Udaipur, city in northwestern India, in Rajasthan state. Udaipur is located southwest of Jaipur near the border with Gujarat state. It is at the southern end of the Aravalli Range and adjacent to Lake Pichola. An industrial city, Udaipur produces minerals, chemicals, and textiles. The city is also the outlet for the products of the surrounding agricultural region, including sorghum, sugarcane, and maize. It is a major road and rail junction. Udaipur is the seat of Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (founded in 1962) and its four constituent colleges. Udaipur is a historic walled city known as the “City of Sunrise.” It has a temple overlooking Lake Pichola and an impressive series of marble palaces on the lake's many islands. The temple and the palaces were built between the 16th and 18th centuries, after Udai Singh, the Rajput raja of Chittaurgarh (Chitor), made Udaipur the capital of the princely state of Mewar, when the Mughal emperor Akbar captured the previous capital, the Chitor fort, in 1568. Population (1991) 308,571.

Rana Pratap died in 1597 when his son Amar Singh took over the kingdom.
Although Maharana Pratap was not able to thwart the Muslims successfully, the saga of Rajput resistance to Muslim rule continued till the 17th century when the baton of the struggle for Indian Independence from Mughals was taken up by the upcoming power of the Marathas, who brought about an end to Muslim domination of India.

Day 01 : ARRIVAL - DELHI

On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel for overnight stay.

Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.

Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar – the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century. In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board Lake City Express, scheduled to depart at 2000 hrs. for Udaipur

Day 06 : Arrive Udaipur

Udaipur: “The Venice Of the East”, Udaipur is an enchanting city. From lakes in the midst of sandy terrain to green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises are endless. And, in the lakes, or by their edges, are palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur is surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges situated on the edge of three lakes. Afternoon, city tour of Udaipur. Visit the Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar lake, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for the maids of honour), City Palace.

Ranakpur : The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvellous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved.

Chittorgarh : The hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomises the whole romantic, doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry. Three times in its long history, Chittor was sacked by a stronger enemy and, on each occasion, the end came in a textbook Rajput fashion as jauhar was declared in the face of impossible odds. The men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and rode out from the fort to certain death, while the women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre as honour was always more important than death. The first defeat occurred in 1303, the second in 1535 and this time the carnage was immense. It is said that 13,000 Rajput women and 33,000 Rajput warriors died following the declaration of Jauhar. The final sack came in 1568, when Mugha emperor Akbar, took the town. In 1616, Jehangir return Chittor to the Rajputs but there was no attempt at resettlement. Later, transfer to the railway station to board Chetak Express, scheduled to depart at 1815 hrs. for Delhi.