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Udaipur City Palace :
A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake
on a hill surrounded by crenallated 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 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 Chitrashala' noted
for its blue and white ceramics are other attractions
in the Palace.
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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. |
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Bharatiya
Lok Kala Museum :
The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk
arts museum includes folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks,
dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.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.
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Pratap Memorial:
Atop the Moti Magri or pearl hill, overlooking the Fateh
Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap
with a bronze statue of the Maharana.
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Fateh
Sagar :
A beautiful lake, overlooked by a number of hills on the
three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the north was built
by Maharana Fateh Singh. In the middle of the lake is Nehru
Park - a lovely garden island with a boat shaped café accessible
by an enjoyable boat ride. |
Pichchola Lake :
The picturesque lake that entranced Maharaja Udai Singh.
It was later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded
by hills, palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments.
Two island palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace)
on the lake are of breathtaking magnificence.
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Ahar : The ancient
capital of Sisodias, 3 km from Udaipur, Ahar boasts of a
profusion of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. A rare
collection of antiquities including earthen pots, iron objects
and other art items excavated in the region are displayed
in a small Govt. museum.
Sajjan Garh
: Dominating the city's
skyline is the monsoon palace of Sajjan Garh. It offers
a panoramic overview of the city's lakes, palaces and the
surrounding countryside.
Gulab Bagh
: A spectacular rose
Garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. A library in the
garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts
and books.
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State |
Rajasthan |
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City |
Udaipur |
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Airports |
Udaipur |
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Distance from Airport |
5 Km/
3 mile |
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Railway Junctions |
Udaipur |
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Local Languages |
Rajasthani , Hindi
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