Udaipur
India · State of R?jasth?nIN
City in Rajasthan, India
Udaipur is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan, about 415 km (258 mi) south of the state capital Jaipur. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Udaipur district. It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency. It was founded in 1559 by Udai Singh II of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs, when he shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur after Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar. It remained as the capital city till 1818 when Mewar became a British princely state, and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained independence in 1947. It is also known as the City of Lakes, as it is surrounded by five major artificial lakes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 451,100
- Coordinates
- 24.586, 73.713
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 578 m
Overview of Udaipur
In State of R?jasth?n, India, Udaipur stands out as a sizeable city. The population is roughly 451,100. The altitude here is around 578 m. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and adventure. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Things to do in Udaipur
Nature in Udaipur
(17)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Udaipur.
Culture in Udaipur
(13)On the culture side, Udaipur offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. Everything listed here comes from what Udaipur is actually tagged with. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Udaipur
(9)Udaipur's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. It is a direct read of Udaipur's activity profile. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Udaipur
(8)Udaipur records Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival under nightlife. It is a direct read of Udaipur's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Udaipur
(6)Our data lists Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skiing as sports options here. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Udaipur.
Wellness in Udaipur
(6)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths as wellness options here. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Udaipur.
Water Sports in Udaipur
(4)Udaipur's water sports entries include Diving, Kiteboarding, Scuba Diving and Water Sports. All of it is drawn from Udaipur's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Udaipur
(2)On the family side, Udaipur offers Playgrounds and Zoo. It is a direct read of Udaipur's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Udaipur
(2)Udaipur's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. It is a direct read of Udaipur's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Udaipur
(2)Other activities in Udaipur covers Fishing and Secret. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Udaipur.
Best time to visit Udaipur
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Udaipur still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect national and often international links into Udaipur, plus transport inside the city. Udaipur runs on Asia/Kolkata time.
Similar destinations
Places near Udaipur that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Udaipur known for?
- In State of R?jasth?n, India, Udaipur stands out for nature, culture and adventure. That mix defines the typical visit to this 451,100-strong destination.
- What can you do in Udaipur?
- Options in Udaipur run to Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Udaipur?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Udaipur still delivers. For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Udaipur located?
- You will find Udaipur in State of R?jasth?n, India. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
Cost of living in Udaipur
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
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Info about Udaipur, State of R?jasth?n (India)
Udaipur region is State of R?jasth?n, in India (IN).
Other names for Udaipur are Oodeypore, UDR, Udaipur, Udajpur, ad? pwr, awdy pwr, udaipuleu, udaipura, udaipuru, udayapur, udayapura, udayapuram, utayappur, wu dai pu, ???????, ???????, ??? ???, ????????, ???? ???, ????????, ??????, ????????, ??????, ???????, ??????, ??????, ??????, ?????????, ???????, ??????, ????????, ?????, ???, ?????, latitude is 24.5858400, and its longitude 73.7134600.
With 451.100 citizens, this city timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
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More details about Udaipur in India (IN)
It is the capital of Udaipur district. Its official name is Udaipur (RJ-27).
Udaipur has timezone UTC+05:30 (in standard time).
Do You are looking to have a call local telephone numbers? Local dialing code for Udaipur is 294. It's postal code is 313001, this is why if you want to send anything to anyone by post in Udaipur you can use the postal code as described.
Udaipur square area is 37 km2 so Udaipur is quitely relaxing town good travel destination for trippers that like quiet places for base to sleep, a calm place without confusion common in large metropolis. If you stay here you save money due to Udaipur cheap rooms rates, so this is why you and your travel companions could use Udaipur like a base if you want to move across India or Udaipur near places.
Its altitude above sea level, or meters above sea level (MASL), is about 600 meters. That's why Udaipur is the perfect trip destination when you and family like high mountains to go to for your next holiday and love trekking while on holiday far away.
Interactive Udaipur (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Udaipur, State of R?jasth?n India (IN).
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