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Udaipur is beautiful place called “lake of city” and is famous for its magnificent forts, temples, beautiful lakes, palaces, museums, and wildlife sanctuaries. This city of Rajasthan is also known as “Venice of the East”. It is surrounded by beautiful Aravalli hills, which makes it a beautiful and beautiful tourist destination. Udaipur is a delightful place for the romance-filled people at heart and the best place to holiday in Rajasthan.
The Shilpagram Festival and Mewar Festival are among the cultural festivals of Udaipur. is. Tourists from all over the world get mesmerized by the grandeur of the havelis and palaces here. The people, their behavior, culture, folk songs, folk dances, dresses, festivals and festivals have such an attraction that indigenous and foreign tourists, photographers, writers, filmmakers, artisans, businessmen all draw here. Troubled by the Mughal invasion of his old capital Chittorgarh, Maharana Udai Singh made his capital on the banks of Lake Pichhola, which was named Udaipur. The rainy season is considered to be the best season to roam. Neither you have tension of heat nor cold.
Today in this article, we will tell you what is the visiting places in Udaipur.
History of Udaipur
The history of Udaipur dates back to the 15th century. Udaipur was discovered in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh of the Mewar dynasty. It was named ‘Udaipur’ after the king. When Udaipur was found by the Mewar dynasty, it was a fertile land hence it was declared the new capital by the king. Before Udaipur, Chittorgarh was the capital of the Mewar Empire.
Maharana Udai Singh II decided to shift the capital from Chittorgarh to Udaipur due to the war, as he wanted to move his capital to a more secure location. Maharana Udai Singh II did not select the Aid area for the construction of the main palace of the new-capital city as Aid was a flood-prone area at that time. Hence the eastern region of Lake Pichola was chosen to form the main palace which is now known as the City Palace.
Best Time To Visit in Udaipur
October to March is the best time to visit Udaipur. The winter season is pleasant and it is an ideal time to make the city perfect. The Mewar festival of Udaipur is held in March every year. The monsoon from July to September is another ideal time to visit Udaipur as it is pleasant and gives relief from the dry climate of Rajasthan.
The winter season is a good time to enjoy various thrilling activities and indulge your soul. At this time you can do camel riding, trekking, boating, bird watching and more. During this time many beautiful migratory birds fly to Udaipur. There are a large number of festivals in the winter season. Some of them include Udaipur World Music Festival, Kumbhalgarh Festival and World Living Heritage Festival.
How to Reach in Udaipur
By Air: Dabok Airport, 20 km from Udaipur, is also known as Maharana Pratap Airport. This is a very small airport, from where direct flights to Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi are available.
By Road: Udaipur lies in the middle of Delhi, Mumbai, both places are 700 km away from here.
By Train: Udaipur has two railway stations – Udaipur City Railway Station and Rana Pratap Nagar Railway Station, both well for most cities of India like Kolkata, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Agra, etc. are connected. The stations are located at a distance of 3 km from the city center.
Best Visiting Places in Udaipur
1. Lake Palace
There is Lake Palace in Udaipur which is built on the island of Pichola Lake. This palace is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. Lake Palace is also known as ‘Jal Mahal’. This beautiful Jal Mahal was built by Maharana Jagatsingh II in 1754. In 1950, this palace was converted into a five-star hotel. Now this palace has a luxurious hotel. Boating has to be done to reach this palace.
2. City Palace
City Palace is called the pride of Udaipur. This palace is made of white marble stones. It is a classic example of ancient architecture. It is not only Udaipur, but one of the largest palaces in the whole of Rajasthan. The magnificent palace was built in the year 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh. Subsequently, the palace was made even more magnificent by his successors, who added several structures to it. The palace now has palaces, courtyards, pavilions, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.
There is also a museum that displays some of the finest elements of Rajput art and culture – ranging from colorful paintings to typical architecture found in Rajasthani palaces. A gentle confluence of architectural brilliance and rich heritage, the City Palace of Udaipur is a marvelous journey down the pages of history. Other palaces inside the City Palace include Krishna Vilas, Sheesh Mahal or Darpan Mahal and Moti Mahal or Pearl Palace. The Jagdish Temple, known as the largest temple in Udaipur, is a part of the City Palace complex.
3. Pichola Lake
Pichola Lake is an artificial lake located in the center of Udaipur, Rajasthan. The oldest and one of the city’s largest lakes, Pichola Lake attracts millions of tourists due to its beauty. A trip to Lake Pichola is incomplete without a boat ride. During the evening, it seems that the entire place is submerged in golden color as you can see the heritage buildings and the pristine waters golden with the reflection of the sun.
Built by Picchu Banjara during the reign of Maharana Lakha in 1362 AD, Pichola Lake has a length of 3 miles, width 2 miles and depth 30 feet. Maharana Udai Singh, enchanted by the attraction of the lake, enlarged it and also built a dam on the banks of this lake. The beautiful City Palace of Udaipur is wide on the eastern edge, while the Mohan Temple is located in the north-eastern corner. The famous Lake Palace is completely inhabited and the Jag Temple on Jag Island.
4. Jag Mandir
Jag Mandir architecture is a very good specimen, where the elephants of Marvel make it more attractive. It is made in a very large area, where Gul Mahal, garden, Darikhana, big stone palace, Zenana Mahal and Kunwar Lada’s palace are there. Tourists do visit here while walking in Lake Pichola. There is very light lighting here during the night, whose image lake is also visible.
5. Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple is a mixed temple of Indo-Arya, which was built by Maharana Jagat Singh. There is a statue of Vishnu in this temple, which is made of black stone. There is also a statue of Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu in the entrance of the temple. There are temples of Ganesh ji, Surya Dev, Adi Shakti, and Shiva as well. People here mainly attend Aarti in the morning and evening.
6. Vintage Car Musuem
A museum of vintage and vintage cars located about 2 km from the City Palace. Around two dozen cars are kept here for tourists to see. These cars also have the 1934 Rolls Royal Phantom car.
7. Sajjangarh Palace
Sajjangarh, also known as ‘Monsoon Palace’, is a wonderful palatial building in Udaipur. Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar dynasty built the palace in 1884 to see the rainy clouds. This beautiful palace is built of white marble. Travelers can enjoy amazing views of Lake Pichola and the surrounding countryside from this place.
This nine-story building served as an astronomical center, which the king used to keep an eye on the monsoon clouds. However, his untimely death prevented the construction of the palace. Later, his successor Maharana Fateh Singh completed the construction of the palace.
8. Eklingji Temple
Eklingji Temple is one of the most popular temples in Rajasthan and is situated 22 km north of Udaipur. Eklinganath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hinduism and its magnificent architecture takes many tourists here every year. This two-storied temple looks magnificent with its pyramid style of roof and uniquely carved tower.
The temple is full of an attractive fragrance and is known for a four-faced idol of Eklingji (Lord Shiva) made of black marble. Its height is about 50 feet and its four faces represent the four forms of Lord Shiva. Shivalinga carved by silver snakes is a major tourist attraction.
9. Fateh Sagar Lake
Fateh Sagar Lake is the most beautiful place in Udaipur scenic spot. Surrounded by the Aravalli hills, it is the second largest artificial lake in the city and is known for its beauty. Fateh Sagar Lake is spread over an area of one square kilometer and is divided into three different islands. The largest of these is called Nehru Park and has a boat-shaped restaurant and a small zoo for children.
The second island has a public park with water-jet fountains. The third island contains the best solar observation site at the Udaipur Solar Observatory across Asia. Being one of the four lakes of the city, people often come here to enjoy boating in the real blue waters and see the natural beauty. Its real beauty and quaint charm make it one of the most popular weekend destinations and a must visit for anyone visiting the city.
10. Crystal Gallery
The Crystal Gallery has a magnificent collection of crystal artifacts and is the largest collection of crystals in the world. The gallery is located inside the Fateh Prakash Palace and was established in 1877 by Maharana Sajjan Singh. He ordered crystal artifacts from Birmingham in 1877. However, by the time they were delivered, Maharana passed away. 110 years later in 1994, the artifacts were displayed in the gallery, which has since been open to the public.
11. Rose Garden
Gulab Bagh Zoo is the largest garden in Udaipur. Which is called Gulab Bagh. The mini zoo within the garden is a short distance from the rose gardens. A small number of animal species are found in this zoo, including wide-eyed owls and there is enough space to roam the surrounding areas such as the toy train which is open to children and adults. There is a huge artificial water body, called the lotus fry, which enhances the garden.
12. Kumbhalgarh Fort
This fort was built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century. The special thing of this palace is that Maharana Pratap, the great warrior of India and the king of Mewar, was born in this fort. This is the largest and strongest fort in Rajasthan. The fort is situated on an 1180 m high ridge. You will be surprised to see this because this fort is surrounded by 13 high peaks of Aravalli.
There is a lot of security around the fort, there is a 15-km-wide wall around it, which used to protect the castle from enemies at that time. It is the second largest wall in the world, the first wall is the Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders. Seeing this fort, you will get to know the life of great warrior of the country closely.
13. Nehru Garden
Nehru Garden is a picturesque oval shaped island, situated in the middle of Fateh Sagar Lake. The park is named after India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It was opened to the public on 14 November 1967 to commemorate his birth anniversary.
This beautiful garden is a major tourist attraction of Udaipur. Spread over an area of 4.5 acres, the park has a lily pond, a flower garden, and several fountains. Travelers can enjoy a floating restaurant located in the garden complex.
14. Saheliyon ki Bari
Saheli Ki Bari is a majestic garden in Udaipur, India. As the name suggests, it was built for the young girls accompanying the princess after her marriage to Maharaja Sangram Singh. It has lush green lawns, walking lanes and magnificent fountains. This beauty is surrounded by tall trees, lush green shrubs and flowers.
15. Bagore Ki Haveli
It is situated near Pichola Lake. It was built by Mewar minister Amar Chand Badwa. This mansion became the residence of Maharana Shakti Singh in 1878, after which it was named Bagore’s Haveli. It has now been converted into a museum, but the royalty of the Maharaja can still be felt here.
It reflects the culture of Mewar. Items used by Rajputs, such as jewelry box, hand fan, various types of metal utensils etc. This mansion has more than 100 rooms, which reflect its different types of architecture. A show is also organized here every evening.
16. Shilpgram
Shilpgram, also known as Handicraft Village, is about 3 km from Udaipur. It is a small hamlet of 26 huts built in the traditional style. These huts are equipped with household items of everyday use. Amongst all, the five huts symbolize the weaver community of Mewar. It is a kind of ethnographic museum, which depicts the lifestyle of the tribal population living in the western region.
Every year, the village hosts several theater festivals where people from different states of India come and participate. The rural arts and crafts complex is an arena spread over a large area of 70 acres. Artists and artisans display their work in craft philosophy. In this fair, they also sell their work to customers.
17. Dudh Talai Musical Garden
Dudh Talai Musical Garden is a rock and fountain garden which is a great place to enjoy the sunset. In addition, there is an area tramway (cable car), which connects a garden of Dudh Talai and the Karni Mata temple. This place is a good option for people to spend some evening time.
18. Jaisamand Lake
Spread over an area of about 100 square kilometers, Jaisamand Lake is the second largest artificial lake in the country after Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar. It is surrounded by Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a variety of rare animals and migratory birds. On its marble dam, the center has six senataphs and a temple dedicated to Shiva.
The temple is a proof that the people of Mewar were highly committed to the divine power. The locals also know it as “Dhebar Lake”. This lake was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 17th century. It consists of three islands inhabited by the Bhil Minas tribe. The two large islands are called Baba’s Magra and the smaller island is known as Pieri. Jaisamand Lake is clean, beautiful and a true paradise for nature lovers. Tourists must visit this place of peace away from the turmoil of the city.
19. Maharana Pratap Memorial
This monument of Maharana Pratap is also known as Moti Magari. It is situated on a lush green mound. Which is used to reach the road and stairs. This monument of Maharana Pratap is very beautiful and worth visiting. Rock garden made in Japanese style at the foothills of the hill is charming.
20. Sas Bahu Temple
The 10th century Saas-Bahu temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located 23 km from Udaipur on National Highway 8 in Nagda Town. The temple is made up of two structures, one of them by mother-in-law and one by daughter-in-law. The entrances to the temple are carved ceilings and many arched arches in the middle. An altar, a mandapa (pillar prayer hall), and a porch are common features of both structures of the temple.
The ‘Bahu’ temple, which is slightly smaller than the Saas temple, has an octagonal roof decorated with eight carved women. A Torana (arch) is located opposite the ‘Saas’ temple. The walls of the temple are decorated with various events from the epic Ramayana. The idols are arranged in two stages in such a way that they surround each other. The temple has images of Lord Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu carved on one platform and images of Rama, Balarama, and Parashurama on the other platform. It was built by King Mahapal in the 10th century and has a group of temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Market in Udaipur
1. Hathi Pol Market
Udaipur is the biggest and famous market, Hathi Pol is the best place for shopping people. Here you can buy local items ranging from branded clothing, including intricate embroidered and colorful block-printed apparel, ethnic silver jewelery, accessories, traditional home decor items, textiles. Hathi Pol Bazaar is famous for miniature paintings, Ichawar paintings and hand-made paintings.
2. Bada Bazaar
Bada Bazaar is famous for traditional arts and crafts works. Apart from pure leather items, beautiful traditional jewelery, colored tie and dye cloths are available here. It is a suitable place for tourists to shop in Udaipur.
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