About
Udaipur
The
city
of
Lakes,
Udaipur
is
a
lovely
blend
of
water,
lush
green
hills
that
set
fire
and
passion
in
poet.
Its
palaces
are
straight
out
of
a
fairy-tale
book,
lakes,
forts,
palaces,
temples,
gardens,
mountains
and
narrow
lanes
lines
withdrawn
with
stalls,
relives
the
reminisces
of
a
heroic
past,
valor
and
chivalry.
Their
reflection
in
the
placid
waters
of
the
Lake
Pichola
is
excitement
that
defines
imagination.
Udaipur
is
the
citadel
of
Mewar
-
a
kingdom
ruled
by
the
Sisodia
dynasty
for
1200
Years.
Udaipur
is
one
of
the
most
romantic
cities
of
world,
also
know
as
the
Venice
of
East.
It
has
five
beautiful
lakes,
stunning
royal
palaces,
forts,
garden,
temples,
mountains,
gardens
and
above
all,
you'll
find
a
variety
of
hotels
and
restaurants
here.Founded
by
Maharana
Udai
Singh
II
in
1568,
Udaipur
has
many
legends
attached
to
it.
Udai
Singh
founded
this
city
after
Mughal
Emperor
Akbar
besieged
his
fortress,
Chittorgarh.
It
is
believed
that
a
holy
man,
meditating
on
the
hill
near
Pichola
Lake,
advised
Udai
Singh
to
set
up
his
capital
here.
After
his
death
in
1572,
Udai
Singh
was
succeeded
by
Maharana
Pratap,
the
most
admired
Rajput
hero.
As
you
read
on
this
Udaipur
city
guide
further,
you
will
get
to
know
more
about
this
beautiful
city.
During
Maharana
Pratap's
reign,
Udaipur
saw
a
battle
being
fought
with
the
Mughals
at
Haldighati
in
1576.
In
the
years
that
followed,
there
were
numerous
invasions
and
battles
fought
by
Mewar.
All
this
came
to
rest
in
19th
century
with
the
help
of
British
intervention.
A
treaty
was
signed
to
protect
Udaipur
from
the
foreign
invaders.
After
becoming
independent,
Udaipur
merged
itself
within
the
union
of
India.
Also
known
as
the
Venice
of
the
east,
the
city
Udaipur
in
Rajasthan,
India
mesmerizes
the
tourists
with
its
charm
and
beauty.
Because
of
many
lakes
Udaipur,
it
is
sometimes
also
called
the
city
of
lakes.
Udaipur
travel
and
tourism
will
bring
you
across
a
number
of
palaces,
rich
in
architectural
beauty.
The
Lake
Palace
on
Jag
Niwas
Island
in
the
middle
of
Pichola
Lake,
along
with
the
City
Palace
and
the
Jag
Niwas
are
some
of
the
famous
palaces
of
the
city.
Udaipur
is
also
known
for
its
exquisite
arts,
craft
and
miniature
paintings.
Then
there
is
also
the
famous
Shilpgram
festival
attracting
the
tourists
to
Udaipur.
Details
City
Palace::A
majestic
architectural
marvel
towering
over
the
lake
on
a
hill
surrounded
by
crenellated
walls,
it
is
a
conglomeration
of
courtyards,
pavilions,
terraces,
corridors,
rooms
and
hanging
gardens.
The
main
entrance
is
through
the
triple
arched
gate,
the
‘Tripolia’
with
eight
marble
porticos.
The
Maharana
were
weighed
under
the
gate
in
the
gold,
the
equivalent
amount
of
which
was
distributed
among
the
populace.
The
museum
in
the
palace
articulates
it's
history
and
is
an
exquisite
gallery
of
the
arts
of
that
time.
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
Chitrashala’
noted
for
its
blue
and
white
ceramics
are
other
attractions
in
the
palace.
Jag
Mandir
Island::
The
lovely
palace
was
built
by
Maharan
Karan
Singh
as
a
hideout
for
Shah
Jahan
(
Prince
Khurram),
This
palace
inspiried
him
to
built
the
lovely
Taj
Mahal.
It
is
located
in
the
lake
Pichola,
it
has
lovely
garden
&
has
exquisite
carving
which
worth
to
see.
You
can
visit
the
palace
(Entry
fee
-
Rs.
175/-)
&
have
dinner
there.
Its
better
to
book
the
dinner
in
advance.
Jagdish
Temple::
Built
in
1651
A.D.
by
Maharana
Jagat
Singh,
this
Indo-Aryan
temple
is
the
largest
and
the
most
beautiful
temple
of
Udaipur
with
noteworthy
sculpted
images.
Bharatiya
Lok
Kala
Mandal::
The
interesting
collection
exhibited
by
this
Indian
folk
arts
museum
includes
folk
dresses,
ornaments,
puppets,
masks,
dolls,
folk
musical
instruments,
folk
deities
and
paintings.
Bagore-Ki
Haveli::
It
was
built
in
18th
century,
It
a
museum
having
100
rooms,
houses
rajasthani
costumes,
modern
art,
paintings
and
have
few
bullock
carts
&
every
evening
you
can
enjoy
the
folk
dance
organised
by
West
Zone
Cultural
Center.
(
Time:
19.00
to
20.00
Tickets:
Adult
Rs.
60
/child
Rs.
30.
)
Moti
mangri
::
The
beautiful
hilltop
garden
is
located
on
the
banks
of
Fateh
Sagar
Lake.
It
has
a
stunning
bronze
statue
of
Maharana
Pratap
with
his
reliable
horse
"Chetak".
It
has
beautiful
gardens,
fountain,
few
shops
and
has
wonderful
view
of
the
lake
&
mountains.
Sahelion
Ki
Bar::
The
lovely
garden
was
built
in
18th
century
by
Maharana
Sangram
Singh
for
the
ladies
of
the
court.
It
has
four
pools
including
1
lotus
pool,
fountains,
the
huge
trees
with
lush
green
lawns.
Sajjangarh::
The
Monsson
Palace
or
Sajjangarh
was
built
by
Maharana
Sajjan
Singh.
It
is
situated
on
the
top
of
a
hill
along
Sajjangarh
Wild
Sanctuary.
The
Palace
is
best
to
see
the
Arial
view
of
the
city
&
the
Sunset.
Lake
Pichola::
It
is
the
best
lake
of
Udaipur,
the
old
city
is
located
around
the
lake,
The
lake
has
three
palace
:
Jag
mandir,
Jag
Niwas
Palace(Lake
Palace)
&
Mohan
mandir.
Shilpgram::
Located
in
the
heart
of
Aravallis,
just
15
mins
away
from
the
city,
the
ethnic
village
is
devoted
to
Rajasthani
craft
&
it
means
craftsmen's
village.
It
covers
an
area
of
70
acres
&
has
museum,
art
gallery,
traditional
Rajasthani
huts
&
shops,
It
as
a
huge
outdoor
auditorium
called
"Mukta
Kashi".
Every
year
in
the
last
week
of
December
West
Zone
cultural
center
organises
a
huge
10
day
cultural
festival
called
Chirmi,
where
artist
&
craftsmen
from
all
across
India
displays
their
artwork.
Its
really
a
must
visit
attraction.
Jaisamand
Lake
::
The
lake
is
second
largest
lake
of
Asia.
Located
just
51
kms
from
Udaipur,
the
artificial
lake
was
built
by
Maharana
Jai
Sigh.
The
lake
has
cenotaphs
&
temple
on
its
bank.
You
can
spot
few
rare
migratory
birds
in
the
lake
&
Panthers,
deers
&
antelopes
in
the
wildlife
sanctuary
around
the
lake,
Jeep
safari
is
the
best
option
for
it.
You
can
stay
at
the
lovely
Island
Resort.
Rajsamand
Lake::
Located
65
kms
away
from
Udaipur,
the
huge
lake
has
a
dam,
lovely
pavilions
with
wonderful
artworks.
Don't
miss
the
sunset.
Haldighati
::
Located
just
44kms
away
from
Udaipur,
the
land
tells
the
story
of
the
great
battle
between
Maharana
Pratap
&
Akbar.
The
battle
was
so
mortal
that
the
sand
got
red,
by
the
blood.
