Udaipur is surely a destination vision of a romantic holiday. Each year thousands of tourists come from around the world to visit this romantic city. Udaipur is effortlessly accessible from major cities of India with Delhi, Bombay and Jaipur. Therefore, if you're tired of your hectic schedule and daily routine, then plan a trip to the city of lakes to ease their worries and tensions. A trip to the romantic city of Udaipur surely become a memorable part of their memories and to cherish these memories throughout his life.
The great palace of the city by the lake compliments the palace along with the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill. Udaipur is also the center for the performing arts, crafts and its famous festival of the thumbnail pictures Shilpa Gram is a center of attraction during the season.
Maharana Udai Singh II established Udaipur in 1568 after his citadel Chittorgarh was sacked by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The legend says that Udai Singh was channeled by a holy man excogitating on the hill near Pichola Lake to establish his capital on this little lot. Surrounded by Aravali Ranges, forests and lakes this place was less vulnerable than Chittorgarh.
Maharana Udai Singh died in 1572 and was won by Maharana Pratap who valiantly defended Udaipur attacks after Mughal. Maharana Pratap is the most revered Rajput icon and courageously fought against the Mughals in the Haldighati in 1576.
Mewar continuously defied foreign invaders and has a history of bloody battles until the British intervention in the nineteenth century, when it signed a treaty to defend Udaipur. Upon independence Udaipur merged into the Union of India.
Forts & Palaces in Udaipur
City Palace
City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Udai Singh began the building of the palace, but next Maharanas contributed several palaces and structures to those celebrating a surprising uniformness plan. The entrance to the Palace is the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. The Bari Pol or the big door leading to Tripoli, the triple door. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh on the gold and silver door, which was distributed to the population. Now is also the main box office.
Fateh Prakash Palace
It's like being in a cocoon of luxury real authentic Fateh Prakash Palace, the grand heritage palace HRHgroup. The warmth of royal hospitality greets you as you walk through the corridors lined with large paintings of the Mewar school that flourished in the seventeenth century until the late nineteenth century.
The Lake Palace
The Lake Palace is situated on Jag Niwas Island and surrounds the entire territory of 1.5 hectares of the island in the middle of Lake Pichola. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted into a 5 star palace hotel. It is a magical palace and its image in the middle of the lake is like a straight blade of a fairy tale book with a fantabulous taste of intricate craftsmanship and ethnic issues in the textiles and handicrafts from all highlight the beauty that is unmatched around the lake makes a pleasant murmur with its rippling waves and lapping, in addition to the fascinating moments.
Monuments & Havelis in Udaipur
Bagore-Ki Haveli
This is a very sociable old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Gangori Ghat. Badwan Amir Chand, Prime Minister of Mewar built in the 18th century. The palace has 100 rooms and a few very disturbing display of dresses and modern art. Glass and mirror inside the Haveli delicate work and well preserved.
Maharana Pratap Memorial
A bronze statue of Maharana Pratap story and the best horse of his beloved and faithful, which was fiercely about the safety of his master and stood by him until his last breath, stands at the top of Moti Magri (Pearl Mount) overlooking Fateh Sagar. Local people climb the hill to pay homage to Rana Pratap and "Chetak" his faithful steed, who was killed in the battle of Haldighati. Are the ruins of one of the strengths of the first Udaipur and there is also a charming Japanese rock garden away.
City Palace Museum
The main parts of the palace is now maintained as a museum displaying a huge range of different devices. Down a few steps from the way in the armory of the museum is showing a huge collection of safety equipment, weapons with lethal double-headed sword. The City Palace museum is entered through the Ganesh Deori significantly the gate of the Lord Ganesh.
Shilpgram Museum
Literally means "Town of Craftsmen" a living ethnographic museum is a representing the vast diversity of craft, art and culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark matter and dark brown red sand, along with wood carvings are the forte of this ethnic village. Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.A colorful art festival during winter seasons to the whole set up induces viatanity and zeal.
Ahar Museum
Located about two kilometers east of Udaipur is an impressive cluster of cenotaphs of the Maharana of Mewar. There are about nineteen cenotaphs of Maharanas cremated there. The most striking monument is that Maharana Amar Singh, who reigned from 1597 until 1620. Nearby is also Ahar Museum, where the screen is limited, but very rare earthen pottery.
Vintage Collection of Classic Car Museum
The collection within the grounds of Hotel Garden has a variety of classic vehicles and curiously rare, some ancient and noble Cadalec, Chevalate, Morais etc., while others are sleek and fast
Lakes in Udaipur
Lake Pichola
Pichola Lake derives its name from Pichola Village was submerged and Maharana Udai Singh enlarged the lake after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam known as Badipol and the lake is now 4 km long and 3 km wide. This picturesque lake encloses the Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir Island. And, the City Palace extends along its eastern shore.
Fateh Sagar Lake
This lovely lake surrounded by hills and forests was built by Maharana Jai Singh, north of Lake Pichola. It is an artificial lake dug in 1678, reconstructed by Maharana Fateh Singh A canal links the two, via Swaroop Sagar and Sagar Lakes position. The beautiful Nehru Island as well as an islet bearing a solar observatory rises from the lake.
Jaisamand Lake (51kms)
Maharana Jai Sigh had built this picturesque artificial lake. It is the second largest lake in Asia. The lake has elegant step leading to the water and marble Chhatri (cenotaphs) on its bank and a small Shiv temple marks the grace of the lake. On either side were built the palaces of the king queens favorite. The local tribe for Bhils still inhabit the island.
Rajsamand Lake
On the way to Kumbhalgarh lies their royal lake with a magnificent dam created in the 17th century offers a spectacular view of the sunset adorned with beautiful torans [arches] and chhatris and number of attractive pavilions. Stunning sculpture and Sanskrit verses are clearly inscribed in the small shop of a counterparty Nathdwara.
Parks in Udaipur
Sahelion Ki Bari
Maharana Sangram Singh behind this in the mid 18. The "garden of the maidens' brings to mind the lifestyle of the ladies of the court. The beautiful gardens appear discrete and impeccable taste. There are four pools with delicate kiosks, and all are flowers, gardens, pools and fountains protected by a series of walls and trees. The foundation of the Sahelion ki bari functions solely by water pressure and no pumps are used.The garden has a lotus pool, a living room decorated with paintings and glass mosaics.
Temples in Udaipur
Jag Mandir
This is the other island palace in Lake Pichola, which was built by Maharana Karan Singh as a hideout for Prince Khurram the child out of Emperor Jehangir the implacable foe of the Maharana. The reason for the aid was that the prince was the son of a Rajput mother. It is also said that Shah Jahan [prince Khurram] derived some of these ideas for the Taj Mahal from this palace when he stayed there in 1623-1624. The island has some striking carving as a row of elephants that looks as if he saved the island. The chhatri exquisitely carved in stone gray and blue is another example.
Jagdish Mandir
Built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrines a stone image of Lard Vishnu black. There is a bronze image of Lord bird carrier Garuda. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators, elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in levels.
Eklingji
A RELIGIOUS COMPLEX Northern region of Mewar (22 Kms) It houses 108 temples chiselled sandstone and marble, this temple was built Eklingji in 734 AD. Surrounded by high walls, dedicated to Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity adored under the epithet of EKLINGA).
Nathdwara
Nathdwara is situated 48 kms from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite temple was built in the 17 o'clock precisely defined by the Lord. The legends say that the image of Lord Krishna was being transferred to a safer place to Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Udaipur Excursions
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Located 64 km north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali mountain fortress was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained unconquered. He also served the rulers of Mewar as a refuge in times of conflict.
Chittourgarh Fort
Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its strong massive hill, which is a representation of culture and values of Rajput. The fort stands on a site of 240 hectares in a 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.
Haldighati
Extensive land, to the south west of Nathdwara, this historical site witnessed the great legends battle between Maharana Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1576 AD.
Ranakpur
Beautiful sculptures Jain temples mark the glory of this landmark. Marked as one of the five holy places for the Jain community, these were created in the 15 century. During the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. The central Chaumukha [four faced temple] is dedicated to Adinathji the temple is an amazing creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars all carved from clear and no two are alike is impressive evidence of the genius sense of architecture that enhances the charm of place.
Sajjangarh
High on a hill just outside Udaipur lies this dramatic 18th century palace, with a breathtaking view of the Mewar countryside Originally conceived as a center for astronomical five-story tower, which was later abandoned and used as a monsoon palace and the hunting lodge.
Ghanerao
It is a small town famous for its castle now converted into a hotel. highlight the castle in the pavilion in the central courtyard, where musicians perform. Also near the castle are the cenotaphs of former rulers. Mahavira temple, a Jain temple is also one of the highlights of the city.
Udaipur Fairs & Festivals
Shilpgram Fair
Literally agency "Town of Craftsmen" a active ethnographic building is a apery the all-inclusive assortment of craft, art and ability amid assorted Indian states, but the admirable terracotta plan mainly in aphotic amount and aphotic amber red sand, forth with copse carvings are the ability of this indigenous village.
Mewar Festival
The Mewar Anniversary is acclaimed to acceptable the appearance of spring. It coincides with the anniversary of Gangaur in Udaipur, and has a altered agreeableness about it. The women folk accumulate to dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and again backpack them in a august advance through altered locations of the city.
Wildlife in Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
Is amid in the a lot of asperous of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. It takes name afterwards the absorbing celebrated acropolis of Kumbhalgarh, which appear into appearance over the Park.
It is 578 sq Kms in breadth and at an distance of 500 to 1,300m. It is home to a actual ample array of agrarian life, some of which are awful endangered species.
The agrarian activity includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, boscage cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope), chinkara and hare.
The bird activity at Kumbhalgarh is aswell gratifying. The commonly shy and untrusted blah boscage fowl can be spotted here. Peacocks and Doves can be sighted consistently agriculture on grains broadcast by the boscage guards. Bird like the red activation owls, Parakeets, aureate Oriole, blah Pigeons, Bulbul, Dove and white breasted kingfisher can aswell be apparent abreast the baptize holes.
Kumbhalgarh’s accustomed adorableness is alluring abounding tourists and abnormally for its accessibility from Udaipur, which is 100 Kms from here. Foot tracking and horse carnival organised by bounded bout operators are proving to be actual popular.
A archetypal carnival avenue enters the altar from the Kumbhalgarh Fort and acid beyond the altar it alcove Ghanerao, and again borders an old alone road. On this road, one can afterimage Chinkaras, Neelgais, four horned Antelope and abounding birds.
Reaching Udaipur
By Air
Udaipur is well linked to all the major cities which comprise Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Jaipur.
By Bus
Rajasthan Roadways run actual adequate choice & air conditioned buses from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad to Udaipur. The anchorage are actual good, and it takes about 8-9 hr. from Jaipur. You can aswell appear by auto from Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
By Train
Udaipur is linked to lots of major cities of India. There are every day trains from Delhi, Jaipur.The best train between Delhi and Udaipur, the daily Chetak Express. Trains take around twelve Hrs from Jaipur to Udaipur.
