Udaipur
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal : This unique museum of to"/'Well connected, folk art exhibits a rich collection of folk dresses, Koarf.-Well connected by a good road network. ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. Famous nuppet shows of Udaipur are also organised here.
Saheliyon ki Bari or the 'Gardens of the Maids': The well laid out garden flanking the embankment of the Fateh Sagar lake was built for the forty eight young ladies-in-waiting, who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The gardens noted for their discreet and impeccable taste are studded with four lotus pools with dainty kiosks, marble pavilions and elephant shaped fountains. The colourful flower beds, lawns are protected by a series of walls and shady trees.
Pratap Memorial: The memorial atop Moti Magri or 'Pearl hillock' commemorates Maharana Pratap, the most distinguished son of Mewar, whose chivalrous deeds have become legendary. A fine bronze statue of Maharana Pratap on his loyal horse Chetak, overlooks the serene waters of Fateh Sagar. Adjacent to the memorial is a Japanese Rock Garden, known as Bhamashah Park.
Fateh Sagar: It was built in 1678, by Maharana Jai Singh to the north of Lake Pichola and the two lakes are linked by a canal. The lake enclosed on three sides by hills is named after Fateh Singh, who undertook renovations of the lake and rebuilt the dam. The beautiful Nehru Park with a boat shaped cafe is set amidst the waters of Fateh Sagar. It can be reached by boat.
Ahar (3 kms.) : This ancient capital of Sisodias and archaeological site has exquisite cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. The Government Museum here exhibits some of the finds like, earthen pots, iron objects and other art items, dating back to 5,000 years.
Sajjan Garh: The 'palace for monsoon' is set atop a steep hill and affords a fine view of the lake city and its surroundings.
Gulab Bagh or Sajjan Niwas Garden : The well laid out garden built by Maharana Sajjan Singh is noted for its majestic beauty. An elegant building houses a library with h rich and rare collection of old books and ancient handwritten manuscripts.
Shilpgram (3 kms.): The rural arts and crafts village nestling amidst theAravali range was established as a West Zone Cultural Centre. It is dotted with huts built by craftsperson from the members of various states of India and provides a platform for the rural craftsperson representing various regions. The Shilpgram Utsav celebrated here provides a fine glimpse into the multifacets of Indian art and culture.
Udaipur, the
'City of Lakes' sprawling picturesquely on the slopes of a low ridge
along the banks of Pichola and Fatehsagar lakes was founded by Maharana Udai
Singh in 1559. It became the new capital of the Ranas of Mewar,
after the death
of Maharana Pratap in 1597. The
beautiful city is surrounded by an ampitheatre of low hills and studded with
placid blue lakes, white marble palaces, graceful gardens and sacred shrines.
The amazing city is indeed a perfect blend of natural beauty and history,
offering a great vaccation to tourists with varied interests.
Tourist Acctration in Udaipur
- City Palace
- Lake Pichola
- Lake Palace or Jag Mahal
- Jag Mandir
- Jag Mandir
- Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Saheliyon ki Bari or the 'Gardens of the Maids'
- Pratap Memorial:
- Fateh Sagar:
- Ahar
- Sajjan Garh
- Gulab Bagh or Sajjan Niwas Garden
- Shilpgram
City Palace: This largest palace
complex of Rajasthan is perched majestically on a low ridge, towering above the
placid waters of Pichola. The construction of this 30.4 metres high and 244
metres long structure was initiated by Udai Singh and was built over a span of
over three hundred years. It is a conglomeration of eleven palaces, numerous
courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The
complex is approached through 'Hathi Pol' or the 'Elephant gate', along the
main street of the old city, near the famous Jagdish temple. The 'Bara Pol' or
the 'Great Gate' brings you to the first courtyard which leads to the 'Tripolia
Gate', with eight carved marble arches or torans. Located inside are various
attractions like, the Suraj Gokhada or the 'Balcony of Sun', Bada Mahal, Sheesh
Mahal, Bhim Vilas, Mor Chowk or 'Peacock courtyard', the Zenana Mahal or
'women's quarters' and Chini Chitrasala, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and
ShambhuNiwas etc.
Lake Pichola: Picturesque Pichola
surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments is about 4
kms. in length and 3 kms. wide. The main attractions are its two island palaces
Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, set splendidly amidst the turquoise waters of the
lake. The majestic city palace sprawls along the eastern bank of the lake.
Visit Bansi Ghat (City Palace Jetty), for a boat ride.
Lake Palace or Jag Mahal: The magnificent white palace on the Jag Niwas island is
one of the most beautiful palaces of the world. It was built in 1754, by
Maharana Jagat Singh II and has now been converted into a luxury hotel.
Jag Mandir : The construction of
this island palace of Pichhola was initiated by Maharaja Karan Singh and
several additions were made by Maharana Jagat Singh. Prince Khurram (Shahjahan)
took refuge here when he rebelled against his father.
Jagdish Mandir : This magnificent temple
of Lord Vishnu was built in 1615, by Maharana Jagat Singh I. The shrine is
approached through a steep flight of 32 steps, flanked by stone elephants. The
external walls and the plinth are adorned with bas reliefs friezes. The main sanctum
has a black marble statue of Lord Vishnu.
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal : This unique museum of to"/'Well connected, folk art exhibits a rich collection of folk dresses, Koarf.-Well connected by a good road network. ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. Famous nuppet shows of Udaipur are also organised here.
Saheliyon ki Bari or the 'Gardens of the Maids': The well laid out garden flanking the embankment of the Fateh Sagar lake was built for the forty eight young ladies-in-waiting, who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The gardens noted for their discreet and impeccable taste are studded with four lotus pools with dainty kiosks, marble pavilions and elephant shaped fountains. The colourful flower beds, lawns are protected by a series of walls and shady trees.
Pratap Memorial: The memorial atop Moti Magri or 'Pearl hillock' commemorates Maharana Pratap, the most distinguished son of Mewar, whose chivalrous deeds have become legendary. A fine bronze statue of Maharana Pratap on his loyal horse Chetak, overlooks the serene waters of Fateh Sagar. Adjacent to the memorial is a Japanese Rock Garden, known as Bhamashah Park.
Fateh Sagar: It was built in 1678, by Maharana Jai Singh to the north of Lake Pichola and the two lakes are linked by a canal. The lake enclosed on three sides by hills is named after Fateh Singh, who undertook renovations of the lake and rebuilt the dam. The beautiful Nehru Park with a boat shaped cafe is set amidst the waters of Fateh Sagar. It can be reached by boat.
Ahar (3 kms.) : This ancient capital of Sisodias and archaeological site has exquisite cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. The Government Museum here exhibits some of the finds like, earthen pots, iron objects and other art items, dating back to 5,000 years.
Sajjan Garh: The 'palace for monsoon' is set atop a steep hill and affords a fine view of the lake city and its surroundings.
Gulab Bagh or Sajjan Niwas Garden : The well laid out garden built by Maharana Sajjan Singh is noted for its majestic beauty. An elegant building houses a library with h rich and rare collection of old books and ancient handwritten manuscripts.
Shilpgram (3 kms.): The rural arts and crafts village nestling amidst theAravali range was established as a West Zone Cultural Centre. It is dotted with huts built by craftsperson from the members of various states of India and provides a platform for the rural craftsperson representing various regions. The Shilpgram Utsav celebrated here provides a fine glimpse into the multifacets of Indian art and culture.
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