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Founded by Maharana
Udai Singh II in
1568, Udaipur has
many legends
attached to it. Udai
Singh founded this
city after Mughal
Emperor Akbar
besieged his
fortress,
Chittorgarh. It is
believed that a holy
man, meditating on
the hill near
Pichola Lake,
advised Udai Singh
to set up his
capital here. After
his death in 1572,
Udai Singh was
succeeded by
Maharana Pratap, the
most admired Rajput
hero. As you read on
this Udaipur city
guide further, you
will get to know
more about this
beautiful city. |
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Also known as the
lovely lake side
capital of the
region Mewar, the
City of Udaipur has
many legends
associated with it.
According to
legends, Maharaja
Udai Singh II laid
the foundation of
this picturesque
city in 1559 on the
advice of a sage. |
City Palace :
Standing on the bank
of Lake Pichola, are
massive series of
palaces built at
different time
commencing from 1559
A.D. The balconies
of the palace
provide panoramic
view of "Jag Niwas”
(Now world wide
famous Lake palace
hotel), Jag Mandir
on one side and on
the other the city
of Udaipur.
Pratap Memorial :
Atop the Moti
Magri or Pearl Hill,
overlooking the
Fateh Sagar Lake is
the memorial of the
Rajput hero Maharana
Pratap with a bronze
statue of the
Maharana astride his
favourite horse
"Chetak".
Sajjan Garh :
It offers a
panoramic overview
of the city's lakes,
palaces and the
surrounding
countryside.
Gulab Bagh :
It is a spectacular
rose garden laid out
by Maharana Sajjan
Singh. There is a
library in the
garden which has a
rare collection of
ancient handwritten
manuscripts and
books.
Pichola Lake :
Pichola Lake is the
beautiful expanse of
water that surrounds
the islands of the
Lake Palace Hotel
(JAG NIWAS) and JAG
MANDIR.
Fateh Sagar Lake
and Neharu Park :
A beautiful
lake, overlooked by
a number of hills on
the three sides and
the Pratap Memorial
on the north was
built by Maharana
Fateh Singh. In the
middle of the lake
is Nehru Park - a
lovely garden island
with a boat shaped
cafe accessible by
an enjoyable boat
ride.
Jagdish Temple :
This magnificient
temple is the
largest and the most
beautiful temple of
Udaipur with
noteworthy images.
It was built in 1651
A.D. by Maharana
Jagat Singh.
Saheliyon-Ki-Bari
: This small
ornamental garden
was a popular
relaxing spot where
royal ladies came
for a stroll and
hence the name. The
garden has many
fountains in its
four delightful
pools, chiseled
kiosks and marble
elephants. |
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How to Reach Agra? |
By Plane:
Airport of Udaipur regularly receives direct flights
from major cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur and
Mumbai. The airport is located at a distance of 25 km
from the city centre.
By Train:
Udaipur is directly linked by rail with major cities
some important train connection are: 9643 Express (Delhi
Sarai Rohilla – Jaipur – Ajmer – Chittaurgarh -
Udaipur.)
By Road:
A wide network of bus service link Udaipur with several
destinations. The National Highway 8 links Udaipur to
Delhi as well as Mumbai. |
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