Udaipur
Udaipur
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake, hemmed
in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and
beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and
inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope
of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with
stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar-a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200
Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it.
According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he
met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The hermit
blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located
spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude
and an amphitheatre of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit
and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
Overlooking the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichhola stands the splendid
City Palace-a marvel in granite and marble. Of the original eleven gates of the
Udaipur City, only five remain. The Suraj Pol the original or Sun Gate on the
eastern side is the main entrance to the city. Exquisite lake palaces of Udaipur
shimmering like jewels on Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendor. Several
places of interest around Udaipur, including the majestic, Chittaurgarh, the
mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur, Eklingji
and Nathdwara and the cool retreat of Mt. Abu, make the visit to Udaipur a
memorable one.
Transportation
Air: I. A. connects Udaipur with Bombay, Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad.
Rail: Udaipur is connected by rail with Ahmedabad, Chittorgarh, Bombay
via Ahmedabad, Delhi and Jaipur.
Road: By road Udaipur to Ahmedabad 262 km, Bombay 739 km, Delhi 670 km,
Jaipur 407 km, Chittorgarh 115 km and Mount Abu 185 km.
Bus: Regular bus services connect Udaipur to Ahmedabad, Chitorgarh,
Eklingji, Falna, Jaisamad, Kankroli, Mt. Abu, Nathdwara, Ranakpur & Rishabhdeoji.
What to see
City Palace: A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill
surrounded by crenellated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards,
pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.
Lake Pichhola: The picturesque lake that entranced Maharaja Udai Singh. It was
later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces,
temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Two island palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag
Niwas (Lake Palace) on the lake are of breathtaking.
Jag Mandir: In the middle of Lake Pichola is the island palace where Prince
Khurram (Shah Jahan) sought refuge from his father, the Emperor Jehangir.
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.
Gulab Bagh: A spectacular rose garden laid out by Maharana Sajjan Singh. A
library in the garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts
and books.
Fateh Sagar: 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
caf accessible by an enjoyable boat ride.
Excursions
Kankroli 64 km, Eklingli 21 km, Haldighati 42 km (RSTDC Rest House) Jaisamand
Lake 50 kms ( RSTDC Hotel Jaisamand ), Nathdwara 42 kms ( RSTDC Hote Gokul ),
Ranakpur 90 kms ( RSTDC Hotel Shilpi ), Rishabhdeo 65 kms ( RSTDC Hotel Gauri ).
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