Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is one of the most visited tourist places in Rajasthan. Located around stunning water lakes and enveloped by the Aravalli Hills in all directions, Udaipur is known for its azure lakes, magnificent palaces, vibrant culture and delectable food. Along with being a must-visit destination, it is also one of the best places to experience luxury in India.
Boating through the shimmering Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful sights and highlights of every Udaipur trip. Also known as the "Venice of the East", Udaipur is inarguably one of the most romantic cities in India. Visit its larger than life havelis and monuments, stroll through the bustling street markets, ride through one of the seven lakes of the city or relax in one of the extraordinary hotels, and you will discover the charm of Udaipur.
Lake Pichola, Jaisamand Lake, City Palace, Monsoon Palace, Jagmandir, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon ki Baari are some of the popular tourist places in Udaipur. The city was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the new capital of the Mewar kingdom. The grandeur of the Rajput era is still prevalent in the city's architecture. A trip to Udaipur is often combined with a visit to nearby Kumbhalgarh (80km) and Mount Abu. The revered Nathdwara temple is about 60 km from Udaipur.
Lake Pichola
Situated in the city of Udaipur, Lake Pichola is an artificial lake of fresh water named after the Picholi village. Within Lake Pichola are located two island known as Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas and to offer the enthralling views of lake, several palaces have been developed on these islands. Lake Pichola is also counted among the vital identity of the city of Udaipur. One must not miss the boat ride that starts from City Palace’s Rameshwar Ghat on Lake Pichola to get the memorable traveling experience. Two more popular islands are also there on Lake pichola: One is Arsi villas, built by Udaipur’s Maharanas which is a small palace and was formerly an ammo depot. This island also serves as a century for variety of birds such as coots, ducks, terns, ducks, kingfishers, cormorants, egrets etc. Another one is Mohan mandir from where the annual celebration of Gangaur festival was enjoyed by the king.
Jagdish Temple
One of the famous tourist attractions in Udaipur is Jagdish temple, which is situated in the heart of this city. This beautiful temple was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh I in the year 1651. It is great fusion of Indo-Aryan art and architecture. Earlier this temple was called as “Temple of Jagannath Rai”. If you are planning a trip to this place then you must go through this Udaipur travel guide to visit this stunning temple.
City Palace
City Palace is one of the famous tourist attractions located on the east side of Lake Pichola. This palace was constructed by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559. This is regarded as the largest royal complex in Rajasthan and comprises of museum, garden and many historical buildings. It is a blend Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Udaipur city from this palace. If you are planning a trip to Udaipur then you must visit this stunning palace.
Fateh Sagar Lake
Fateh Sagar Lake is regarded as the pride of this city and attracts large number of tourists from all across the globe. This artificial lake was constructed by Maharana Jai Singh in the year 1678. This pear-shaped lake is enclosed by Aravalli hills from three sides and is a perfect spot for enjoying boating. If you want to enjoy the sunset view, visit this lake with your family or friends. If you are planning a trip to Udaipur then you must visit this beautiful lake.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
Saheliyon-Ki-Bari is also known as Courtyard of the Maidens comprises of beautiful garden and different varieties of water fountains. It also has small museum, kiosks, lotus pool and marble elephants. This beautiful garden was constructed in the 18th century by Maharana Sangram Singh for a group of 48 young women who came along with his princess in the form of a dowry. If you are planning a trip to Udaipur then you must visit this wonderful garden.
Monsoon palace
Monsoon Palace was earlier called as Sajjan Garh Palace that is located on the hilltop and overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake. It was constructed by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the year 1884 to watch the monsoon clouds. This palace is made up of white marble and you will get a panoramic view of the whole city. It also gives a amazing view of the sunset and categorized one of the famous tourist attractions in Udaipur.
Doodh Talai
A small pond that is located adjacent to Lake Pichola is Doodh Talai Lake, a very famous tourist destination located in the heart of the city of town, Udaipur. A common link is shared between Doodh talai lake and Lake pichola which is another popular destination of tourists. One can enjoy boat ride, horse and camel rode and delicious food options offered by Doodh talai lake. Small hillocks hosting the Deen Dayal Upadhyay park surrounds Doodh talai lake. This place is widely popular for its managed and compact shape. While traveling to Udaipur, one must not miss to explore Doodh Talai lake, the place offering scenic beauty and greenery to make the experience memorable. One can enjoy the glimpse of several beautiful spots such as the ropeway, deen dayal upadhyay park, lake pichola, manilya lal verma garden (musical fountain or rock garden) from doodh talai lake.
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