Location:
In the north Indian state of Rajasthan.
Major Tourist Attractions: The City Palace, The Lake Palace,
Ahar, Krishna Vilas, Lake Fateh Sagar,Sajjan Niwas and Gulab Bagh,
Machchalaya Magra, Doodh Talai, Jag Mandir, and the Bharatiya Lok
Kala Museum.
Best Hangout: Jai Samand Lake, Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar
Lake
Best Buys: Folk toys, colourful tie-dye sarees and clothes,
turbans, hand painted fabrics, silver Jewellery, wall hangings and
miniature paintings
Best Activity: Shopping
Nearby Tourist Destinations: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Chittorgarh,
Haldighati, Ranakpur, Sajjangarh, Ghanerao
Major Tourits Attractions:
City Palace
The majestic white City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur was
originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan
and extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. Built
in granite and marble and surrounded by crenellated fort walls,
the largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a crest overlooking
the Pichola Lake.
Jagdish
Temple
Built in 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, this indo-Aryan temple
is the largest and most beautiful temple of Udaipur located within
easy walking distance from the Palace gate.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Garden of the maids of Honour "This small ornamental garden
was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll
and hence the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful
pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
Fateh Sagar
A beautiful Lake, overlooked by number of hills on the three sides
and the Pratap Memorail on the north was built by Maharana Fateh
Singh.
Pichhola Lake
The picturesque lake that entranced Maharaja Udai Singh. It was
later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills,
palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments .
Sajjangarh Fort
Also known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure
built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for
several years. The fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded
by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views
on all sides.
Pratap Memorial
At top the Moti Magri or Pearl hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar
Lake is the memorial of the Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue
of the Maharana Pratap. Constructed By Maharana Fateh Singh.
Ahar
The ancient capital of Sisodias, 3 km from Udaipur, Ahar boasts
of a profusion 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.
Crystal Gallery
The first floor museum overlooking the large DURBAR HALL, FATEH
PRAKASH PALACE, Udaipur. Originally, this was the viewing gallery
from where the ladies of the court used to watch special functions.
Today it houses Mewar's famous CRYSTAL COLLECTION of furniture and
objets d'art. A guided tour is available.
Excursions:
Eklilngji 22 Km.
Nagda 23 Km.
Haldighati 40 Km.
Nathdwara 48 Km.
Rajsamanad Lake 66 Km
Kumbalgarh Fort 84 Km.
Jaisamand Lake 48 Km.
Uaipur Fairs & Festivals:
Mewar Festival (March - April): The Mewar festival is held
in lake city Udaipur. The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome
the advent of spring. Once the religious part of the festival is
over, it is time for cultural events where Rajasthani culture is
portrayed through songs, dances and other programs.
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