Places to See
Pratap
Memorial
Atop the Moti Magri or prarl hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar lake is the
memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.
City Palaces
A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded
by crenallated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtards, pavilions, terraces
corridors rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the triple
arched gate. The Tripolia with eight marble porticos. The maharanas were weighed
under the gate in gold, the the equivalent amount of which was distributed
among the populace. The suraj Gokhada, the balcony of the sun, is where the
suryavansi maharanas of mewar presented themselves to the people in time of
trouble to restore their confidence. The "Mor Chowk' known for its exquisite
peacock mosaics in glass and the Chini Chitrashala noted for its blue and
white ceramics are another attraction in the palace.
Jagdish Temple
Built in 1651A.D. by Maharana Jagat Singh, this Indoarmy temple is the largest
and the most beautiful temple if Udaipur with noteworthy scupted images.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum
The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes
folk dresses ornaments puppets masks dolls folk musical instruments folk deities
and paintings.
Saheliyon Ki Bari (Garden of the maids of Honor
)
This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing sport 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.
Fateh Sagar
A beautiful lake, overlooked by a number of jills on the three sides and the
Pratap memorial on the north was built by Maharana fateh singh. In the middle
of the lake is Nehru Park a lovely garden island with a boar shaped café
accessile by an enjoyable boat ride.
Pichhola Lake
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 magnificence.
Ahar
The ancient capital of sisodias, 3 Km from udaipur, Ahar boasts of a profusion
of royal cenotaphs of the rulers of Mewar. A rare collection of antiquities
including earthen pots, iron objects and other art items excavated in the
region are displayed in a small Govt. museum
Sajjan Garh
Dominating the city's skyline is the monsoon palace of sajjan Garh. It offers
a panoramic overview of the city's lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside.
Gulab Bagh
A spectacular rose Garden laid out by mharana Sanjjan Singh A library in the
garden has a rare collection of anicient handwritten manuscripts and books.
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