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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
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663 km
Bombay
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797 km
Jaipur
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406 km
Jodhpur
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266 km
Ranakpur
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98  km
Jaisalmer
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574 km
MountAbu
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187 km
Ajmer
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264 km
Ahmadabad
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262 km

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