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Referred to as the 'most diversified and most romantic spot on the continent of India' by Colonel James Tod in his classic Annals and Antiques of Rajasthan (1828), the city of Udaipur does full justice to his impression even today.
Udaipur derives it name from its founder Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, who chose this place as a replacement for his earlier capital. Built around the azure waters of the lake Pichola, Udaipur, with its ornately decorated palaces and exquisitely laid out lakeside gardens, has captivated and enthralled people all over the world.
Appropriately called the "City of Lakes" due to the numerous lakes dotting its precincts, Udaipur has another sobriquet to its credit, the "Venice of the East". One of the much sought-after destinations in India, Udaipur has an ambience of romanticism. Udaipur is also associated with the chivalrous spirit of the legendary Maharana Pratap who is revered by the people as an epitome of sacrifice bravery and self-respect.
Udaipur also made its presence felt in the celluloid world when James Bond's Octopussy was shot in its plush and breathtaking locales. The piece de resistance of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle of crystal clear waters of the famous Pichola Lake. Once the former summer residence of the ruling family of Mewar, it is now a five star heritage hotel and attracts tourists and foreigners from all over the world.
Apart from the local attractions, there are several charming places to see in and around Udaipur that include the formidable Chittorgarh fort and the marvelous Jain temples of Ranakpur and Nathdwara which make the journey to Udaipur a truly memorable one.
A tailormade journey to Udaipur must include the famous Mewar festival, which marks the advent of spring and is a religious-cultural event celebrated with great splendor and fervor. This festival attracts a multitude of visitors from both India and the world.
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Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar contains two small islands, one of which contains USO, or Udaipur solar observatory, and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden.
Udaipur is well connected to the world through land, rail and air. It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake Palace, which entirely covers a small island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. The City Palace, or the Palace of the then King of Mewar, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the city.
Udaipur is also home to the Udaipur Solar Observatory, one of the six stations participating in the international Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG) which is aimed at the determination of the physical properties of the solar interior. Udaipur is one of India's most celebrated tourist destinations with a peculiarity and culture of its own. •1.2 million tourists a year •Rs 1800 crore annual spend •3 hours away from Ahmedabad •Total district population of 2.5 million •City population of 0.55 million •One of the highest per capita car population in India •Some of the world's most luxurious hotels like The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Lake Palace Hotel •Commerce looking up and tourism growing at a rate of 22% annually
- Lake Palace - Originally known as the Jag Niwas, took three years to build and was inaugurated in 1746. Nothing but marble is used in the composition of this palace.
- Jag Mandir - Another island in the Lake Pichola, which is known for its beautiful garden courtyard. Shah Jahan took refuge here while revolting against his father.
- City Palace and Museum - Next to Fateh Prakash Palace, houses beautiful glass and mirror works.
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal - An excellent museum of folk arts. Also hosts great puppet shows in its auditorium.
- Maharana Pratap Memorial - Rana Pratap's bronze statue seated on his loyal horse Chetak.
- Sajjangarh Fort (Monsoon Palace) - The summer resort of the Maharajas. Atop the hill overlooking all the lakes. This palace had an ingenious way to collect rain water for consumption all year around.
- Sukhadia Circle - A landmark built on a traffic roundabout in Udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain that is lit at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
- RKay Mall - Udaipur's first shopping mall, built at the heart of the city, adjacent to sukhadia circle is city's new 21th century landmark. www.rkaymall.com
- Jagdish Temple - a Temple situated in the middle of the city - a big Tourist attraction
- Ambika Mata Temple
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Udaipur Solar Observatory - Udaipur is the site of India's only Solar Observatory. The Observatory, called USO (Udaipur Solar Observatory) is situated on an Island in Lake Fatesagar. The telescopes are run form an office building on Badi Rd. The site is run under PRL (Physical Reaserch Lab) in Ahemdabad.
- Nehru Garden
- Bagore-ki-Haveli
- Moti Magri
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Ahar Museum
- Shilpgram - The crafts village, located north west of Udaipur, is a must see place for those who want to see the cultural heritage of India, its handicrafts etc. Shilpgram hosts crafts fair every year which is one of the biggest in India, people from different states in the country hold their stalls showcasing their art and crafts work.
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City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design. The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. The Bari Pol or the Big gate brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed to the populace. It is also now the main ticket office.
Fateh Prakash Palace
It's like being cocooned in authentic royal luxury at the Fateh Prakash Palace, the grand heritage palace of the HRH group. The warmth of royal hospitality greets you as you walk along the corridors lined with large paintings of the Mewar school that flourished in the seventeenth through nineteenth century.
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to a five star palace hotel. It is a magical palace and its image in the middle of the lake is like a leaf straight out of a fairy tale book with an excellent taste of intricate craftsmanship and the ethnic themes using the textiles and handicrafts all over highlight the beauty that is simply beyond compare the lake around makes a pleasant murmur with its rippling waves and lapping that adds to the mesmerising moments.
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Amet Haveli
Fateh Prakash Palace
Jagat Niwas Palace
Kankarwa Haveli
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Mewar Haveli
Rangniwas Palace
Hotel Shikarbadi
Shiv Niwas Palace
Hilltop Palace
India International
Lake Pichola
Paras Mahal
Raj Darshan
Rajputana Resorts
Shilpi Resort
Trident Hilton
Udai Kothi
Vishnupriya
Ashish Palace
Baba Palace
Caravan Serai
Padmini Palace
Kajri - RTDC Hotel
Hotel Lakend
Oriental Palace Resorts
Ram Pratap Palace
Saheli Palace
Sarovar on Pichola
Shalimar Palace
Swaroop Vilas
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Udaipur has a remarkable history...
called as "city of Lakes" or "Venice of the east"
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Referred to as the 'most diversified and most romantic spot on the continent of India' by Colonel James Tod in his classic Annals and Antiques of Rajasthan (1828), the city of Udaipur does full justice to his impression even today.
Udaipur derives it name from its founder Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, who chose this place as a replacement for his earlier capital. Built around the azure waters of the lake Pichola, Udaipur, with its ornately decorated palaces and exquisitely laid out lakeside gardens, has captivated and enthralled people all over the world.
Appropriately called the "City of Lakes" due to the numerous lakes dotting its precincts, Udaipur has another sobriquet to its credit, the "Venice of the East". One of the much sought-after destinations in India, Udaipur has an ambience of romanticism. Udaipur is also associated with the chivalrous spirit of the legendary Maharana Pratap who is revered by the people as an epitome of sacrifice bravery and self-respect.
Udaipur also made its presence felt in the celluloid world when James Bond's Octopussy was shot in its plush and breathtaking locales. The piece de resistance of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle of crystal clear waters of the famous Pichola Lake. Once the former summer residence of the ruling family of Mewar, it is now a five star heritage hotel and attracts tourists and foreigners from all over the world.
Apart from the local attractions, there are several charming places to see in and around Udaipur that include the formidable Chittorgarh fort and the marvelous Jain temples of Ranakpur and Nathdwara which make the journey to Udaipur a truly memorable one.
A tailormade journey to Udaipur must include the famous Mewar festival, which marks the advent of spring and is a religious-cultural event celebrated with great splendor and fervor. This festival attracts a multitude of visitors from both India and the world.
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