Surrounded by Aravalli Hills, it is one of the most romantic places in India and is visited by both domestic and foreign tourists as part of Udaipur Tour Packages. Here is the list of top Places to visit in Udaipur.
1. Lake Pichola
The crowning glory of Udaipur, Pichola Lake is a beautiful artificial lake situated in the heart of Udaipur city in Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills, gardens Cheap Justin Faulk Hoodie , temples and havelis, Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful lakes in India and also among the popular Places to visit in Udaipur. Built in 1362 AD by Pichhu Banjara, Pichola Lake is nearly 4 km long and 3 km wide. The lake has two main islands, Jag Niwas & Jag Mandir. At Jag Niwas Island one has the opportunity to witness another famous place in Udaipur, the Lake Palace, whereas on Jag Mandir Island Cheap Teuvo Teravainen Shirt , one can visit the popular Jag Mandir tors to Udaipur cannot miss out on taking a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The Lake offers mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views from Lal Ghat, Gangaur Ghat and Hanuman Ghat.
2. City Palace
Situated on the banks of Lake Pichola, City Palace is an elegant royal palace in Udaipur. This majestic City Palace is among the top places to visit in Udaipur and often distinguished as the biggest palace in Rajasthan. Built initially by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 AD, the architecture of the palace is splendid and is a testimony to the royal kingdoms of Rajput dynasty. An amalgam of Mughal and Rajasthani architectural styles, the City Palace comprises of 11 wonderful palaces, which were built by different rulers of the Mewar dynasty. The key highlights of the palace complex include Amar Vilas Cheap Jaccob Slavin Shirt , Badi Mahal, Moti Mahal, Durbar Hall and Jagdish Mandir. The major part of the City Palace has been converted into museum which displays a diverse range of preserved monuments and armor. The museum exhibits a wide collection of weapons, gears, clothes furniture etc.
3. Jagdish Temple
Placed in the City Palace complex, Jagdish Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Udaipur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu Cheap Victor Rask Shirt , the temple is considered as the largest temple in Udaipur and among the must include in Udaipur Tour Packages. The temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 AD with an estimated cost of 1.5 million rupees. Built in the Indo-Aryan style, the three-storied temple is a wonder of architecture that comprises beautifully carved pillars, decorated ceilings, painted walls and spacious halls. The spire of the main temple is around 79 feet high that dominates the skyline of Udaipur. Lord Ganesha, Sun God, Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti are the four smaller shrines encircled the main shrine. The annual car festival is held every July coinciding with the rathyatra car festival of Puri Jagannath.
4. Bagore ki Haveli
Situated in front of the Lake Pichola Cheap Scott Darling Shirt , Bagore Ki Haveli is an ancient huge mansion and one of the major places in Udaipur tour packages. Houses with a museum and cultural center, the mansion is decorated with frescoes, mirrors and glass inlay works. There are balconies, jharokas, decorative archways, cupolas and a unique fountain apart from huge courtyards Cheap Elias Lindholm Shirt , allures large number of tourists and one of the well-known places to visit in Udaipur. Dharohar is a cultural event takes place every day inside Bagore Ki Haveli, is a popular evening performance of Indian music and dance.
5. Jag Mandir Palace
Jag Mandir is a gorgeous palace located on the southern island of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Also known as 鈥楲ake Garden Palace鈥? it is one of the popular wedding places and also the important places to visit in Udaipur. The palace is used as a summer resort and pleasure palace for holding parties by royal family. Built in yellow sandstone and marble, the most notable architectural buildings inside the palace are Gul Mahal, Garden Courtyard, Darikhana, Bara Patharon ka Mahal Cheap Brock McGinn Shirt , Zenana Mahal, and Kunwar Pada ka Mahal. Now, it is converted to a luxurious heritage hotels with fine dining.
6. Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace)
Popularly known as Monsoon Palace, Sajjangarh Palace is a hilltop royal residence overlooking the Fateh Sagar and Pichola Lakes in the city of Udaipur. Built it in 1884 AD, the Palace is named Sajjangarh after Maharana Sajjan Singh of the Mewar dynasty. The palace was built basically as an astronomical center and to keep track of the movement of monsoon clouds in the area surrounding the palace, and also to provide employment to people. Located on Bansdara Peak Cheap Sebastian Aho Shirt , the palace also offers mesmerizing views of the sunset, striking lakes, palaces and mountains. Built in white marble, the ground floor of the palace is converted into a museum with a collection of pictures, paintings and maps. Now, the palace is under the control of the Forest Department of Rajasthan. It is one of the beautiful places to visit as part of Udaipur tour packages.
7. Sahelion Ki Bari
Situated on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake Cheap Justin Williams Shirt , Sahelion Ki Bari is a main garden in Udaipur and one of the best tourist places to visit in Udaipur. Built by Maharana Sangram Singh, the garden was laid for a group of 48 young women attendants who escorted a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Also known as arden of the Maids of Honour鈥? this garden is used to be the relaxing spot of the royal ladies. The garden also houses with a fountain and a small museum with huge collection of royal households.
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