Udaipur is a beautiful city in the western part of Rajasthan state of India. Nick named as the Lake City it is known as the Venice of the East. Because of its scenic beauty and calm and tranquil atmosphere the city is very famous tourist destination for Domestic as well as foreign tourist. Many Indian film stars and business families select Udaipur for celebrating marriages and for other parties and celebrations. The famous palaces of the city are Jag Niwas Palace, Dilkhush Mahal, Seesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Krishna Vilas palace. Many palaces have been converted into heritage hotels like The Lake Palace Hotel, Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel and the Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel. There are many places to be seen in Udaipur some of them are Jag Mandir, Sajjan Garh Palace (known as Monsoon Palace), Jagdish Palace, Jag Mandir (claimed to be the inspiration to Shahjahan for creation of the Taj Mahal) Fateh Sagar Lake (has Asia’s only solar observatory, the Udaipur Solar Observatory), Lake Pichola, Saheliyon Ki bari, Gulab Bagh and Zoo and Doodh Talai, Many Hindi films and songs were filmed at various palace locations and other scenic spots in the city, also many Bollywood films were shot in Udaipur. The city is also the location for Many Hindi as well as foreign TV serials. 

 

Major languages spoken at Udaipur include Mewari, Rajasthani, Hindi and English. Majority of the residents of Udaipur follow Jainism and Hinduism, while other religions such as, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism etc. are also followed here. Typical Rajasthani cuisine such as Dil Jani, Daal-Baati-Choorma, Gatte-Ki-Sabzi, Mirchi Bada, Kachori, Bhujia, Mathri, Khatta-Meetha Sev, Daal-Moth, Tarfini, Raabdi, Bail-Gatte, Panchkoota Imarti, Ghevar, Feeni, Besan Chakki, Balusahi, Dilkhushaal, Jhajariya, Palang Torh, Milk-Cake, Kicha Ki Sabji, Moranga Ki Sabji, Guwar Fali Ki Saag, Gajar Ki Sabji, Badi, Ker-Saangri Ki Sabji, Papad Ki Sabji, Pyaaz Paneer, Sev Tamatar, Dal Chawal Kutt, Lauki Key Koftey, Dahi Mein Aloo, Rabori Ki Sabji, Chaavadi, Laapsi, Boondi, Mohan Maans, Laal Maans, Safed Maans, Saanth Ro Achaar, Khad Khargosh, Bajri Ki Raab can be relished at Udaipur.

Udaipur is reckoned for its expertise in art & crafts including exquisite woodcraft, traditional batik, hand prints & bandhani clothes, dyed saris, turbans, handicrafts, pottery items, wooden toys, puppets, miniature paintings of Rajput, Mughal, Mewar, Jodhpur, Jaipur & Kangra style, silk, wood, paper, marble & ivory paintings, pichwais, phads, wall hangings, hand carved wooden screens, cloth lanterns, pen stands, painted wooden boxes, handmade papers, greeting cards, different kinds of containers, brassware & terracotta sculptures, precious stones, latticework or jail, silver jewelry, kundan, metal inlay furniture, marble handicrafts, house hold item & other antique items. The must do things at Udaipur constitute Horse Back Riding, Camel Riding, Puppet Show, Theater Show, Cultural Festivals, Guided Tours & Ropeway Journeys.