Udaipur is famous as City of Lakes located in the Aravalli mountain range. This "Venice of the East" is 262 kms faraway from Ahmedabad. Udaipur is easily accessible by Road from major cities of India. Udaipur Airport i.e. Maharana Pratap Airport is having daily flight from Delhi & Mumbai. Udaipur, The City of Rajasthan was founded by Maharana Udaisingh II in the year 1553 as the capital of Marwar. Udaipur is the City palace and having rich culture and royal history. Here are top places to visit in Udaipur which one can not miss.
Lake Pichola
Pichola was the name of the village that got name of Lake. The City Palace also situated on the bank of the Lake. Boat Ride in the evening offers picturesque view of the Lake and City Palaces as well. Sunset view from the lake is fabulous.
City Palace
The City Palace is located near the Lake Pichola. Balcony, Window and Terrace of the Palace offered a spectacular view of the Lake. one can also visit the museum in the main part of the palace. This place is actually consist of four big palace and various minor palaces which together make the City Palace.
Vintage Car Collection
This Place is paradise for car lovers. This Car Museum has collection of vintage and classic car of the Company Chevrolet, Cadillac, Morris owned by the Maharana of Udaipur. They used this car as transportation.
Jagdish Temple
Jagdish Temple was built in 1651 in Indo-Aryan style. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The structure of the Temple is beautiful and great example of ancient architectural work. The Temple is built by Maharana Jagat Sinh I.
Lake Palace
The Lake Palace was built between 1743 to 1746 on the island near Jagmandir. It is earlier called as Jagniwas. It is converted into the Hotel and now the luxurious hotel of the Taj Group. It is also a famous wedding destination of all time.
Bagore ki Haveli
Bagore ki Haveli is situated at Gangaur Ghat of Lake Pichola. This haveli is built in the 18th century by Amar Chand Bandva, the minister of Mewar. This classical structure has more then 100 rooms used glass and mirror in interiors.
Saheliyo ki Bari
Saheliyo ki Bari is built by Maharana Sangram Sinh II is a popular destination of Udaipur. This Garden was made for queen and her women maids. The Garden has also small museum, fountain, marble elephant and lotus lake.
Moti Magri
Moti Magri is having memorial of Maharan Pratap seated on their horse Chetak on the Hill. The Hill has picturesque view of the city with fatehsagar lake. Laser light and sound show also organised in the evening to depict the story of Maharana Pratap.
Shilpgram
This Rural Art and Craft complex is located near the Fateh Sagar Lake. This is a living museum to show the lifestyle of tribal people. This place is spread over 70 acre of land and tourist about the observe the simplicity life of the village.
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