UDAiPUR

LAKE CITY  An Oasis in the Desert

 

In the harsh terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis, flourishes the city of lakes, Udaipur. 

One of the most romantic places in India, Udaipur is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes which whisper the mood of a bygone era. 

The Marble palaces, the sensuous 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 LAKE PALACE

This marble palace that seems to be floating on the Lake Pichola is undoubtedly the main attraction of Udaipur. Now a luxury hotel, this palace can be accessed by boat from the city palace which overlooks it.

 

JAGDEESH TEMPLE

 

Close to the City Palace is the Jagdish Temple. It houses some imposing sculpted figures and heavily ornamented interiors.

At a short distance is the Sahelion-ki-Bari or the Garden of Maidens which has four pools and delicately carved kiosks and elephants in marble.

Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular atteraction.

 

Udaipur Solar Observatory

 

Udaipur Solar Observatory is situated on an island in the middle of the Lake Fatehsagar (Location: 24 35.1': 73 42.8').The main objective of obtaining the high spatial and temporal resolution observations of solar photospheric and chromospheric activity is to understand the various dynamic phenomena occurring on the surface of the sun.

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Other attractions in Udaipur include Krishna Vilas, Lake Fateh Sagar,Sajjan Niwas and Gulab Bagh, Machchalaya Magra, Doodh Talai, Jag Mandir, and the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum .