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UDAIPUR
 Located
around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, Udaipur also
know as the Lake City of India is a delightful blend of
sights, sounds and experiences. Carrying a distinct identity
of being a romantic city, Udaipur is an inspiration for the
imagination of the poets, painters and writers....." The
exquisitely carved marble palaces, impressively laid out
gardens and the beautiful blue lakes make Udaipur seem
almost like a mirage in the desert.
Established by Maharana Udai Singh, who on the advice of a
holy man shifted his capital to the banks of Lake Pichola,
and named it after his name - Udaipur. Udaipur not only
offers an array of tourist attractions, but it is also
shopper's paradise. The terrain of the hills and ravines of
Aravallis give Udaipur a totally unique charm that
distinguish it from any other destination in India.
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
The City Palace
City Palace is a real joy to see in Udaipur. A fine work of
marble and granite, the City Palace is the largest palace in
Rajasthan. The Palace Overlooking the lake Pichola its
exceptional worksmanship makes it a must on every visitor's
itinerary. The three mahals - Baari, Dilkush and Moti, the
Suraj Gokhada of the Sun Balcony, the Mor Chowk Known for
its beautiful peacock Mosaics ; the shrine of Dhuni Mata and
the Museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this palace
complex.
Jagdeesh Temple
Close to the City Palace is the Jagdish Temple which
displays some commanding sculpted figures and elaborately
ornamented interiors. At a short distance is the
Sahelion-ki-Bari or the Garden of Maidens which has four
pools and delicately carved kiosks and elephants in marble.
Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular
tourist spot.
The Lake Palace
This marble palace that seems to be floating on the Lake
Pichola is no doubt the most remarkable attraction of
Udaipur. Now a luxury hotel, this palace can be accessed by
boat from the city palace which overlooks it.
Ahar
Archaeological ruins that date back to 4000 B.C.
are found here. A museum stands next to the excavation site.
Also of interest are the beautiful cenotaphs of kings near
the Gangabhairu tank
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