Udaipur District

Reminding one of India’s past heritage and natural beauty, Udaipur district in Rajasthan is a perfect spot for a holiday. The population of this district is 2632000 as per the census of 2001.

Location of Udaipur District:

The Udaipur district is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills in the northwestern side. Sirohi, Pali, Rajsaman, Chittaurgarh, Banswara and Dungarpur Districts are its neighbors. The state of Gujarat is located in the southwestern part of the district. It forms part of the Mewar region in Rajasthan.

Divisions of Udaipur District:

Udaipur district has in total 7 sub-divisions which are - Girwa, Mavli, Kotra, Kherwara, Vallabhnagar, Salumber and Jhadol. Udaipur city is the headquarters of this district and is located on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The district has 11 tehsils and 6 sub tehsils.

History of Udaipur District:

Udaipur was named after Maharana Udai Singh, the founder of this place. The city of Udaipur was built on a hill that overlooks Lake Pichola. It was originally the capital of Mewar, a Rajput kingdom that was ruled over by the Ranawats of the Sisodia family. In the year 1818, Udaipur became a princely state and after India became independent in 1947, it became a part of Rajasthan and was made a district.

Economy of Udaipur District:

Tourism is the most important industry of Udaipur District. The hotel industry is a flourishing industry of this place. One can find a large number of luxurious and heritage hotels in this very place.

Tourist Attractions in Udaipur:

Attracting a large number of tourists from all across the globe, Udaipur District in Rajasthan is the ideal place to get a glimpse of India’s past and her heritage. Beautiful lakes, gardens, magnificent forts and palaces make up the attractions of this district. Enlisted are some of the main attractions found in the district:

City Palace

Jagdish Temple

Saheliyon-ki Bari

Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum

The Suraj Gokhada

Fateh Sagar

Lake Pichola

Pratap Memorial

Sajjan Garh

Shlipgram

Gangaur Ghat

Ahar

Gulab Bagh

Other places that are ideal destinations to go for excursions and short trips include Kankroli, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisamand Lake, Haldighati, Nathdwara and Eklingji.

Getting to Udaipur District:

Being a major holiday destination, Udaipur district is easily accessible from all corners of the country. The Dabok Airport, located at a distance of 24 km, receives regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Aurangabad, Jaipur and Jodhpur. The district is well connected by trains from Chittorgarh, Delhi, Jaipur and Ajmer.

Besides, there are buses from Ahmedabad, Mount Abu, Indore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kota and other cities to Udaipur district. Hence, traveling by road is another way of reaching this historical place.