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Udaipur is a Rajasthan city where most of the ancient stories about Rajput rulers and the Mughal invasion unravel. It was founded in the sixteenth century during Emperor Akbar’s reign.
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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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