Udaipur, is a city and a municipal council in Udaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar, and the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District. It is also known as the City of Lakes and Venice of the East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.
It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake Palace, which covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels.
Udaipur is one of India's tourist destinations. It has among the highest per capita car ownership in India. Some of the world's most luxurious hotels are in Udaipur including the Oberoi Udaivilas and the Lake Palace Hotel. The city hosts 1.2 million tourists a year who spend on average Rs 1800 crore annually. It lies 4 hours away from Ahmedabad. The total district population stands at about 2.5 million and the city population at 560,000.
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