CITY PALACE
The City Palace Udaipur is situated by the side of
Lake Pichola. The Palace was started by Maharana
Udai Singhji in 1559.
thereafter the other Maharanas added several palaces and
structures to the magnificent complex. Hati Pol is
the entry to the Palace. The Bari Pol or the Big gate
leads you to the Tripolia, balconies and towers surmount the palace
which gives a wonderful view of the lake Pichola. The Mor Chawk is the peacock square
which has gained its name from the blue mosaic in glass of a peacock that
is in the walls.
The main part of the palace is now converted to a museum
with different artifacts which are of tourist
interest.
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FATEH PRAKASH PALACE
The Fateh Prakash Palace is an architecture
depicting Luxury, warmth and the grand
heritage. This palace owned by the HRH group.
The suites which are facing the lake facing are much
in demand. It's a
legacy which is well maintained. since the early decades of the twentieth century when Maharana Fateh Singh during 1884 -
1930 ruled Mewar. Even today the warmth and traditions are kept
alive.
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LAKE PICHOLA
Maharana Udai Singh
enlarged the lake after he founded the city. There
is also a masonry dam known as Badipol. It is
indeed a very picturesque lake which has the Jag Niwas Island and the Jag
Mandir. On the eastern banks of the Lake Pichola is
the City Palace of Udaipur.
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JAG MANDIR
Jag mandir was used as the hideout for Prince Khurram,
who later was known as emperor Shah Jahan. It is
situated on the other side of the island palace in Lake
Pichola, The island has very intricate carvings. Within
the palace there is also a temple dedicated to the Lord Jagdish.
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THE LAKE PALACE
Situated on the Jag Niwas Island is the Lake Palace
which spans about 1.5 hectare of the island
amidst Pichola Lake. The Lake palace was built
by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 as a royal summer palace.
Today is converted in to a five star palace hotel.
Tourists from across the world visit the Lake Palace
to add to their mesmerizing memories of Rajasthan.
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SHIVNIWAS PALACE
Imposing building with suites having panaromic view of lake pichola. This 5 star luxury hotel is managed by HRH Group of Hotels.
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JAGDISH MANDIR
During 1651, Maharana Jagat Singh I built this
Jadish temple, the largest and
most splendid temple of Udaipur which enshrines
Lord Vishnu. The craft inside the temple is worth
viewing.
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Maharana Pratap Memorial (MOTI MAGARI)
The statue of Maharana Pratap and his favorite loyal
horse Chetak is located at the
top of Moti Magri. The statue is made of alloy of
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RAJSAMAND LAKE
Created in the 17th century by Maharana Raj
Singh. On the dam there are white marble
arches which have Mewar history engraved
on black marble.
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FATEH SAGAR LAKE
Surrounded by hills and woodland is the Fatesh Sagar
Lake which was constructed by Maharana jai Singh.
This lake is an artificial lake built in 1678,
it was again constructed and enlarged by Maharana Fateh Singhji. There is also a linking canal which links
Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lakes. There is also a solar observatory
situated in one of the island.
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SAHELION KI BARI
During the 18th century this 'Garden for maidens'
called the 'Sahelio-ki-bari' was built by
Maharana Sangram singh. There are four pools and
beautiful flowerbeds, lawns, fountains amidst walls
and trees. The water flow in the garden works on the
natural pressure of water. There is a lotus pool, a sitting room decorated with
mosaics, paintings and fine glass work. Tourists
enjoy the mesmerizing nostalgia.
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VINTAGE CAR COLLECTION
The grand limousines & cars showcased in
Garden Hotel belongs to Royal House of Mewar and are
in perfect working conditions. The magnificent Rolls
Royce, 1939 Cadillac, rare Mercedes models, 1936
Vauxhall, 1937 Opel & MG-TC 1946 convertible are
on display.
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SHILPGRAM
The word Shipgram means "Craftsmen's Village" is a museum
which depicting diverse arts, craft and the rich
culture of Udaipur and surrounding areas. It also
display some of the finest terracotta work and
wooden carvings.
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AHAR
About 2 kms in the east of Udaipur is a highly impressive cluster of cenotaphs
there are about nineteen in number cenotaphs of Maharanas
who are cremated here.
Nearby is also Ahar Museum which display a rare
variety of earthen pottery, sculptures and
archeological findings.
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| Udaipur is well connected by Air, Rail and Road with
all major cities.
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Ranakpur Jain temples
This magnificient Jain temple
made in white marble was built in 15th Century AD. Open
all four sides, it enshrines four faced image of
Adinath. The temple is an oustanding creation with 29
halls and 1444 pillars all carved. The carvings of
ceilings of all halls are exquisite. The temple is open
for visitors after 12 noon.
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Maharani Bagh
This beautiful orchard Palace belongs to the Royal family of
Jodhpur, is the most convenient place to have lunch, if you
are traveling Jodhpur to Udaipur or vice versa. Overnight
accommodation also available.
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Distances
Jodhpur -188 kms
Udaipur -90 kms
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