How To Reach Udaipur

Bounded by Aravalli hills, the lake city of Udaipur holds stage as one of India's most picturesque destinations. Perched on the southern part of Rajasthan, this erstwhile capital of Mewar is a true leisure spot for wearied minds. Udaipur is the only city in India that does not have an account of any major political unrest, which is why this city polls top on every traveler's must-visit list. Fondly dubbed as the 'Venice of the East', this city of lakes is packed with 'havelis', temples and not to forget, its splendid lakes, making Udaipur one of the most romantic holiday destinations in the world. Apart from its handicraft industry, tourism is another important source of revenue here, which explains why Udaipur is flanked with must-see tourist hotspots like the City Palace, the Jag Mandir, the Monsoon Palace and the city's ultimate cynosure, the Lake Palace. Being one of the prized tourist hubs in the country, Udaipur is connected to all the major cities of India by rail, road and air. Scroll down this article to know more about ways to go to Udaipur and gear up for a fascinating ride.

Traveling To Udaipur

By Air
Dabok airport, better known as Maharana Pratap Airport, is named after the famous Mewar leader in Udaipur. This airstrip is located 20 kms to the outskirts of the city. Several domestic airlines connect Udaipur to major cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Jodhpur. The city has numerous air carriers like Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Indian Airlines flying daily to different cities. Tourists coming from abroad can get connecting flights from Delhi to Udaipur.

By Rail
Udaipur is well connected to cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ajmer, Chittor and Ahmedabad by its broad gauge railway line. Several express and passenger trains ply regularly from Udaipur to the neighboring cities of Jaisalmer and Jaipur. The posh train 'Palace on the Wheels' makes a regular stopover in the city. For those wanting a dream tour of this fairyland, boarding on this royal ride would take you on an enchanting trip down this regal city.

By Road
Udaipur is just a few hours' drive away from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Mumbai. The best and fastest route to reach Udaipur is through NH 8 (national highway 8). Besides this, the Rajasthan Transport department also provides economical bus services from Udaipur to other important cities in the state. You can opt for AC coaches or super deluxe state buses to reach Udaipur. Alternately, you can also hire cabs to reach this beautiful city.

Local Transport
The main source of moving in and around the city is its cabs, buses, auto-rickshaws and horse-drawn carriages that travel within the city limits. Do make sure to use the local transport services in order to experience the real Rajasthan. You can also avail the local bus services to explore Udaipur.