Location & Attractions
City Palace
The well-fortified City Palace is a majestic white monument perched high up on a hill. The main entrance, a triple arched gate named the Tripolia, built in 1725, is a marvel worth seeing. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun, where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar, presented themselves in times of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is another fascinating monument. The Chini Chitrashala is noteworthy for its blue and white ceramics.
The well-fortified City Palace is a majestic white monument perched high up on a hill. The main entrance, a triple arched gate named the Tripolia, built in 1725, is a marvel worth seeing. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun, where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar, presented themselves in times of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is another fascinating monument. The Chini Chitrashala is noteworthy for its blue and white ceramics.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
This garden of the 'maids of honour', brings to the fore the unique lifestyle of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens. This spectacular garden has numerous fountains in four pools, embellished with delicately chiselled kiosks and elephants.
This garden of the 'maids of honour', brings to the fore the unique lifestyle of the royal ladies, who once strolled through these gardens. This spectacular garden has numerous fountains in four pools, embellished with delicately chiselled kiosks and elephants.
Fateh Sagar
Built by Maharana Fateh Singh, this elegant lake is surrounded on three sides by hills and the Pratap Memorial on the north. One can enjoy boat rides on the rippling waters, and row across to the Nehru Park - an island garden.
Built by Maharana Fateh Singh, this elegant lake is surrounded on three sides by hills and the Pratap Memorial on the north. One can enjoy boat rides on the rippling waters, and row across to the Nehru Park - an island garden.
Jagdish Temple
Built in 1651 A.D, by Maharaja Jagat Singh I; it is the largest and most splendid temple in Udaipur.
Built in 1651 A.D, by Maharaja Jagat Singh I; it is the largest and most splendid temple in Udaipur.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum
This Indian folk arts museum displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls musical instruments and paintings.
This Indian folk arts museum displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls musical instruments and paintings.
Pichhola Lake
The legendary lake that entranced Maharana Udai Singh, is surrounded by hill palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments.
The legendary lake that entranced Maharana Udai Singh, is surrounded by hill palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments.
Festivals
Mewar Festival
Mewar festival marks the advent of spring. It is held in March/ April suring the Gangaur festival in Udaipur. The two-day festivities are marked by boat processions - as well as a 'Shobha Yatra' wherein elephants, camels, horses and folk artists are out on the streets.
Mewar festival marks the advent of spring. It is held in March/ April suring the Gangaur festival in Udaipur. The two-day festivities are marked by boat processions - as well as a 'Shobha Yatra' wherein elephants, camels, horses and folk artists are out on the streets.
Shilpgram Utsav
Shilpgram Utsav is a 10-day festival in December where visitors can buy an array of exquisite art and crafts.
Shilpgram Utsav is a 10-day festival in December where visitors can buy an array of exquisite art and crafts.
