Udaipur was the premier house in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh founded the city of Udaipur after his old capital which was based around the Chitthorgarh fort was sacked by the Mughals under Emperor Akbar. It is said that Udai Singh sought the advice of a holy man as to where to locate his new capital, the holy man is said to have told him to build near Lake Pichola. At this site grew the famous city of Udaipur. Maharana the title of the Udaipur rulers means Light of the Hindus.

Rana Pratap who fought against Emperor Akbar in 1576 is remembered throughout India for his bravery on the battlefield. The rulers of Udaipur never gave any of their women in marriage to the Mughals unlike some of the other royal houses of Rajputana.

More recently in 1985 Maharana Baghwat Singh who turned many of his palaces into hotels died and his two sons became entangled in a battle over the palaces and associated wealth . The elder son Maharana Mohendra Singh inherited the title of Maharana only, the bulk of the palaces went to his younger brother Arvind Singh.

This is a largest place complex in Rajasthan. A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, balconies, corridors and rooms. The main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the ‘Tripolia’ with eight marble porticos.

This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll and therefore the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiseled kiosks and marble elephants.

The ancient capital of Sisodias, 3 km from city centre, Ahar boasts of a large amount of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. A rare collection of antiquities including earthen pots, iron objects and other art items excavated in the region are displayed in a small Govt. museum.

This is called as a Mansoon Palace. Maharana Sajjan Singh built it in the late 19th centaury. The palace is illuminated at night and from a distance looks like some thing out of a fairy tail. It also offers a panoramic overview of the city’s lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside.

The picturesque lake that built by Maharana Udai Singh II after founded the city. Hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments, surround this lake.

The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes local folk dresses, dolls, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.

A crafts village situated 5 km west of the city centre. West Zone Cultural Center in Udaipur has set up an artisan's village called - Shilpgram, It is a living ethnographic museum show life style, traditions, customs and folk arts of the rural and tribal people of the states of Rajasthan.

The beautifully sculptured temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva was built in 734. The walled complex encloses 108 temples.