Udaipur – The City of Lakes
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It is the jewel of Mewar, a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1,200 years, making it the oldest dynasty in India, perhaps in the world!
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It is the jewel of Mewar, a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1,200 years, making it the oldest dynasty in India, perhaps in the world! Claiming descent from Surya, the sun God, they were the only Rajput princes who steadfastly refused to marry with the powerful Mughals. The capital of the Sisodia dynasty was Chittor till the 6th century, when it was moved to Udaipur, named after Maharana Udai Singh. Udaipur continued to be the capital of Mewar until the throne fell into the hands of the British in 1818. It was then declared a princely state and held the same title till 1947, when India gained independence. The city is perfectly placed in the backdrop of lush green picturesque natural beauty in the midst of Aravalli Mountain Ranges. It is a lake city with three interconnected lakes, the Pinchola Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake and Fateh Sagar Lake. If Jaipur is the pink city, Udaipur is a study in white. The city is known its palaces, museums, temples, lake, and gardens. The City Palace and Museum is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The museum has a stunning collection of objects belonging to different Maharanas of Udaipur. There are several palaces of interest around here, including the majestic Chittaurgarh the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful jain temples of Ranakpur, Eklingli and Nathdwara and the cool retreat of Mr.Abu make the visit to Go Udaipur a memorable one. Udaipur is undoubtedly a dream destination for a romantic holiday. Every year, thousands of tourists come from all over the globe to visit this romantic city. Udaipur is easily accessible from all the major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.
Places to see : Udaipur, the city of beauty hypnotizes the tourist’s psyche and captures the visitor’s heart to the extent that it lands up being the most frequented city in the tour of Indian cities.
City Palace : The palace complex rises 30 meters above Lake Pichola and extended up to 244 meters. The mesmerizing beauty of the palace is surrounded by the towers, balconies, small domes and endless windows that give a sense of ecstasy. The palace leaves an everlasting impression on mind as you see from the rooftop, the glittering granite and marbles carved out with a grace giving a glance of a great composition of Chinese and European architecture.
Lake Palace : This palace is located on the lake Pichola and is a tourist’s favourite tourist spot. The white marble reflected on the calm, serene lake waters is a sight to behold. A must see for a traveler. This palace cum fort is also known as Jag Niwas. This was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in the year 1754.
Jag Mandir : Another island in the Lake Pichola, which is known for its beautiful garden courtyard. Shah Jahan took refuge here while revolting against his father.
Jagdeesh Temple : At a short distance is the Sahelion-ki-Bari or the Garden of Maidens which has four pools and delicately carved kiosks and elephants in marble. Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular tourist spot. Close to the City Palace is the Jagdish Temple which displays some commanding sculpted figures and elaborately ornamented interiors.
Fateh Prakash Palace : Maharana Fateh Singh was the real occupant of this palace and stayed there between 1884 and1935 A.D. A perfect example of luxury and style, Fateh Prakash Palace is another must in Udaipur Tour.
How to reach :
Air : Daily Service to and from New Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Nearest Airport is in Dabok Airport, 24 km. from Udaipur city.
Rail : The Railway Station is about 4 Km. from the city centre. Udaipur is directly connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.
Bus : The Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh road transport corporation operate buses to Udaipur from various region. Udaipur is connected by major road link between Mumbai and Delhi.
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