Udaipur

June 24, 2018

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.

Places to visit in Udaipur

: Bada Mahal Dating back to 17th century, Bada Mahal is an incredible structural marvel. Constructed in Rajput-Mughal architectural style, the Mahal is considered as the Men??s section of the City Palace.

: Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum If you are interested in artifacts and curious to know how of making these items then Bharatiya Lok kala Museum is definitely the place for you. Located to the north of Chetak circle in Udaipur,

: City Palace One of the best architectural marvels in the state of Rajasthan, the City Palace in Udaipur is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. The grand white City Palace is a heritage building, almost like a fairy-tale, and it showcases the best elements of Rajput Culture and arts.

: Doodh Talai Musical Garden Doodh Talai Musical garden is a rock and fountain garden which is a great place to enjoy the sunset and one can see the wide expanse of the city. Also, there is an Areal tramway (cable car) connecting a garden of Doodh Talai and the Karni mata Temple.

: Eklingji Temple Almost 22km away from Udaipur, Eklingji Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Taking a cab to this temple is the most convenient way to reach it. It is one of the most famous temples of Rajasthan, also known for its remarkable architecture.

: Fateh Sagar Lake Fateh Sagar Lake, placed in the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar and built to the north-west of Udaipur, located to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s, is one of the four lakes of the Udaipur city,

: Gulabh Bagh and Zoo For a fulfilled and enriched trip you must visit Gulab Bagh and Zoo which is not merely a garden but a paradise for those who wish to experience more in less time.

: Haldighaati This is a historic site located 40km from the Udaipur city and is famous for the battle between the Mughals and the Rajputs led by Maharana Pratap. There is a cenotaph with thin, delicate marble columns dedicated to Rana Pratap's horse.

: Jag Mandir palace An exquisite palace placed in an estuary Island in Pichola Lake, Jag Mandir Palace offer a blissful view of sunset and the spacious courtyard with black and white marble tiles Is a striking feature of this architectural marvel.

: Jagdish Temple Dedicated to the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu, the Jagdish Temple stands in the City Palace Complex in the city of Udaipur. Beautiful carvings, numerous appealing statues and an atmosphere of serenity make this place of worship an ideal choice for seekers of solace and faith.

: Jaisamand Lake Jaisamand Lake is the second largest artificial lake in Asia. There are seven islands in the lake, one of which is still inhabited by a local tribe, also it has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on the dam

: Lake Pichola The oldest and one of the largest lakes of Udaipur, Lake Pichola is enveloped by lofty Palaces, temples, bathing ghats and elevated hills on all its sides.

: Maharana Pratap Smarak Overlooks the charming Fateh Sagar Lake, Maharana Pratap Memorial comprises of a marvelous bronze statue Maharana Pratap sitting on his faithful horse Chetak. Many people come here to pay their homage to the Rajput Hero, Maharana Pratap and his loyal horse.

: Nehru Garden Constructed in an Island at the heart of Fateh Sagar Lake, Nehru Garden encloses many distinct water fountains resembling those in Brindavan Gardens of Mysore. Another major attraction of the garden is a floating restaurant, in a boat shape.

: Saheliyon Ki Bari A majestic garden located in one of the shores of Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon-ki-Bari has expensive lawns, shady cool walking lanes and imposing fountains. It is one of the best places in Udaipur to relax.

: Sajjangarh Palace Also known as Monsoon Palace, Sajjangarh Palace is located at a peak Bansdara Mountain as high as about 944 m above the sea level overlooking the famous Pichola Lake.

: Shilp Gram Located at the foot hills of Aravali Mountains in Udaipur, Shilpgram is a craftsmen's village which encloses twenty-six huts constructed in traditional architectural styles and these huts display many house hold decorative articles.

: Sukhadia Circle Sukhadia Circle, also called The Heart Of Panchvati, is located In the north of the Udaipur city. This splendid turn around Panchwati is a small pond amidst which lies a 21 Ft high three-tiered fountain.

: Vintage Car Museum Located just a few kilometers away from the magnificent City Palace Vintage Car Museum is an awesome place for automobile and car lovers.