Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 
Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D
Places :-
The majestic white City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur, was originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan and extend....
Literally meaning a "Craftsmen"s Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between....
Saheliyon ki Bari or Garden for the Maids of Honour of the queen is at Saheli Marg on the eastern banks of Lake Fateh Sagar. Built by Maharana Sa....
Lake Palace of Udaipur is also known as Jag niwas. This palace build in 1746 by 
Maharana Jagat Singh II, as a summer residence of the rulers is now converted to Lake Palace Hotel. The beautiful white-marble and granite building stand in the middle of the Pichola Lake. The palace is 800 feet from the banks and stands on an area of 4acres. The palace one of the best examples of Mughal-Rajput architecture has ancient paintings, stain glass windows, antique furniture and an impressive array of fountains, bath reservoirs etc. Boats are available from the jetty and at the base of City palace museum. Visit: Daily from 1400 to 1800. 1/2 hour cruises on the lake are also available. Entrance is through the restaurant.
Jag Niwas in Udaipur is the best place to relax and vanish all your worries on the cool breeze of lake Pichola. The lake place is a wonderful center of relaxation with its spacious balconies, terrace gardens, water fountains and arched windows. The inside of the palace gives you a tranquil feel as you enter the rooms, which are decorated with paintings, crystal work and stained glass work. It is regarded as one of the most enchanting and beautiful palaces of the World! The palace now has acclaimed fame as the luxury Hotel Lake Palace.
The Jag Mandir Palace is situated on an island at the southern end of the lake. This is a three storied building, built of yellow sandstone and marble slabs. The dome of this palace looks like a crown. The interior is decorated with coloured stones. There is a spacious circular apartment built elegantly in white and black marble, murals and paintings. The palace was build by three Maharanas - Amar Singh, Karan Singh and Jagat Singh and named after Maharana Jagat Singh. There is a small mosque in memory of saint-Madar inside the palace.
