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One of the most romantic
cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The
marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur
seem almost like a mirage. The City of Dawn,
surrounded by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set on the edge of three
lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright
stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples.
'Udaipur', known as the lovely lakeside
capital of Mewar. The kingdom of Mewar, with which many legends of bravery
are associated, was considered the most respectable of all Rajput princely
states in Rajasthan. The Rulers of Mewar are still remembered for their
bravery & courage they showed for protecting their motherland from external
invaders. Udaipur's beauty and its remarkable past blossoms in the heart
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| Places of Interest |
- Ahar Museum. The cenotaphs of the Maharanas of
Mewar are grouped in the remains of the city of Ahar. A small museum
houses a rare collection of antiquities and various art objects.
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum. It displays a rich collection of
folk dresses, ornaments, Puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments,
etc.
- City Palace & Museum. Started by Udai
Singh, the royal palace was added to by later rulers. Part of the
palace is converted into a museum.
- Fateh Sagar Lake. Built by Maharana Fateh Singh,
this elegant lake is surrounded on three sides by hills and the pratap
memorial on the north.
- Gulab Bagh. A spectacular rose garden.
- Jagdish Temple. Rising to an imposing height of
80 feet, this impressive temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is
a fine example of Indo - Aryan architecture.
- Nehru Island Park. Situated in the middle of the
Fateh Sagar Lake.
- Pichola Lake. It is surrounded by hills,
palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Set in the lake are two
island palaces, namely Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) Which has
been converted into a heritage hotel run by the Taj Group of Hotels.
- Pratap Memorial (Moti Magri). Erected in the memory of
Maharashtra Pratap.
- Sajjan Garh, Saheliyon-ki-Bari. The Garden of the Maids of Honor, laid out on the shore of the Fateh Sagar Lake.
It was build by Maharana Sangram Singh for the ladies of his
Maharani's Zenana in the mid 18th Century. This garden is around 3
kms from the palace.
- Shilpgram. 3 km. from
Udaipur this rural art and crafts Village is set amidst natural
surroundings, consist of 26 huts built by craft person drawn from
the West Zone.
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| Places of Interest around
Udaipur |
- Eklingii (22 km) The temple of Eklingi, presiding deity of the
Sisodias of Mewar, is guarded by a Nandi bull and the four faced image of
Shiva in the sancturn is of black marble.
- Nagda (23 km) This ancient city was the original capital of
the founder of the Sisodia dynasty. In ruins now, Nagda's surviving 11th
century temples of Sas-Bahu have carvings recognised as among the finest
in Rajasthan's temple architecture. Also worth visiting are the splendid
Jain temples of Adbudji.
- Chawand (23 km) A village in a forest, where Maharana Pratap
breathed his last
- Delwara (Devi Garh) (26 km) An ancient Fort, now converted into a
Heritage Hotel.
- Bhindar (32 km) Famous for a small palace - the Rajmahal
Bhindar, which has now been converted into a Heritage Hotel.
- Haldighati
(45 km) The memorable battle between Maharana Pratap
and Mughal Emperor Akbar was fought here in 1576 A.D. There is a Chhatri
dedicated to the faithful horse of Maharana Pratap, chetak.
- Nathdwara (48 km) Built in the early 18h century, this simple
shrine is one of the most celebrated of the Vaishnavite shrines of
Shrinathji or Lord Krishna. Foreigners are not permitted inside and no
photography of this monument is allowed.
- Jaisamand Lake and Sanctuary (48 km) It is the second largest artificial lake in
Asia, with graceful marble Chhatris on the embankment and summer palaces
for the king's favourite queens on either side. A trip to the Jaisamand
wildlife sanctuary makes an exciting visit, where the animals in their
natural habitat can be observed at close range. It was built by Maharana
Jai Singh in the 17th Century. 14 Kms long and 9.5 Kms in breadth.
The embankment which dams this lake has on its six marble chattris
and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is guarded by stone
elephants. At the southern and northern end of this lake are Hawa
Mahal and Roothi Rani ka Mahal, the summer palaces of the Maharanis
of that time. There are seven islands on the lake, inhabited by Bhil
tribes whose simple ways havent changed in thousand years.
- Khempur (50 km) It has a history of true Mewari valour.
- Fort Thana (51 km) The imposing Fort has very little
ornamentation and is rather rugged in its appearance and has now been
converted into a hotel.
- Jagat Temple (58 km) The 10th cebtury Ambika Mata Temple here is
well preserved.
- Kankroli (65 km) Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this is an
important Vaishnavite temple.
- Rajsamand Lake (66 km) A beautiful lake, with it's embankment paved
with white marble and carved marble pavillions and ornamental arches
overhanging the lake.
- Rishabhdeoji (68 km) Dedicated to Rishabhdeoji, the Jain
tirthankar, it is popularly known as Kesriayji.
- Phulwari Wildlife Sanctuary
(82 km) It is one of the areas in the Aravalis, which
supports a full range of wildlife.
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Kumbhalgarh
Fort (84 km) This is the second most important citadel of
Mawar. This bastion of Mewar was sacked repeatedly by the Mughals.
After Chittorgarh fell for the third and final time in the 15th
Century, Kumbhalgarh was built by Rana Kumbha.
- Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (90 km) This sanctuary adjoins the historical
Kumbhalgarh Fort. The Jain temple of Ranakpur is also situated in the
sanctuary.
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Ranakpur (90 km) Beautiful sculptured Jain temple mark the
glory of this place. The main temple, popularly known as the Chaumukha
Temple, is dedicated to Adinathji and was built in the 15th century.
- Ghanerao (110 km) Located just outside the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife
Sanctury, Ghanerao has a number of temples, step wells and arched
gateways.
- Sitamata Sanctury (110 km) Spread over the Aravali & Vindhyachal
mountain ranges and the Malwa Plateau. Dhariawad, which is the main centre
of the sanctuary, has a Fort built in the mid 16th century, which has now
been converted into a hotel.
- Dungarpur (120 km) In addition to its rich natural wealth of
varied flora and fauna, Dungarpur boasts of a unique style of archetecture
as seen in the old palaces and noble residences.
- Chittorgarh (115 km) Chittaurgarh or chittaur was the ancient
capital of Mewar State, ruled by the Sisodia Rajputs. Nearest airport is
Udaipur and Chittordarh itself is a railway station connected with
Ahmedabad.
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Distance To Udaipur by Road |
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Agra 630 km., Ahmedabad 262 km. Ajmer 264 km., Chittaurgarh 115
km., Delhi 670 km., Jaipur 407 km., Jodhpur 275 Kms, Mount Abu 185 km., and Mumbai
739 km. |
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| Area |
36.27 Sq. km. |
| Altitude |
577 Metres. |
| Temperature |
Summer's Max : 33.3 D.C. Min : 23.3 D.C.
Winter's Max : 28.3 D.C. Min : 11.6 D.C. |
| Season |
October to March |
| STD Code |
0294 |
| Air Connection |
Udaipur is connected by air with
Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur & Mumbai |
| Road Connections |
Agra 630 km., Ahmedabad 262 km. Ajmer 264 km., Chittaurgarh 115
km., Delhi 670 km., Jaipur 407 km., Mount Abu 185 km., and Mumbai
739 km. |
| Airport |
Dabok Airport,
also known as Maharana Pratap Airport. It is 24 Kms from the City
Centre. |
| Trains |
Udaipur is
connected to Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and other places.
Udaipur lacks direct connectivity to South India |
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