Places to Visit in Udaipur iv

Udaipur is also referred as ‘The Most Romantic City ‘and most beautiful of city of India. The tourist flocks to this beautiful city in the heart of Aravalli hills. Tourist comes in Udaipur from all over the world. This city of Rajasthan is fascinating the blend of sound and experience .It has interconnected three lakes Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichhola and the Swaroop Sagar Lake. It is the living memory of heroic past.

1. Fateh Sagar lake:

Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur. It is an artificial lake named after the Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and the Mewar, constructed to the north west of the Udaipur, constructed to the north west of the Udaipur, located to the north of the Lake Pichola in the 1680s.

It is one of the four lakes of Udaipur city, the other three being the Lake Pichola (within the Udaipur town), Udai Sagar Lake (13km to the east of the Udaipur) and the Dhebar Lake or the Jaisamand Lake.

2. Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Saheliyon-ki-Bari (courtyard of the Maidens) is the major garden and the popular tourist space in Udaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in northern part of the city and has the fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by the Maharana Bhopal Singh.  Saheliyon ki Bari means the Garden of the Maidens. There is also the small museum here.

3. Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum:

Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal is the cultural institution in the Udaipur in Rajasthan state in India engaged in studying folk art, culture, songs and festivals of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the Madhya Pradesh and to popularise and propagate the folk arts, folk dances and folk literature. It was set up in 1952 by the Devilal Samar. The institution has the museum that exhibits the collection of folk articles from the Rajasthan like rural dresses, ornaments, dolls, musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.

4. Bagore-ki-Haveli

Bagore ki Haveli is the haveli in Udaipur in Rajasthan state in India. It is right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at the Gangore Ghat.

The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes and modern art. The glass and mirror in the interiors are Haveli work. It also preserves an example of Mewar painting on the walls of the Queen's Chamber. The two peacocks made from small pieces of colourful glasses are examples of glasswork.

5. Ahar

Ahar is a small town in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan. The place is famous for being the cremation ground of the rulers of Mewar.

Cenotaphs Ahar Cenotaphs still boast the courage and valour of the rulers of Mewar. People visit this place to pay homage to the great rulers. Ahar has not less than 19 cenotaphs of the kings, who were cremated here. These memorial monuments have striking columns raised on big platforms sheltered by of arched roofs. The architraves of the roofs are embellished with ornamentations that will remind you of the 15th century temples. On the single upright stone of these architraves, you will find an image of Lord Shiva and a figure representing Maharana with his 'Satis' (his wives, who immolated in his cremation flames).

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Udaipur is the most popular tourist destination in India and most favourite place for marriage destination. It has many attractions to catch the attentions of the tourist. Here are some tourist attraction of Udaipur:

1. Ambrai Ghat

Ambrai Ghat is the great place for enjoying the photography; the location offers many vantage points. It offers the 240 degree panoramic view of the city of Udaipur. Ambrai Ghat is also known as Hanuman Ghat .

Ambrai Ghat is located on the bank of Lake Pichola.  City palace, the largest palace in Udaipur is in directly opposite of Ambrai Ghat. Anbrai Ghat confronts the Lake Palace of Jag Niwas, which is the luxurious hotel featuring the white marble walls, located on the natural foundation.

2. Monsoon Palace:

The Monsoon Palace, also known as the Sajjan Garh Palace, is a hilltop palatial residence in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan in India, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake. It is named Sajjangarh after Maharan Sajjan Singh (1874–1884) of the Mewar Dynasty, who built it in 1884. The palace offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. It was built chiefly to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it is popularly known as Monsoon Palace. It is said that the Maharana built it at the top of the hill to get a view of his ancestral home, Chittaurgarh. Previously owned by the Mewar royal family, it is now under the control of the Forest Department of the Government of Rajasthan and has recently been opened to the public. The palace provides a beautiful view of the sunset.

3. Shilpgram:

Shilpgram at the Udaipur also known as the Craft Village or the Artisan’s village. It is situated at the distance of 3 kilometres west from the Udaipur near the Havala Village. The Rural Arts and the Crafts Complex is the centre of artisan’s village and is envisaged as the breathtaking ethnographic museum to portray the ways of life of the rural and the tribal citizens of the western Zone.

The Shilpgram Festival is organised every year in the month of November or December thus one should try visiting during these months.

4. Moti Magri:

Moti Magri overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan.
A top the Moti Magri or the Pearl Hill is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap which was the bronze statue of the Maharana astride his lovable horse “Chetak”.

5. Vintage Classic Cars Museum

The Vintage Classic Casrs Museum displays the royal collection of the 22 vintage cars including the seven seats 1938 Cadillac and the 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom.

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Places to Visit in Udaipur -ii

 Udaipur, the most romantic city of Rajasthan because of its famous palaces and lakes. Natural beauty and nature of Udaipur is the main attraction of the place. At this place one can find millions of tourist every time. The palaces of the Udaipur city depict the lifestyle of the ancient times.
Here list of top places to visit in Udaipur are:

1. Kumbhalgarh Fort:

The Kumbhalgarh Fort is the Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of the Rajasthan state in the western India. It is the world heritage site including in the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Built during the course of 15th century by the Rana Kumbha and it is enlarged through the 19th century. Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of the Maharana Pratap, the great king and the warrior of the Mewar.

2. Eklingji Temple:

Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex in Udaipur District of Rajasthan in western India. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan.
Eklingji Temple is dedicated to the lord Shiva of the Hindu religion.  The temple was built in 734 A.D. by Bappa Rawal. Since from that time Eklingji has been the ruiling deity of Mewar rulers.
 The double-storied temple looks awesome with its pyramid style of roof and distinctly carved tower. Outer walls of the temple are stretched with steps that descend touching the serene waters. The main temple, from inside is a huge pillar hall or mandap that is sheltered by hefty pyramid roof.  On entering in this hall, one will be welcomed by a silver image of Nandi. There are two other images of Nandi carved in black stone and brass respectively in the temple.

3. Mansapurna Karni Ropeway:

The Mansapurna Karni Ropeway is a favourite among all the age groups. It is between two mountains on the bank of Lake Pichola, this cable car gets the best views of Udaipur and its architectural wonders.

4. Jaisamand Lake:

Jaisamand Lake is also known as Dhebar Lake. It is the Asia’s second-largest artificial lake. It is located in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan state in the western India. It was created in the 17th century when the Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built the marble dam across the Gomati River.
The Jaisamand Lake is built by the Maharana Jai Singh in 1685.

5. Udaipur Solar Observatory:

The Udaipur Solar Observatory is in the Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an Island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. The Sky conditions at the Udaipur are quite favourable for the solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds).

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Udaipur is the very popular tourist destination. Apart from its history, culture and scenic location, Udaipur is also known for its Rajput-era palace. Many of its palaces now have been converted into the heritage hotels. It is often called the “Venice of the East” and is also named as the “Lake City” or “City of Lakes”. Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered the most beautiful lakes in the country.


All garnered with the Mewar’s passion of beauty, leisure and creation, the lake city is perfect mix of the beauty, culture, architecture and the heritage. Here is the list of Udaipur attraction:

1. City Palace:

Udaipur City palace is one of the marvels of the Rajasthan; it is located peacefully on the banks of the Lake Pichola. This majestic city palace is most visited tourist attraction of the Udaipur and often distinguished as the largest palace complex in the Rajasthan. Initially, the Maharana Udai Singh built this wonder but the present form of the Palace is the result of Subsequent additions by this successors.

City Palace in Udaipur was built in amazing style and is considered the largest of its type in the Rajasthan, the fusion the Rajasthani and the Mughal architecture and it was built on the hill top that gives the panoramic view of the city and its surrounding, including the several historic monuments such as the Lake Palace in the Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir on the another island in the lake Palace in the Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir on the another Island in the lake, the Jagdish Temple close to the palace, the Monsoon Palace on top of an overlooking hillock nearby and the Neemach Mata Temple.

2. Lake Pichola:

Lake Pichola, is situated in Udaipur city in the Rajasthan is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, it is named after the nearby the Picholi Village. Udaipur, without this Lake Pichola is unimaginable. This 4 kilometres long Man-Made lake is considered to be the most beautiful lake of the city. The two Island, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within the Lake Pichola and have been developed with several palaces to provide the view of lake.

The beauty of this lake has not separated anyone to attract towards it. The lake looks more enchanting with the scenic surroundings. Lake Pichola is enveloped by the lofty Palaces, temples, bathing Ghats and elevated hills on all its sides.

3. Lake Palace:

The lake palace formerly known as Jag Niwas is the luxury hotel which has 83 rooms and the suites featuring the white marble walls. The Lake Palace is located on the island of the Jag Niwas in the Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India and its natural foundation spans 4 acres.

Lake Palace is Jewel of Udaipur. It is most visited palaces of Udaipur. With the lush green Aravalis in the backdrop and the Lake Pichola beneath, Lake Palace is one of the most romantic man-made structures

4. Jag Mandir:

Jag Mandir is the palace built in the Lake Pichola. It is also known as the “Lake Garden Palace”. The palace is located in Udaipur city in the Indian state of the Rajasthan. Ithe construction of this palace was started in 1551 by the Maharana Amar Singh, continued by the Maharana Karan Singh (1620- 1652) to serve as a hiding place for Prince Khurram (popularly known as Shah Jahan). It is named as “Jagat Mandir” in the honour of the last named Maharana  Jagat Singh.


In the Jag Mandir Palace, Gull Mahal catches major attention as this is the palace where the Prince Khurram lived with his family. Gul Mahal is made in the Islamic style of the architecture and the hall also has amazing interior and is decorated with the Muslim crescent.  Other pavilions that are worth watching are Bara Patharon ka Mahal, Kunwar Pada Ka Mahal was meant for the crowned prince. The Zenana Mahal offered several chambers for the ladies of the Royalty.

5. Jagdish Temple:

Jagdish Temple is one of the most famous temples of Udaipur. It is located in the City Palace of Udaipur. The temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In the 1651, the Jagdish temple was built by the Maharana Jagat Singh who ruled the Udaipur during the 1628-53. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan) the preserver of the Universe.

Jagdish temple is celebrated for being the largest temple in the city of the Udaipur. The gateway of this temple can sited at the distance of 150 metres from the Bara Pol of the City Palace.

The temple is raised on the tall terrace and was completed in 1651. It attaches the double storey Mandapa (hall) t0 the double-storey saandhara (with the covered ambulatory) shrine. The Mandapa has another storey tucked within its pyramidal bell roof while the hollow clustered spire over the Shrine contains the two more, nonfictional stories.

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