A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenallated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtards, 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 the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace. The suraj Gokhada, the balcony of the sun, is where the suryavansi maharanas of mewar presented themselves to the people in time of trouble to restore their confidence.
Built in 1651A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, this indoarmy temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple if Udaipur with noteworthy scupted images.
An old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes and modern art. The building has a large and exquisite collection of Mewar painting and glassworks. In the evening, the haveli lightens and stages enjoyable performance of traditional dance and music of Rajasthan. These performances are most sought among the foreigners, and you can find a large gathering in the evening.
Jag Mandir is an excellent place to visit on Udaipur tour. Jagmandir is an impressive set of structures with the central building being called Jagmandir, which can be recognized by the marble-made elephants positioned outside. It is a three-storied structure and includes sections like Gul Mahal, an elegant façade, a Garden Courtyard and the Darikhana on its northern side, the Bara Patharon ka Mahal.
Marvelously built on Lake Pichola, Lake Palace is one of the most visited places in Udaipur. Situated on Jagniwas Island it is now run by the Taj group and is popularly known as Taj Lake Palace. With the Aravalli Hills in the background, Lake Palace makes one of the most romantic places in Rajasthan. Even if one cannot afford to stay here, one should definitely consider taking a heritage walk of this hotel.
An artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village. The lake’s surroundings and the several islands within the lake have been developed over the centuries, with palaces, marble temples, family mansions, and bathing ghats. The famous Lake Palace (now converted into a heritage hotel) is located in the middle of the lake. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within Pichola Lake. Local buses, Tongas, auto-rickshaws and taxis provide the needed transport.
The ropeway to Karnimata temple was constructed to enable a large number of devotees who visit Karnimata Temple and other historic sites at Machhala Hill. The foot pathway, normally used by people, provides access to the top through a steep gradient. The Ropeway system has made it possible for all to visit the historical sites. Ropeway in Udaipur is newly introduced and is most important tourist attraction. It is installed between two mountains right on the bank of Lake Pichola. The view from the Gondolas is breath taking and if you have passion for photography you must not miss this. It is from here that you can click best view of Udaipur including Lake Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar, magnificent City Palace complex, Sajjangarh Fort and above all artistic landscaped Aravali mountains on the other side of the lake. Do not miss the sun setting across lush green Aravali Hills across Lake Pichola. It takes no time to visit ropeway being in the heart of the City. It is located in the main tourist area and can be best visited in the evenings followed by mouth water cuisines.
A spectacular rose Garden laid out by mharana Sanjjan Singh A library in the garden has a rare collection of anicient handwritten manuscripts and books.
A unique private collection of vintage cars of the House of Mewar - the world's longest serving dynasty. The Vintage & Classic Car Collection is a landmark in the city of Udaipur ever since it was inaugurated in February 2000. The grand limousines and cars showcased in the Collection belong to the House of Mewar and are still in perfect running condition. Visitors are privy to the display of the magnificent Rolls-Royce, 1939 Cadillac open convertibles, rare Mercedes models, 1936 Vauxhall and 1937 Opel models.
Moti Magri overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap, which has a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favourite horse "Chetak".
The charm of Udaipur is incomplete without Fateh Sagar Lake, which is situated in the north of Lake Pichola and is connected to it through a canal. It is also one of the major tourist attractions in Udaipur. Taking a boat ride on Lake Fatehsagar is indeed a must-do activity in the city if you are looking for some fun in the city. There are three islands in the lake out of which Nehru Park is the most famous.
Under The Sun Aquarium is the Public Aquarium Gallery in Udaipur. It is the latest tourist attraction in the alluring City of Lakes. The 125 meter long aquarium plays host to around 150 different species of fishes. A state of the art, first of its kind, display of aquariums with breathtaking aquascaping and beautiful tropical fresh water fishes near the Fateh Sagar Lake is engrossing. Other than fish, there are sea creatures like Albino Frogs, Indonesian Crabs, Fire Belly Newts, and Fresh Water Scampi etc. A OMG!! tank where you can get inside an aquarium and experience life under water - see some majestic fish swim by. You can also experience rarest of life under sea through the Virtual Reality experiences that we provide via latest VR Gadgetry and award winning Oceanic Experiences. World's first Aqua Trick Art Museum is now also open, where you can interact and let yourself tricked by amazing 3D Art, only at Under The Sun Aquarium.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh and is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur, with fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool, marble elephants, and also a small museum. Built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Saheliyon ki Bari means Garden of the Maids. This garden area lies in northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants.
Sukhadia Circle, also known as Sukhadia square, is a majestic turn around in Panchwati, the Udaipur city’s northern suburb. It is a popular landmark in Udaipur and provides a beautiful view with the illumination of lights.
The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes folk dresses ornaments puppets masks dolls folk musical instruments folk deities and paintings.
Shilpgram or The Crafts Village or The Artisan’s Village situated in Udaipur is one of the popular tourist places. It is most popular for the famous Shilpgram Festival which is conducted every year. This is the great platform to perform the local arts. One could enjoy the local arts at this destination where 29 states exhibit their arts. Every year in the Shilpgram Festival many stalls, crafts, folk dances and lots more to see in this festive. One can collect many interesting and beautiful stuffs from the stalls of the Artisan’s Village.
This palace is unique for the purpose for which it was constructed. The palace was built by Sajjan Singh to keep a watch over the monsoon clouds in the surrounding region. Later it was used as a hunting retreat for the royal family. Initially the king had intended to establish a nine storied astronomical center at this spot but his sudden demise shattered his plans. Tour ends but sweet memories remains always. Please don't hesitate to contact us or email us for any kind of travel inquiries for Udaipur.
Sajjangarh Biological Park is a zoological garden located in Udaipur. This biological park is situated just beneath the Monsoon Palace, around 4 km from the city center.
The Ahar Cenotaphs are a group of cenotaphs located in Ahar, Rajasthan, about 2 km east of Udaipur, in Rajasthan, India. The site contains more than 250 cenotaphs of the maharajas of Mewar that were built over approximately 350 years. There are 19 chhatris that commemorate the 19 maharajas who were cremated here.
The Ahar Cenotaphs are a group of cenotaphs located in Ahar, Rajasthan, about 2 km east of Udaipur, in Rajasthan, India. The site contains more than 250 cenotaphs of the maharajas of Mewar that were built over approximately 350 years. There are 19 chhatris that commemorate the 19 maharajas who were cremated here.
Badi Lake is one of the finest fresh water lakes in India. It is one of the major tourist attractions. An atmosphere of calmness and tranquility surrounds the whole place. One gets mesmerized to see the picturesque scenery there. Birds chirping around, fishes swimming profoundly in the lake, flowers blossoming and thereby spreading a rich fragrance around are the cynosure of all eyes. One can sit near the shore for hours and adulate the beauty and the priceless flora. Everything looks so fresh as if they were eager to welcome the tourists. In a nut shell it is a must go place for those who like to be in the laps of nature.
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Pratap Gaurav Kendra Rashtriya Tirtha is a tourist spot at Tiger Hill in Udaipur city, Rajasthan state, India. The project, which was started by the Veer Shromani Maharana Pratap Samiti, aims at providing information about Maharana Pratap and the historical heritage of the area with the help of modern technology.
Lying on the banks of Lake Fatehsagar, opposite Panna Vilas, the splendid Mahakaleshwar temple has the lofty Aravalis in the background. It is believed that Guru Gorakhnath, a popular saint and a distinguished devotee of Lord Shiva had also worshipped here. The temple stretches in an area of around 3.5 acres. The temple is visited by a crazy number of devotees of Lord Shiva every year. Rudrabhishesk Aarti is the highlight here.
Rajiv Gandhi Garden is one of the big gardens in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. It is situated near the back of Fateh Sagar Lake, and contains a statue of Late Rajiv Gandhi, besides several other attractions like spacious children's park and a food court.
Gowardhan Sagar Lake is another prominent lake in the city of lakes Udaipur. Recently taken up for restoration, the Govardhan Sagar lake is known for the number of properties that surround it. Even though it is just 9 meters in depth, it is still a great place to visit as the views from here are extremely beautiful.
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