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Rajasthan
Udaipur
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Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Udaipur, Rajasthan
The City of Udaipur is a lovely land around the Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in the white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights sounds and experience-an inspiration for the imagination of poets,painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strew with stalls, carry the flavour of a heroic past. Epitomising for 1200 years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh the founder was hunting one day when he met a holy man mediating on a hill overlooking the lake pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favourable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an angreeable altitute and an the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1859 A.D. Exquisite lake palaces of udaipur shimmering like jewels on the lake pichhola are overwhelming in splendor. Several palaces of interest around Udaipur, including the majestic Chittaurgarh the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh beautiful jain temple of Ranakpur, Eklingji and Nathdwara and cool retreat of Mt.Abu make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one.

Places to Visit

Pratap Memorial
At the top of the Moti Magri or prarl Hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.

City Palace
A majestic architetural 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 Maharanas were weighed under the gate in gold, the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace. The Suraj Gokhada,  the balcony of the sun, is where the suryavansi maharanas of Mewar presented themselves to the people in the time of trouble to restore their confidence. The 'Mor Chowk' known for its exquisite peacock mosaics in glass and Chini Chitrashala noted for its blue and white ceramics are another attraction in the palace.

Jagdish Temple
Built in 1651A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, this endogamy temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple in Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images.

Bhartiya Loke Kala Musuem
The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts Museum includes folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks,dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.

Sheliyon Ki Badi ( Garden of the maids of Honor)
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 chiseled kiosks and marble elephants.

Fateh Sagar
A beatiful lake, overlooked by a number of jells on the three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the north was built by Maharana Fateh Singh. In the middle of the lake is Nehru Park a lovely garden island with a boar shaped cafe accessable by an enjoyable boar ride.

Pichhola Lake
The picturesque lake that entranced Maharana Udai Singh. It was later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing Ghats and embarkments. Two island palaces Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas(Lake Palace) on the lake are of brearth taking magnificence.

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 are items excavated in the region are displyed in a small Govt. Museum.

Sajjan Garh
Dominating the city's skyline is the monsoon palace of Sajjan Garh . It offers a panoramic overview of the city's lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside.

Gulab Bagh
A spectacular rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. A library in the garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books.
Hotels in Udaipur
Higher Category Hotels
Taj Lake Palace
Shiv Niwas Palace
Fateh Prakash Palace
Udai Vilas Palace
Trident Hilton
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Medium Category Hotels
Hotel Rajdarshan
Hotel Shikarbadi
Shilpi Resorts
Paras Mahal
Udai Kothi
Hotel Shree Jagdish Mahal
Budget Catogary Hotels
Lakend Hotel
Rangniwas Palace
Hotel India International
Hotel Vishnupriya
Ram Pratap Palace
Nearby Hotels
Devi Garh
Jaisamand Island Resort
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