CITY PALACE COMPLEX AND MUSEUMS

The tremendous City Palace, overshadowing the Pichola Lake, is the biggest royal residence complex in Rajasthan. It expands an extensive separation along the east bank of the lake. South of the castle, a charming nursery gets down to the shore. The first structure was worked in the sixteenth century. From there on, each progressive age of rulers in Udaipur made its compositional imprint on the City Palace complex. Before the finish of the nineteenth century, the Maharana’s Palace was a city in itself, with storage facilities, stables, wells and ranches inside its dividers. In spite of being a mixture of structures included by different rulers, the royal residence complex figures out how to hold astonishing respectability of plan. The castle has various galleries, towers and domes and there are shocking perspectives over the lake and the city from the upper patios.

The principal part of the royal residence has now been saved as an exhibition hall. It has an enormous and changing assortment of ancient rarities. The historical centre incorporates the Bari Mahal, which has an exquisite focal nursery. The Mor Chowk with its lovely mosaics of peacocks; the Manak Mahal with its an assortment of glass and porcelain figures and the Krishna Vilas with its fine assortment of miniatures is a treat not to be missed. The Zenana Mahal (The ladies’ private living quarters in a castle) likewise has an assortment of artworks. In the event that one needs to see instances of wonderful mirror-work, at that point a visit to the Moti Mahal is an unquestionable requirement. The Chini Mahal is canvassed in delightful oriental tiles.

SAHELION KI BARI

In the north of the city, about 3km from Lal Ghat, the Saheliyon-ki-Bari was worked by Sangram Singh II in 1710.

This little, interesting elaborate nursery was spread out for the satisfaction in 48 ladies chaperons who came as a feature of a princess’ settlement and has excellent, well-looked after wellsprings (water deficiencies allowing), stands, marble elephants and a superb lotus pool.

JAGDISH TEMPLE

Jagdish Temple is one of the well known sanctuaries of Udaipur. Situated in the City Palace complex of Udaipur, this sanctuary is made in the Indo-Aryan style of design. In 1651, Jagdish sanctuary was worked by Maharana Jagat Singh, who managed Udaipur during 1628-53. The sanctuary is committed to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe. It is commended for being the biggest sanctuary in the city of Udaipur. The portal of this sanctuary can be sited a ways off of 150 meters from the Bara Pol of the City Palace.

This three-celebrated sanctuary is a marvel of design that involves flawlessly cut columns, beautified roofs, painted dividers and rich corridors. In those occasions, 1.5 million rupees were spent to raise this structure. The tower of the primary sanctuary is around 79 feet high that without a doubt overwhelms the horizon of Udaipur. This Shikhar (tower) is decorated with models of artists, elephants, horsemen and performers making it really an incredible sight.

FATEH SAGAR LAKE

Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of Udaipur, to the north of Lake Pichola in the 1680s.

It is one of the four lakes of the Udaipur city; the other three being: the Lake Pichola (within the Udaipur town), Udai Sagar Lake, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the east of Udaipur, and Dhebar Lake or Jaisamand Lake, 52 km (32 mi) south east of Udaipur.

Within the confines of the Fatah Sagar Lake, there are three small islands; the largest of these is the Nehru Park (4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) area), which is a popular tourist attraction, the second island (0.06 km2 or 15 acres area) houses a public park with an impressive water-jet fountain, and the third island (1.2 km2 area) is the address for the Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO). The Nehru park is accessible by inboard motor boats. The blue waters of the lake and the backdrop of the green mountains has given the soubriquet of ‘the second Kashmir’ to Udaipur.

BAGHORE KI HAVELI MUSEUM (WALKING)

An old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes and modern art. The building has a large and exquisite collection of Mewar painting and glassworks. In the evening, the haveli lightens and stages the enjoyable performance of traditional dance and music of Rajasthan. These performances are most sought among the foreigners, and you can find a large gathering in the evening.

JAG MANDIR

Jag Mandir is an excellent place to visit on Udaipur tour. Jagmandir is an impressive set of structures with the central building being called Jagmandir, which can be recognized by the marble-made elephants positioned outside. It is a three-storied structure and includes sections like Gul Mahal, an elegant façade, a Garden Courtyard and the Darikhana on its northern side, the Bara Patharon ka Mahal.

KARNI MATA ROPEWAY

The ropeway to Karnimata temple was constructed to enable a large number of devotees who visit Karnimata Temple and other historic sites at Machhala Hill. The foot pathway, normally used by people, provides access to the top through a steep gradient. The Ropeway system has made it possible for all to visit the historical sites. Ropeway in Udaipur is newly introduced and is most important tourist attraction. It is installed between two mountains right on the bank of Lake Pichola. The view from the Gondolas is breath taking and if you have passion for photography you must not miss this. It is from here that you can click best view of Udaipur including Lake Pichola, Lake Fateh Sagar, magnificent City Palace complex, Sajjangarh Fort and above all artistic landscaped Aravali mountains on the other side of the lake. Do not miss the sun setting across lush green Aravali Hills across Lake Pichola. It takes no time to visit ropeway being in the heart of the City. It is located in the main tourist area and can be best visited in the evenings followed by mouth water cuisines.

GULAB BAGH

A spectacular rose Garden laid out by maharana Sanjjan Singh A library in the garden has a rare collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books. Gulab Bagh is an old Sub-City Level Park, having a lush green campus and several places of attraction including ponds, library, zoological park, temples, and several government offices. It houses 12 Bovri’s, 5 tubewells, 1 large pond (Kamal Talai – under rejuvenation), 1 zoological park, couple of temples – Arya Samaj, Hanuman, Dargah, etc. and a range of Government offices like 2 forest offices, 2 PHED offices, 1 PWD office, 1 library, etc. The park has 4 entrance gates, which are designed artistically as old masonry structures. Out of 4, only 2 gates are open for general public. There is an appropriate parking facility is available at 2 operational entry gates, and it can currently accommodate 350 two-wheelers and 50 car parking inside the park. The entire park is surrounded by a boundary wall, 3–5 m in height and made of mix of concrete, stone and brick.

MAHARANA PRATAP SMARAK

Moti Magri overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap, which has a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favorite horse “Chetak”.

SUKHADIA CIRCLE

Sukhadia Circle, also known as Sukhadia square, is a majestic turn around in Panchwati, the Udaipur city’s northern suburb. It is a popular landmark in Udaipur and provides a beautiful view with the illumination of lights.

BHARATOYA LOK KALA MANDAL

The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes folk dresses ornaments puppets masks dolls folk musical instruments folk deities and paintings.