If you couldn’t visit Venice till now, no worries. I can suggest a place which feels somewhat like Venice but with a desi swag of its own. I am talking about Udaipur which is crowned with many metaphors like the venice of east and city of lakes to name a few. Udaipur is a city with many picturesque locations, lakes in every corner of the city and beautiful monuments and temples depicting architectural excellence. That’s how I want you to visualize about Udaipur! Beautiful yet desi. Book an Udaipur tour package to know more about this hidden beauty.
The 10 best places to visit in Udaipur are listed below;-
In-city locations;
City palace
The starting point of Udaipur tour package is city palace. This palace was constructed in the year 1559 by Maharana Udai Mirza singh. This palace is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola. This palace is an amalgamation of European, Mughal and Chinese architecture. City palace houses 11 magnificent palaces with each palace having something unique about its art and architecture. It houses an antic museum and a crystal gallery which has separate bookings charges.
Lake Pichola
One of the best 10 places to visit in Udaipur is Lake pichola. Lake Pichola is an artificial lake constructed in 1362 AD, extended later by Rana Udai singh II in the 16th century. The entire lake is surrounded by hills, magnificent palaces and bathing ghats. Cruising in the lake is a pleasant experience especially during the dusk when the sun goes down behind the hills and birds fill up the sky in a bid to return before night falls. There are many Islands in Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir being the most popular amongst them.
Jagdish temple
Udaipur tour package is incomplete without visiting the Jagdish temple. Built in 1651, Jagdish temple is the most popular temple in the heart of Udaipur. This temple stands as a stunning testimony of Indo-aryan architecture and is dedicated to lord Jagdish an incarnation of Vishnu. Visit this temple not only from the aspect of devotion; rather witness the exquisite carvings and architectural excellence.
Bagore Ki haveli
This 18th century construction is built by Amir chand Badwa, chief minister in the royal court of Mewar. This haveli has been converted into a museum showcasing the culture of Mewar. The massive building houses 100 rooms and looks splendid with its unique architecture. You can also book for the Dharohar dance and music show in the evening. Add ethnic touch of Rajasthan to your Udaipur tour.
Bharatiya Lok kala Mandal
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum was set up by Mihir Chaudhary in the year 1952 to propagate and popularize folk culture found in arts, dances and the literature of the Mewar region. The enthralling collection is about 44 years old, reflecting its age-old charm and inspiring people to experience all forms of folk culture during their Udaipur tour.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Built by Sangram Singh II as a gift for his queen and her maids. The King designed the garden himself for his queen to relax along with her maids. Decorated with bougainvillea and marble fountains, this lush green space provides recluse from the busy life of the city. The location of the garden makes it popular amongst the tourists who have opted for Udaipur tour.
Out Station Location
Nathdwara
Nathdwara is an inevitable part of Udaipur tour packages. Nathdwara is a popular pilgrimage destination for the tourists. Shrinath ji the residing deity is revered throughout the region and many legends are associated with his legacy. Nathdwara has gained popularity for its local jewelry market, delicious sweets and mouthwatering delicacies. All this has earned it the name of being “The Apollo of Mewar”.
Ranakpur
Ranakpur is located at a distance of 97kms from Udaipur. Ranakpur is famous for a Jain temple located in a picturesque location. It is dedicated to Adinath the first jain tirthankara. The entire temple is carved out of marble and looks like a replica of the Dilwara temple in Mount Abu.
Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh fort has gained the distinction of having the second longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. A trip to Rajasthan will go in vein if you fail to visit this astounding landscape believed to be a treasure house of history. This fort also finds mention as the birth place of the most revered figure in the history of Rajasthan “Maharana Pratap”. If you happen to visit badal mahal in the fort during monsoons, you will find yourself walking through the clouds. All this makes Kumbhalgarh a complete package.
There is more to add in your Udaipur tour, you just have to choose the right place keeping your interests in mind. If you are planning to book a
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