The city of dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences-an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards. pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the tripolia with eight marble porticos. The maharajas were weighed under the gate in gold, the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace.

The suraj gokhand, the balcony of the sun, is where the suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar presented themselves to the people in time of trouble to restore their confidence. The 'Mor Chowk' known for its exquisite peacock mosaics in glass and the 'chini Chitrashala' noted for its blue and white ceramics are other attractions in the Palace.