Founded 1599, the glory, the chivalry and valour of the rajputs is displayed at it's finest by the grandeur of this lovely, lake side city. The city is a constant procession of places,temples, lakes and cenotaphs, each out doing the other in it's beauty. The bazaars offer fine crafts especially vividly coloured paintings. Places to visit: City Palace, Lake Palace, Shivniwas Palace, Shaliyon ki Badi, Jagdish Temple, Lake Fateh Sagar.
Area: 17.239kms
Access: Airport - 20kms, Daily flights from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai and Delhi.
Distances: Delhi - 645kms, Agra - 630kms, Jaipur - 375kms, Jodhpur - 300kms
Hotels: Shiv Niwas Palace, Taj Lake Palace, Shikarbadi, Udai Kothi, Rangniwas.
One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal armies. On the advice of a holy man, Udai Singh shifted his capital to the banks of Lake Pichola- the city was named Udaipur after him.THE CITY PALACE
Overlooking the lake Pichola is the City Palace, a marvel of marble and granite. The largest palace in Rajasthan, its exquisite worksmanship makes it a must on every visitor's itinerary. The three mahals - Baari, Dilkush and Moti, the Suraj Gokhada of the Sun Balcony, the Mor Chowk Known for its beautiful peacock Mosaics ; the shrine of Dhuni Mata and the Museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this complex.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal armies. On the advice of a holy man, Udai Singh shifted his capital to the banks of Lake Pichola- the city was named Udaipur after him.THE CITY PALACE
Overlooking the lake Pichola is the City Palace, a marvel of marble and granite. The largest palace in Rajasthan, its exquisite worksmanship makes it a must on every visitor's itinerary. The three mahals - Baari, Dilkush and Moti, the Suraj Gokhada of the Sun Balcony, the Mor Chowk Known for its beautiful peacock Mosaics ; the shrine of Dhuni Mata and the Museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this complex.
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