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|| Bundi || Chittorgarh
|| Jaipur || Jaisalmer
|| Jodhpur || Kota
|| Kumbalgarh || Mount
Abu || Pushkar || Ranakpur
|| Ranthambhor || Sariska
|| Shekhawati || Udaipur

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The
City of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes,
hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched
in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds
and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters
and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and
narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of herioc past, epitomising
valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake
Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the Jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty
for 1200 years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend
associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder,
was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking
the Lake Pichhola. The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to
build a palace at this favourably located spot with a fertile valley
watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an ampitheatre
of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded
the city in 1559 A.D.
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TOURIST
PLACES
City
Palace
Amajestic
architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by
crenallated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions,
teracces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.The main entrance is
through the triple arched gate, the "Tripolia" with eight
marble porticos. The maharanas were weighed under the gate in gold,
the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace.
The
Suraj Gokhada, the balcony of the sun, is where the suryavanshi maharanas
of Mewar presented themselves to the people in time of trouble to restore
their confidence. The 'Mor Chowk' known for its exquisite peacock mosaics
in glass and the 'Chini Chitrshala' noted for its blue and white ceramics
are other attractions in the Palace.
Jagdish Temple:
Built in 1651 A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, the Indo-Aryan temple is
the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy
sculpted images.
Saheliyon-Ki-Bari(Garden of the maids of Honour):
This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal
ladies came for a stroll and hence the name. The garden has many fountains
in its four delightful pools, chiselled kiosks and marble elephants.
Pichhola Lake:
The
picturesque lake that entanced Maharaja Udai Singh. It was later enlarged
by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples bathing
ghats and embankments. Two islands palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas
(Lake Place) on the lake are of breathtaking magnificence.
The placid Lake Pichola, has a masonry dam, known as the Badipol, and
the lake is now four kms in length and three kms in width. Nevertheless,
it remains fairly shallow and actually dries up in severe droughts and
one can walk up to the island palaces from the shore. The City Palace
extends a considerable distance along the east bank of the lake. South
of the palace runs down a pleasant garden, to the lake. North of the
palace, one can wander along the lake shore, where one comes across
some interesting ghats. The sunset over this lake is absolutely blissful.
Pichola is encircled on all sides by numerous palaces, marble temples,
family mansions, dark hills and rows of bathing ghats, which is thronged
by bathers at dawn. .
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EXCURSIONS
Eklingji (22km) : Built in 734 A.D.
is the beautifully sculpted temple complex with 108 temples within its
high walls. The temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity
of Mewar rulers. The walled complex encloses an elaborately pillared
hall or 'mandap' under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image
of Lord Shiva in black marble.
Nagda (23 km) : The ancient site
dating back to the 6th century A.D. is renowned for the Sas-Bahu temples
(9th-10th century A.D.) with interesting architecture and carvings.
The splendid Jain temples of Adbudji are also worth a visit.
Nathdwara (48 km) : The most reverred
17th century shrine, dedicated to shrinathji or Lord Krishna, attracts
thousands of pilgrims from all over the country, especially during Diwali,
Holi and Janmashtami when their number exceeds a lakh. Non Hindus are
not permitted inside and photography is prohibited.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
| Area |
|
36.27
Sq km. |
| Altitude |
|
577
Meters |
| Climate |
Max |
Min |
| Summer |
38.3°c |
28.8°c |
| winter |
28.3°c |
10.6°c |
| Rainfall |
|
61
cm |
| Clothing |
Summer |
Winter |
| |
Light
tropical |
Woollen |
| Best
season |
|
September-March |
| Languages |
|
English,Hindi,Rajasthani |
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HOW
TO GET THERE
Air: Dabok Airport is 24 km from
the city centre. Daily Indian Airlines flights connect Udaipur with
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
Rail : Udaipur is directly linked
by rail with major cities. Some important train connections are : 9643
Express (Udaipur-Himatnagar); 9616 Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Jaipur-Ajmer-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur)
Road : Udaipur is connected by road
with the major cities of India. Some important distances are :
|
Delhi
|
-
|
663
km
|
|
Bombay
|
-
|
797
km
|
|
Jaipur
|
-
|
406
km
|
|
Jodhpur
|
-
|
266
km
|
|
Ranakpur
|
-
|
98
km
|
|
Jaisalmer
|
-
|
574
km
|
|
MountAbu
|
-
|
187
km
|
|
Ajmer
|
-
|
264
km
|
|
Ahmadabad
|
-
|
262
km
|
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