UDAIPUR
Area : 37 sq km.
Best Seasons : September - March.
Languages : Mewari, Hindi, English.
Excursion : Eklingi, Nathwada, Deogarh.
Major Attraction : Lake Pichhola, City Palace, Shilpgram, Jagdish Temple.
Weather
In Summer : 38.3 C (Max) - 28.8 C (Min)
In winter : 28.3 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season : from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (Upton 90%)
Rainfall : 62 cms.
Our suggestion : Best time to come: Sep to March
Popularly Known as the Jewel of Mewar, the city was founded by Maharajah Jai Singh in 16th century. The city of Udaipur endorse three major lake, Pichhola,
Fatehsagar and Udaisagar. The three lakes adds to the magic of the city. On Pichhola lake stands the Jag mandir, a famous palace of royal era.
Udaipur History
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated
with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.
The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an
agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
Exploring Udaipur
Lake Pichhola :
The name of the lake is kept after the the name of the village Pichali and is beautiful dotted with hills, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. The lake
adorns with two exquisite palaces Jag Niwas, a summer residence of the princes of Mewar and now a hotel and Jag Mandir built in red sandstone with marble
dome.
City Palace :
The construction of this beautiful building is started by Udai Singh and is largest palace complex. The construction of this building was completed by
Successive rulers. The complex houses a with large collection of artifacts.
Jagdish temple :
Built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saheliyon Ki Bari :
The garden is well laid, with extensive lawns and shady walks. Its manicured lawns display a fascinating variety of bougan villea and five fountains release
showers in tune with their titles namely, 'Welcome'; 'Raining Cats and Dogs'; 'Rains in Midnight', 'Rains without Clouds'; 'Gentle Shower in Mid Day'.
Getting there
Airways : 21 km from city center lies the Maharana Pratap Airport. A well connected place by Indian Airlines and Jet Airways with Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur.
Railways : It is connected by the western Railway meter Gauger network and linked to major cities like Delhi, Jaipur Chittaurgarh.
Roadways : Well connected to all the major cities like Delhi, Agra.
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