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Vacation to Udaipur
 The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely
land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of
the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty,
Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences
and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and
writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples,
gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of
a heroic past, epitomizing valour and chivalry. Their reflection
in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar-a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia
dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an
interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana
Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy
man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. The
hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at
this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the
stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheatre of low
mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded
the city in 1559 A.D.
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
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City Palace
Udaipur
A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill
surrounded by crenelated walls, it is a conglomeration of
courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging
gardens. The main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the
‘Tripolia’ with eight marble porticos. The Maharana
were weighed under the gate in the gold, the equivalent amount of
which was distributed among the populace.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari Udaipur
This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where
royal ladies came for a stroll and hence the name. The garden has
many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiseled kiosks and
marble elephants.
Pichhola Lake Udaipur
The picturesque lake that entranced Maharaja Udai Singh. It was
later enlarged by the founder. The lake is surrounded by hills,
palaces,temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Two island
palaces,Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas(Lake Palace) on the lake are of
breathtaking
Kumbhalgarh Fort Udaipur
The second principal fortress in Rajasthan after Chittaurgarh, it
is perched atop the Aravallis.Built in the 15th century by
Maharana Kumbha, it extends over 12 km and enclose many
temples,palaces and gardens.The fort renovated in the 19th
century. The Badal Mahal or Cloud Palace offers a spectacular
bird’s eye view of the surrounding countryside. Closeby is
the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with a rich variety of
wildlife. The Fort is accessible only by jeep from Kelwara
through the seven gates.
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