Introduction
of Udaipur
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| Udaipur,
the city of lakes is located in the Aravallis range of Rajasthan.
The city of Udaipur is situated at a distance of about 405 km from
Jaipur. Udaipur is situated at an altitude of 577 meters above sea
level and surrounded by ancient Aravali mountains. Udaipur is also
known as "city of palaces". The lake side was built on a
small wooded plain encircled by mountains. The climate in Udaipur is
temperate. In summers it is around 38.3 degree Celsius and in
winters it is around 11.6 degree Celsius. Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari
and English are the common languages which are spoken in Udaipur.
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| History
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was the jewel of Mewar kingdom ruled by Sisodia Dynasty for
about 1200 years. The city of Udaipur was founded by Maharana
Udai Singh. This city has an interesting legend associated with
it. Maharana Udai Singh was out for hunting as he met a holy man
meditating on a hill overlooking the lake Pichola. The hermit
blessed the Maharana and told him to built a palace at that very
spot as it would be protected. The Maharana followed his advise
and Udaipur came into being. Overlooking the aquamarine waters
of the lake Pichola stands the shimmering granite and marble
Lake Palace. This palace has a harmonious blend of courtyards,
pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. It
was in Udaipur only that the legendary Maharana Pratap was born.
He was obsessed with Chittorgarh and the past glories of the
Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to
win back Chittorgarh from the Mughals. But he failed in his
attempts and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India
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Tourist
Attraction in Udaipur
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The
main tourist attraction in Udaipur is Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This
Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive
lawns and shady walks. Other place is the Folk art museum. This
folk art museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and
paintings on display. Another tourist attraction is City Palace,
the biggest Palace in India. In this palace where 4 generations
of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned
and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult
to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of
the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature
wall paintings of Indian mythology. The famous Lake Palace of
Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James
bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more
known in the west.
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How
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By
Air:
Indian Airlines operates daily flights from Udaipur to
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi. Dabok airport is
about 21 km away from the city.
By Rail:
Udaipur is connected by major road link between Mumbai
and Delhi. The Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh Roadways Transport Corporation operate
buses to Udaipur from various regions.
By Road:
Udaipur is on the western railway network. The railway
station is about 4 km from the city center. Udaipur is
directly connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer
and Jodhpur.
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Map of Udaipur
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Udaipur
Tour
3
Days / 2 Nights |
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Day 1:
Udaipur
In the morning arrive at the Udaipur airport or railway station. Upon
arrival, you will be met by our representative and
transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Udaipur is called
the romantic city of Rajasthan. This city is built around shimmering,
clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali
ranges.
Day 2:
Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our
sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids
of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the
visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a
rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk
musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we visit the
City palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas
added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the
original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not
conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful
peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we
have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the
famous miniature paintings done. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the
lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence
of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made
this palace more known in the west.
Day 3: Udaipur
After having breakfast drive to airport or railway station for the onwards
journey..
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Inclusions:
Standard Rooms on twin sharing basis.
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Boat ride in Pichola Lake.
Driver allowances.
Toll tax and parking.
Hotel transfer at all places.
Vehicle insurance included.
Petrol/Gas cost included.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by
Indo Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
individual
air-conditioned vehicle (car/Jeep etc.) with driver
(reliable, experienced and
English
speaking - have a look at the references
on our website from all over the
world).
Exclusions
Any kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry,
telephone bills and
alcoholic beverages.
Entrance/administrative fees.
Camera fees (still or movie).
Unspecified meal etc.
International or Domestic Flights.
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always look forward for any changes in the
itinerary as wished by you for your individual
trip. |
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4 Days Horse Safari Tour to Khempur |
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4
Days / 3 Nights
khempur |
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Khempur
is a small village situated 28 km away from Udaipur. This
place offers excellent experience for horse lovers. |
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Day
1: Khempur |
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In the morning arrive in Khempur.
Khempur is a small village of about 1800 people on the
Udaipur – Chittorgarh route. Khempur is a typical
village of Rajasthan, with its men and women in
traditional costumes, mud houses, music, songs and
artisans etc. On arrival, you will receive a special
welcome by the village chief himself, accompanied by his
horses. There would be a familiarization ride in the
evening followed with cultural program. |
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Day 2: Khempur |
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The Horse Safari will start early in the morning from
Khempur and will pass through the busy plains and lakes
situated around Khempur. It is an easy safari which will
cover about 20 kms. |
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Day 3: Khempur |
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In the morning, the horse safari will start from Khempur
and pass through the busy plains and lakes situated around
Khempur. This safari will cover about 20 kms. |
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Day 4: Khempur |
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In the early morning the safari will start from Khempur
and pass through the plains and lakes. |
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Major
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur |
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City
Palace
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The City Palace is built over the Pichola Lake in Udaipur.
The City Palace was originally built by Maharana Udai
Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan but later the succeeding
Maharanas added several palaces and structures and
developed the palace. This gorgeous palace stands white
and is set on a majestic hill. This palace is a blend of
medieval European and Chinese architecture and has a
number of remarkable buildings, gardens and fountains of
immense beauty.
Architecture of the City Palace
The palace is overwhelmed with balconies, towers and
cupolas and there are fine views over the lake and the
city from the upper terraces. The interiors of City Palace
presents a graceful beauty due to lavish use of marble,
mirror work, frescoes, wall paintings, colored glass,
fluted columns, inlay work and silver doors. There are
many relics and decorative items in the City Palace. There
are beautiful examples of old porcelain, glass and tiles
as well as the wonderful mosaic of silver leaves and
precious stones that reflect images of the lake when
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The City Palace can be reached through three gateways. The
entry to the palace is from the Hathi Pol or the Elephant
gate. At the entrance to the place museum, there is a
genealogical chart whose floor-to-ceiling immensity traces
the rule of the 76 Maharanas of Mewar, from 734 AD. The
Bari Pol or the Big gate brings you to the Tripolia, the
Triple gate. It is a triple arched gate which was built in
1725. It was once a custom that the Maharana would weigh
under this gate in gold and silver, which was distributed
to the populace. Balconies, cupolas and towers surmount
the palace which give a wonderful view of the Pichola
lake. Suraj Gokhada or the balcony of the sun is the place
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public audiences mainly to boost the morale of the
people in difficult times. The Mor Chowk is the
peacock square and gains its name from the vivid blue
mosaic in glass of a peacock that decorates its walls.
The rooms of the palace are superbly decorated with
mirror tiles and paintings. The main part of the palace
is now preserved as a museum which displays a large
and diverse array of artifacts like the miniature
paintings embellished with gold and silver leaf,
armoury, lithographs, Danish porcelain, crystal ware,
palanquins, howdahs and carry chairs. The City Palace
museum is entered through the Ganesh Deori meaning the
door of Lord Ganesh. The Ganesh Deori leads to the Rajya
Angan, the royal courtyard. Nav Chowki Mahal, is the
oldest section in the palace. This is the place where
Maharana Udai Singh met the saint in 1559 who told him to
found a city and laid the foundation of the palace. The
armoury museum exhibits a huge collection of protective
gear, weapons including the lethal two-pronged sword. The
City Palace consists of four main and several minor
palaces. Part of the complex is a Hawa Mahal. The Palace
of Joy or Dilkhusha Mahal is decorated with frescoes and
wall paintings. Manak Mahal or the Ruby Palace has a
lovely collection of glass and mirror work while Krishna
Vilas display a rich collection of miniature paintings.
The Sheesh Mahal, or the palace of mirrors and glass has
beautiful mirror work. The Krishna Vilas is the most
beautiful enclosure with four rows of painted scenes in
miniature. It was here that the beautiful princess,
Krishna Kumari, drank poison and saved the kingdom from
the two kings. The Chini Mahal houses a rich collection of
Chinese porcelain and its niches and jharokas are covered
in blue-and-white Chinese tiles. The Surya Chopar or the
Sun Square depicts a huge ornamental Sun which symbolizes
the Sun dynasty. The Bari Mahal is a central garden with
view of the city. Some more beautiful paintings can be
seen in the Zenana Mahal or the ladies chamber, which
leads to Laxmi Vilas Chowk a beautiful white pavilion.
Laxmi Vilas Chowk is an art gallery, which houses a
distinctive collection of Mewar paintings. The Amar Vilas,
the highest point with its hanging gardens, towers and
terraces, presents a majestic and panoramic view of the
town and Lake Pichola. |
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| Lake Palace |
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The Lake Palace in Udaipur is a palace on an island in the
middle of Lake Pichola girdled by hills. Lake Palace was built
in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Singh II in Udaipur. This palace was
earlier known as Jag Niwas and was named by Maharana Jagat
Singh. Lake Palace was the Summer residence of the rulers of
Mewar. This former summer residence of the Royal family has now
been converted into a fabulous luxurious hotel. The Lake Palace
Hotel is considered to be one of the best hotels in the world. |
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The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural
foundation of 4 acers of rock. The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from
1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and
encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his
incomparable buildings at Agra. The successive rulers held their
regal Durbars in the courtyards. These courtyards are lined with
columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens. The rooms are
decorated with cusped arches, inland stones of pink, and green
lotus leaves, intricate paintings and painted mirrors. There are
various apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas,
Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal in the palace. |
The Pichola Lake surrounds the Lake Palace and rippling waves of
the lake make the whole atmosphere very pleasant. All the luxuries
of the Lake Palace have been utilized in making the hotel as
attractive and comfortable as possible. Lake Palace Hotel houses
83 rooms including 17 beautiful suites and 53 Deluxe rooms. The
rooms and the suites of the hotel are beautifully designed. Each
suite have a particular theme and decorated with textiles and
handicrafts of the region. The royal banquet rooms are now
reception rooms, bars and restaurants.
Tourists would feel like honoured guests of Maharana at this
exquisite white marble palace that seems to float majestically on
the still waters of Lake Pichola. If you also want to feel like
the honoured guest then enjoy the stay in this luxurious hotel in
Udaipur! |
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Excursions |
Nathdwara
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Nathdwara,
the gateway of the Lord is a popular Hindu pilgrimage shrine in India.
Nathdwara, set amid idyllic hills, provides a welcome respite from the
searing heat of Rajasthan. This town is home to one of the wealthiest
temples and most important pilgrimage shrines of Lord Krishna in
India. It is situated about 48 km in the northeast of Udaipur on the
banks of the Banas River. Nathdwara means 'Gate of the Lord'. The town
of Nathdwara is famous for its exuberant festivals, miniature
paintings, jewellery, sweets and attars (oil based natural perfumes).
Nathdwara's strategic, central position and cheap accommodation makes
it an ideal tourist destination. Nathdwara enshrines the temple of
Shrinathji, Lord Krishna. |
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The Rajasthan
government's main aim is to develop it as a first league developed
state where its people get ample opportunities to achieve economic
prosperity and enjoy a high quality of life. It has taken firm and
effective steps to ensure the consistent all round development.
Besides always taking an investor-friendly approach, the state has
aimed at creating a very positive environment for progress of
industry. Such efforts have secured an important place for Rajasthan,
among the forward-looking states in the country.
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Shrinathji Temple |
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Nathdwara enshrines Shrinathji - an image
of Lord Krishna, which was originally enshrined at the Vraja Bhoomi at
Mount Govardhana near Mathura. Shrinathji represents the form of Lord
Krishna in which he lifted the Govardhana Hill and saved the people of
Mathura. The image of Srinathji is believed to have been a self
manifested one. The image of Lord Krishna was brought to Mewar, for
the sake of protection during the period of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb.
The chariot carrying the image is said to have gotten stuck here, and
hence a temple was established with the permission of the then Rana of
Mewar, at Nathdwara. Nathdwara is very closely associated with the
Vallabha Sampradaya of Vaishnavism. It is also believed that Taj Bibi,
wife of Akbar had visited this temple. |
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The haveli is the centre of attraction in the town. Its inner sanctum
is opened only eight times a day when devotees throng to catch a
glimpse of the sacred form of the Lord Shrinathji. Rest of the time,
it is relatively free of crowds, ideal for those who want to explore
the beauty of Rajasthani art and architecture. At regular intervals,
classical music is played live in its many halls as pilgrims float
through its perfumed marble halls and courtyards. Pankhwalas still
manually pull on the large fans to cool the interior. Drums and
trumpets are still played to announce the mid day's "Royal Darshan".All doorways are painted and are often flanked by drawings of
elephants, horses, beautiful maidens and doorkeepers.Shrinathji, the
main deity of the sect, |
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resides in regal splendour, always
immaculately dressed and jeweled. Everything in the inner temple,
from Chinese to Silver or Goldware, paintings, wall hangings, clothes
and furniture, are of the finest quality. |
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Best time to visit
Nathdwara celebrates on an average, minimum three festivals a week,
providing plenty of interest to visitors throughout the year. |
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Jaisamand
Sanctuary
Jaisamand Sanctuary
was established in 1957 in Udaipur. This sanctuary is located on the
fringes of the Jaisamand lake, a vast man-made lake and covers a total
area of 160 square km. This small picturesque sanctuary is the home of
Sloth bear, Leopard, Deer, Chital, Chinkara, Wild boar and birds. Some
crocodiles and fish can also be spotted here. The best time to visit
this sanctuary is between November and January.
Sitamata
Sanctuary
Sitamata
Sanctuary is located about 108 kms from Udaipur. This sanctuary is
surrounded by the forests of bamboo and dry deciduous vegetation. This
forested sanctuary provides rich pastures for a variety of animals
like Chousingha, Deer, Caracal, Wild Boar, Pangolin and Leopard. |
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Museums in Udaipur |
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City Palace Museum:
The huge City
Palace, towering over the Pichola Lake, is the largest palace complex
in Rajasthan. Maharaja Udai Singh, the founder of the Udaipur
constructed the City Palace. The main part of the palace is now
preserved as a museum with a large and varied collection. The
City Palace museum was established in 1890 and is one of the earliest
museums of the state. In this museum there is the Mor Chowk with the
beautiful peacocks in mosaic. The Manka (Ruby) Mahal in this museum
has glass and porcelain figures while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable
collection of miniatures. Some paintings can also be seen in the
Zanana Mahal. The Moti Mahal has beautiful mirror work and the Chini
Mahal is covered in ornamental tiles. This museum also has the arms of
Maharana Pratap and drums and amunitions of Rana Sanga, the ruler of
Mewar.
Government
Museum:
The
Government Museum Of Udaipur was originally located in Gulab Bagh and
was called Victoria Hall Museum. It has now been shifted to Karan
Vilas Mahal within the premises of the City Palace. This museum
highlights the culture and heritage of Rajasthan and has an extensive
collection of excavated items, inscriptions, sculptures, paintings and
handicrafts. The inscriptions in this museum belong to the period from
2nd century BC to 15th century AD. The antiques of the plastic art of
Mewar also adds attraction to the museum. The most remarkable
collection in this museum is that of more than nine thousand miniature
paintings of Mewar school from the period of Maharaja Jagat Singh to
Maharaja Swaroop Singh. It has a Children Gallery which has models of
animals like tiger, deer, etc. The museum also has a collection of
colourful Mewari turbans.
Shilp
Gram:
The
Shilp Gram is located near Fateh Sagar which is about 6 km from the
City Palace. In the Shilp Gram a village has been created with 26
replica huts which gives a glimpse of the tribal life of Rajasthan. |
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Festival
in udaipur |
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Mewar
Festival (March / April)
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Mewar
festival is celebrated in Udaipur during the period of March or April
and coincides with the Gangaur festival. This festival is celebrated
to welcome the spring season. During this festival, the whole city
turns out to mark the end of the 18 day festival and there are
devotional music concerts, performances by the artists in music and
dance and fireworks. The main attraction of this festival is the
procession of colorfully attired women carrying images of the Goddess
Gauri to Lake Pichola and the procession of the floats on the lake. |
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