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UDAIPUR
SIGHTSEEING
GENERAL
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One of the most
romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as
the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and
the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city. In 1567,
the army of emperor Akbar sacked the force and forced Udai Singh
to seek refuge in the surrounding Aravali hills. Udai Singh
sought the advice of a holy man as to where he should build his
next capital to the banks of lake Pichola where the new capital
would never be conquered.
The city also has other major attractions like the
Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum, the Shilpa Gram, Nehru Park and several
hunting Lodges dotting to the surrounding hills. The Ahar village and
Museum is of great archaeological importance. Ganga Museum has one of
the richest collections of Mughal and Rajput paintings of the 18th and
19th centuries.
Udaipur is known as the 'city of lakes'. The two most scenic and famous
lakes of the city are Lake Pichola and Lake Fateh Sagar.
Lake Pichola is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing
ghats and has two island palaces- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir.
SIGHTSEEING
 LAKE FATEH SAGAR
Lake Fateh sagar, lies to north of Pichola and was built by Maharana
Jai Singh but it got the name of Fateh Singh who rebuilt its dam. Both
the lakes are breathtakingly beautiful and one can take a cruise on
their waters. The Sunset over these lakes are moments to be cherished.
SHAELION- KI-BARI
Saheliyon ki Bari, or Garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of
the city. This small ornamental garden, with its fountains, kiosks,
marble elephants and delightful lotus pool. This garden is laid with
extensive lawns, fountains and shady walking lanes. There are four pools
and fountains with elephant trunks for spouts.
 CITY PALACE
The imposing City Palace, towering over the lake, is the largest palace
complex in Rajasthan. The palace is surmounted by balconies, towers and
cupolas and there are fine views over the lake and the city from the
upper terraces. The palace stands along the shores of Pichola.
LAKE PALACE
 Lake Palace Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh, the Lake city of
Udaipur is often referred as the 'Venice of the East'. Studded with
extravagant palaces, hilltop fortresses, awe-inspiring temples and
romantic gardens filled with blossoming trees, this 'City of Dreams' is,
not surprisingly, a favourite with travellers, both Indian and Foreign.
A fantasy island palace shimmering on mirror-calm Lake Pichola, the Lake
Palace is one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
 JAGDISH TEMPLE
Dedicated to Vishnu, this temple was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat
Singh.
BHARATIYA LOK KALA MANDAL
This is a museum of folk arts which has rich collection of folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and
paintings. World famous puppeteers put shows here on request in advance.
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