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Weather
In Summer: 38.3 C (Max) - 28.8 C (Min)
In Winter: 28.3 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season: from July to Mid Sept, and very humid
(Upton 90%)
Rainfall: 62 cms.
Our suggestion: Best time to come: Sep to March |
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History
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar 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 meditation
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 amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed
the advice of the hermit and founded the city in 1559
A.D.
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Hot Attraction
Mewar Festival
A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song,
dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where
almost everybody participates.
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| Places to see |
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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.
The main entrance is through the triple arched
gate, the 'Tripolia' with eight marble porticos.
The Maharana were weighed under the gate in
the gold, the equivalent amount of which was
distributed among the populace.
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Ahar
The ancient capital of Sisodias, 3 km from Udaipur,
Ahar boasts of a profusion of royal cenotaphs
of the rulers of Mewar. A rare collection of
antiquities including earthen pots, iron objects
and other art items excavated in the region
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Sajjan
Garh
Dominating the city's skyline is the monsoon
palace of Sajjangarh.It offers a panoramic overview
of the city's lakes, palaces and the surrounding
countryside. |
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Gulab
Bagh
A spectacular rose garden lay out by Maharana
Sajjan Singh. A library in the garden has a
rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts
and books |
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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 café
accessible by an enjoyable boat ride. |
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Pichhola
Lake
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 |
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Jagdish
Temple
Built in 1651 A.D. By Maharana Jagat Singh,
this Indo-Aryan temple is the largest and the
most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy
sculpted images. |
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Saheliyon-ki-Bari
(Garden of the maids of Honour)
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 Udaipur
By Air
Udaipur is well connected to all the major cities
which include Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Jaipur.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe
& air conditioned buses from Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad
to Udaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around
8-9 hr. from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi from
Jaipur and Ahmedabad.
By Train
Udaipur is connected to many major cities of India.
There are daily trains from Delhi, Jaipur. The best
train between Delhi and Udaipur, the daily Chetak Express.
Trains take around 12 Hrs from Jaipur to Udaipur.
Getting around
Udaipur has a reasonably good city bus service. Taxi
and auto - rickshaws are un metered. Udaipur is small
enough and vehicle traffic slow enough to make getting
around on a bicycle quite enjoyable. You can hire bicycles
all over town.
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