Udaipur: The City with a Rich Tradition and a Glorious Past
Udaipur, a city in Rajasthan, is steeped in tradition and has a rich history. Udaipur used to be the capital of the Mewar dynasty, and the town was established by Maharana Uday Singh II in 1559. The city has earned many epithets to its credit like the ‘Venice of the East, and ‘Lake City, but its most prominent nickname is ‘The City of Palaces.’ The city is well-known throughout the world for its lakes. Its palaces mainly were built during the Rajput era. Where it is located Udaipur is situated in Southern Rajasthan and is located at 1,962 ft above sea level. The best time to visit Udaipur is from the middle of September till early April. Udaipur has a continental climate with sweltering and dry summers and chilly winters with scanty rainfall. But the days remain sunny throughout the year. Udaipur attracts tourists from all over the world because of its numerous historical sites, especially palaces and lakes. Many of the courts have now been converted to imposing hotels and resort...