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Introduction of Udaipur |
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Udaipur is
the city of lakes which is situated in the Aravallis range of
Rajasthan. Udaipur is situated at an elevation of 577 meters above sea
level and enclosed by ancient Aravali mountains. Udaipur is about 400
km from Jaipur. Udaipur is known as "city of palaces". City palace and
Lake Palace are situated in Udaipur. The balconies of city palace
offers an amazing views of the Lake Palace Hotel. The climate in
Udaipur is moderate. Udaipur has a moderate climate. The temperature
of Udaipur in summers is around 38.3 degree Celsius and in winters it
is around 11.6 degree Celsius. Common languages which are spoken in
Udaipur are Rajasthani, Marwari, English and Hindi. |
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History of Udaipur |
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Udaipur was
founded in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh. Udaipur was the capital of
Mewar kingdom which was ruled by Sisodia Dynasty for about 1200 years.
There is a legend associated with Udaipur city.
Maharana
Udai Singh met a sacred man meditating on a hill overlooking the lake
Pichola when Maharana was out for hunting. The solitary person blessed the Maharana
and told him to construct a palace at that place as it would be
protected. The Maharana followed his advice and founded Udaipur.
Lake Palace is situated overlooking the aquamarine waters of the lake
Pichola. Lake palace is made of shining granite and white marble. This
palace has an amazing blend of pavilions, terraces, corridors,
courtyards, gardens and rooms. Famous Maharana Pratap was born was
born in Udaipur. He was passionate with Chittorgarh and the past
splendor of the Sisodia tribe possessed his mind. To win Chittorgarh
from the Mughals, Maharana Pratap left Udaipur. But he was not succeed
in his efforts. Due to this and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar
till India got her independence. |
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Tourist Attraction in Udaipur |
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One of the
main attraction of Udaipur is
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. It is a famous tourist attraction in
Udaipur. This Garden is situated below the embankment of Fateh Sagar
Lake with shady walks and wide lawns. Other place of interest in
Udaipur is the Folk art museum. Folk art museum exhibits a collection
of paintings, musical instruments, puppets, dolls, ornaments, masks,
and Folk dresses. Another tourist attraction in Udaipur is
City Palace which is the
biggest Palace in India. In this palace 4 generations of Maharajas
added their contribution, the palace contains a variety of exhibits
inside such as paintings, attractive furniture, utensils and
traditional articles. The museum of the palace also contains the
miniature wall paintings of traditional India and beautiful mosaic of
peacock. Prominent Lake Palace
of Udaipur was the royal summer dwelling of the former rulers. James
bond Film Octopussy was shot here, due to which this palace become
more famous in the west.
Other attractions in Udaipur include Jag Mandir, Monsoon Palace,
Bhartiya Lok Kala
Mandir, Jagmandir Palace,
Bagore Ki Haveli.
Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Gulab Bagh, Shilpgram. Other Excursion
nearest Udaipur is
Rajsamand and
Nathdwara.
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City Palace Udaipur |
Lake Palace Udaipur |
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Jagmandir |
Saheliyon Ki
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Bagore Ki Haveli |
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum
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How to Reach Udaipur |
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By Rail:
Udaipur is linked by an important road network
between Delhi and Mumbai. Regular buses are operated to Udaipur from
various states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and
Rajasthan.
By Road:
Udaipur is also well connected by road. Udaipur railway station is
about 4 km from the city center. Udaipur is linked directly by rail
with Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi and Ajmer.
By Air:
The nearest airport from Udaipur is Dabok airport which is about
20km away from Udaipur. Regular flights operate from Udaipur to
Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur and Mumbai. |
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You will visit
“Udaipur”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan |
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31 Days
Rajasthan Tour (Including Udaipur)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur - Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi -
Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand - Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar
- Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
28 Days Rajasthan Heritage
Tour (Including Udaipur)
28
Days / 27 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Deogarh - Ranakpur -
Mount Abu - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh - Kota - Ranthambore -
Bharatpur - Delhi
24 Days Forts and Palaces Tour
(Including Udaipur)
24 Days / 23 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Delhi
19 Days Rajasthan and North
India Tour (Including Udaipur)
19 Days / 18 Nights
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur
- Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Khajuraho -
Varanasi - Delhi
More....... |
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Map of
Udaipur |
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