri Circle
1. Pratap Memorial - Fateh Sagar Lake, Sahelion Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum, City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Timings : 0800 hrs to 1300 hrs.
2. Haldighati - Nathdwara - Ekling ji, Timings : 1400 hrs to 1900 hrs.
A captivating collection of exuisite beauty dainty folk toys, brightly coloured garments, hand printed textiles, batiks and tie & dye sarees and fabrics can be shopped around as the rich culture and heritage has given rise to many objects of beauty.
The craftmenship at its best can be seen in the shining metal images rustic and chunky silver jewellery and wooden toys. The animated colours and themes painted on the pichwais or the wall hanging are world renowned.
There are innumerous small and big shops offering all the above, the main shopping places being
Rajasthan Government Handicraft emporium - a shoper's delight, Chetak Circle, Bapu Bazar, City Market, Chetak Circle, Hathipole and Lake Palace Road.
Recreation
Clubs
Field Club, Rotary Club.
Fishing
Jaisamand Lake, License form can be obtained from the Fisheries Department or Tourist Reception Centre.
Swimming
Swimming facilities at Lake Palace (On prior permission), Field Club, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Shikarbadi Hotel, Rajdarshan Hotel.
Places of worship in Udaipur
01. Hindus
Jagdish Temple, Amba Mata Temple, Mahakaleshwar Temple at Rani Road, Bara Ramdwara, Bedla Mata Temple (Sukh Devi Temple), Shani Dev Temple at Hathipole.
02. Muslims
Helon-ki-Masjid, Khanji Pir Dargah, Magbare-ki-Masjid.
03. Christians
Church of Scotland Mission, St.Paul's Church, Church of North India, Chetak Circle.
04. Sikhs
Gurudwara, Sikh Colony
