Udaipur, Rajasthan(City Of Lakes) |
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In the harsh terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis,
flourishes the city of lakes, Udaipur. One of the most romantic places
in India, Udaipur is situated around the shimmering clear blue water
lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The city was founded in 1567 AD by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage. Udaipur was last of the numerous Mewar capitals. It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born. He was obsessed with Chittaur and the past glories of the Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals. But he failed in his attempts and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India got her independence.The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness. The city acquires its scenic beauty from the Aravallis. Three lakes- Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar make it an oasis in the desert |
Prime Attractions of Udaipur |
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This former summer residence of the royal family has
now been converted into a fabulous hotel. more.. |
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The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the
advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur
and has a unique charm about it. It is time for cultural events where
Rajasthani culture is portrayed through songs, dances and other
programmes. The festival culminates with an impressive fireworks
display. more.. |
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City Palace, the majestic white royal
building towers itself on a hill and is surrounded by crenellated walls.
The palace was completed in its present form by the contribution of many
rulers. Originally started by Udai Singh, the later additions were so
carefully planned and integrated with the original building that it
becomes difficult to believe that the building was not conceived as a
whole. The city palace stands along the shores of Lake Pichola.
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The 10th century Saas-Bahu temples dedicated to
the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are rated among the best temples
in India more.. |
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Govt Museum - Udaipur The Government Museum
of Udaipur was originally located in Gulab Bagh and was called the
Victoria Hall Museum. It has now been shifted to Karan Vilas Mahal
within the precincts of the City Palace. |
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Archaeological Museum The museum at Ahar
has a varied collection of findings from excavations at the mound of
Dhulkot. It is believed to be the site of a 4,000 year old township. |
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Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal This is a museum
of folk arts, which has rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments,
puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. World
famous puppeteers put shows here, on request in advance. |
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Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum The interesting
collection exhibited in this small museum which is a foundation for the
preservation of folk arts includes dresses, dolls, masks, musical
instruments and paintings. The high point of the exhibits are the
puppets. |
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City Palace Museum The main part of the
City palace, Udaipur is now preserved as a museum with a large and
varied collection. It was established in 1890 AD and is one of the
earliest museums of the state. |
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Fateh Sagar Lake The picturesque Fateh
Sagar Lake, located north of Lake Pichola is overlooked by a number of
hills on the three sides and Pratap Memorial on the north, was built by
Maharana Fateh Singh.Lake It is a medium-sized reservoir constructed by
the rulers of former Mewar State |
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Gulab Bagh Few gardens in India are as
bewitching as this rose garden. Having roses from all over the world, in
all fathomable hues and colours, this garden is a virtual feast to the
enthusiastic as well as the weary souls. |
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Jagdish Temple Dedicated to Vishnu, this
temple was built in 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh. |
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Nagda This ancient place in Mewar is famous
for their intricate carvings of the graceful 'apsaras'. 23 kms from the
city. |
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Pichola Lake The panoramic lake that
enraptured Maharaja Udai Singh, Lake Pichola is surrounded by hills,
palaces, temples, bathing ghats and has two island palaces- Jag Niwas
and Jag Mandir. It was later enlarged by the founder. |
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Pratap Memorial Erected atop Modi Magri is
this equestrian bronze statue of the valiant hero, Maharana Pratap.
Sajjan Garh, Gulab Bagh, Dudh Talai Park, the Sunset point are also the
places to be seen. |
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Sahelion-Ki-Bari Saheliyon-ki-Bari or the
'Garden of the Maids of Honour', so called because the royal ladies came
here for a stroll, is a well laid out garden, with extensive lawns and
shady walks. |
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Shilp Gram Museum Shilpgram is located near
Fateh Sagar Lake, 6 kms from the City Palace, Udaipur. It gives a
glimpse of the tribal life of Rajasthan. |
Excursions from Udaipur |
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(22Km.) Eklingji, the city dotted with temples, is located about twelve miles to the North of Udaipur in Rajasthan. 22 kms from Udaipur, Eklingji is a complex of 108 ancient temples, incised out of sandstone and marble. more.. |
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(48Km.) Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50-km south of Udaipur, the picturesque 'City of Lakes', succulent valleys and hills. It is on the bank of Jaisamand Lake, the second largest artificial Lake in Asia. more.. |
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(84Km.) Kumbhalgarh Fort was built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century. Perched on the Aravallis, this is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh Fort. Nearby is the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. more.. |
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(48Km.) Nathdwara enshrines Shrinathji - an image of Krishna, which was originally enshrined at the Vraja Bhoomi at Mount Govardhana near Mathura.The name Nathdwara means 'Gate of the Lord'. more.. |
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Haldighati (40Km.)The scene of the famous battle of 1576 AD fought between Rana Pratap, the heroic son of Udai Singh and the massive forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. A beautiful 'Chhatri' with white marble columns, dedicated to Rana Pratap stands here. |
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Jagat (58Km.)The tenth century Ambika Mata Temple is well preserved in all its splendour |
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Kankroli (65Km.)An important Vaishnava temple popularly called ¿Dwarkadhish¿ is located here. It is the most important temple of the Vallabhacharya sect, built to resemble the famous Nathdwara shrine. |
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Rajsamand Lake (66Km.)On the way to Kumbhalgarh lies the magnificent dam - the Rajsamand Lake. The royal lake, was built in 1660 AD by Rana Raj Singh. From here, one can have a spectacular view of the sunset with beautiful 'torans' or arches and 'chhatris' adorning the embankment. The lake has a Rest House of the Irrigation Department on the embankment below. The Rest House has a beautifully laid out garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures excavated from the ruins nearby. The town of Kankroli nearby with a marvellous temple and a pretty palace on the hill top offers a scenic view. |
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Rishabhdeoji (65Km.)): Popularly known as Kesariyaji because of the large saffron offerings, this temple is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara Rishabhdeoji. |
Fairs & Festivals - UdaipurShilpgarm Festival - The 10 day festival is a treat for the visitor to an array of exquisite art and craft. Shilpgram hosts the festival.Mewar Festival - The onset of spring brings the Mewar festival. During the festival, the tradition and culture of Rajasthan dominates every other thing in one's mind. more... |
Leisure - Udaipur |
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Shopping Shopping can be a pleasure at the
Hathipole, Chetak Circle, Clock Tower, Palace Road and Bapu Bazaar.
Rajasthan Government also has its own Handicraft emporium. The shops of
Udaipur have plenty of exquisite items to offer. The dainty folk toys,
brightly coloured garments, hand printed textiles, batiks, and tie &
dye sarees and fabrics to name few. 'Pichwais' or wall hangings painted
on cloth are world renowned for their vivid colours and themes. The
craftsmanship is at its peak in the metal images and chunky silver
jewellery |
Climate - UdaipurThe lakes surrounding Udaipur regulates the climate, which is pleasant than in any other city in Rajasthan. The summers are hot and winters are cold but the temperature does not rise to extremes. The rainfall is less, around 61 cms annually. |
General Information - Udaipur |
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Population About three lakhs |
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Languages Rajasthani, Hindi, English |
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Location 115 km From Chittorgarh, Rajasthan |
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Best Time October To April
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Suggested tour packages of Udaipur |
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