Udaipur – Splendor of Regal Beauty

Udaipur is a city, a

municipal corporation and

the administrative

headquarters of the

Udaipur district in the

state of Rajasthan in

western India. The city is known the ancient stories about

Rajput rulers and the Mughal invasion unravel. It was founded

in the sixteenth century during Emperor Akbar’s reign. A visit

to Udaipur can be fulfilled with comfortable accommodation

facilities provided by best hotels in Udaipur.

Some of the attractions that glorify Udaipur’s history:

Lake Pichola: The lake sets the background for most of

the beautiful palaces and havelis in Udaipur. Boat rides

and ferry services are also frequent in the lake which gives

tourists a glimpse of the city’s architectural beauty from

the waters. A large number of the best hotels in Udaipur

in star category also have havelis and resorts located in the

region that provide ample staying facilities.

City Palace: The City Palace was built by Maharana Udai

Singh which ranks as the biggest palace in Rajasthan.

Today it houses various museums and displays that

showcase the grandeur of Rajput rule. It is a classic

example of the architectural style that combines the best

features of Rajasthani and Mughal buildings. The palace

has also been used for filming various Bollywood and

Hollywood movies.

Jagdish Temple: The temple was constructed in the

seventeenth century as a place of worship for the Rajput

royal family. Lord Jaganath is the principal deity of the

temple. Thousands of pilgrims also visit the temple in

addition to the heavy inflow of tourists.

Ahar: It was a cremation site for the Mewar family.

However, the site comes close to any structure that has

been used for the purpose. Instead, it is one that surpasses

in beauty of the most ancient monuments. Ahar is located

away from the city side on the outskirts of Udaipur.

Saajjan Garh:

Commonly referred to as

the Monsoon Palace, it is

yet another celebrated

monument in Rajasthan. The Palace was a summer resort

of the royal family and commands a splendid view of the

Lake Fateh Sagar. Legend has it that the Maharana wanted

to have a view of his ancestral house at Chittaurgarh which

led to the hilltop positioning of the palace. At present the

palace is under the control of the Forest Department of

Rajasthan and is open for public visit during weekdays.

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