Udaipur Rajasthan
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There is no place in India which appeals more to the
imagination of poets and painters, travellers and writers, than Udaipur,
the lovely lake side capital of Mewar. The city's inherent romance and
beauty, and its remarkable past, bristling with episodes of heroism and
splendour, continue to enthrall the visitor. Udaipur, the City of Dawn,
looms up like a vision in white. Surrounded by hills and mountains, and
set on the edge of three lakes, which give on to a fertile plain, it is
bewitching in all its details - narrow streets lined by vivid coloured
stalls, gardens, temples and palaces - every feature mirrored in the placid
blue waters of lake Pichhola.
What to See | How to Get There | Hotels to Stay
What
To See
City Palace
Completely white and majestic, the City Palace stands on a hill surrounded
by crenellated walls. Its main entrance is through the triple arched gate,
the Tripolia, built in 1725. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun,
where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar, presented themselves in times
of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is another fascinating
monument. The Chini Chitrashala is noteworthy for its blue and white ceramics.
Jagdish Temple
Built in 1651 A.D., by Maharaja Jagat Singh I, it is the largest and most
splendid temple in Udaipur.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum
This Indian folk arts museum displays a rich collection of folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls musical instruments and paintings.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
This garden of the maids of honour, brings to the fore, the unique lifestyle
of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens. This spectacular
garden has numerous fountains in four pools, embellished with delicately
chiselled kiosks and elephants.
Fateh Sagar
Built by Maharana Fateh Singh, this elegant lake is surrounded on three
sides by hills, and the Pratap Memorial on the north. One can indulge
in boat rides on the rippling waters, and row across to the Nehru Park
- an island garden.
Pichhola Lake
The legendary lake that entranced Maharana Udai Singh, it is surrounded
by hill palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments.
Ahar
In the crumbling remains of Ahar, stand the royal cenotaphs of the Maharanas
of Mewar, remarkable pieces of architecture. A small government museum
houses a rare collection of antiquities, including earthern pots and some
iron objects.
Sajjan Garh
This Monsoon Palace dominates the skyline, and is visible from most parts
of the city. It affords a spectacular view of the city - its lakes, palaces
and the surrounding countryside.
Gulab Bagh
Few gardens in India offer such spectacular beauty, as this rose garden.
It also houses a library with a rich collection of old handwritten scripts
and books.
How To Get There
Air:
Indian Airlines connects Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai
and Delhi.
Rail:
Udaipur is directly linked by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaurgarh,
Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.
Road:
Udaipur is well connected by road with Agra (630 km), Ahmedabad (262 km),
Ajmer (264 km), Jaipur (406 km).
Hotels to Stay
Deluxe Hotels:
Lake Palace (Tel : 527961),
Shivnivas Palace (Tel : 528239),
Hotel Oriental Palace (Tel : 412373)
Standard Hotels:
Hotel Rajdarshan (Tel : 526601),
Chandralok Hotel (Tel : 29012),
Hotel Lake Pichhola (Tel : 29387)
Budget Hotels:
Hotel Lake End (Tel : 415100),
RTDC Hotel Kajri (Tel : 410501)
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