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| General Information about UDAIPUR |
Udaipur : Known as the City of Lakes.
Area : 39 sq. km.
Altitude : 577 meters
Languages : Mewari, Hindi, and English.
Best Time to Visit : September to March.
State : Rajasthan
STD Code : 0294. |
About Udaipur
Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar, and the administrative headquarters of Udaipur District. Located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, Udaipur lies in southern Rajasthan near the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders.
Udaipur is a city as romantic as a dream, with marble palaces gently afloat in a lake surrounded by low lying hills and other impressive palaces dominating the skyline with their many turrets and cupolas, imposing doorways and delicately chiselled windows.Udaipur (City of Sunrise) is the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar, one of the oldest surviving dynasties in the world and was established around 1567 A.D. Legend has it that the royal Rajput rulers are descended from the Sun God.
The chequered history of Mewar is showcased in the city of Udaipur, which is akin to an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan. It is a rich and beguiling tapestry of lakeside palaces, forts, temples, havelis and gardens, reflecting the varied influences of the centuries.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Dabok Airport is the nearest airport 21km. from Udaipur. It is well connected with domestic flights to all the major cities of India. Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad and Mumbai.
By Rail : Udaipur has good railway links connecting all the major cities in Rajasthan. Trains from Mumbai via Ahmedabad, Delhi Chittorgarh alsso connects Udaipur. Royal luxurious train the Palace on Wheel also covers this place.
By Road : The drive from Udaipur to Jaipur takes approximately eight hours and to Jodhpur it takes five hours. Jaipur to Delhi takes approximately four hours and Jodhpur to Delhi takes about eleven hours. The drive from Jaipur to Agra is approximately five hours.
PLACES TO VISIT IN UDAIPUR
• Jagdish Temple : Built in 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh I and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple has an imposing 79 ft high pagoda covered with sculptures of dancers, musicians, elephants and horsemen. It is the city's largest and most resplendent temple. A visit to the Jagdish temple takes 20 minutes and is recommended if you are interested in traditional Indian temples. Shoes should be removed before entering the temple.
• Sajjan Garh : Also known as the Palace, it is located on top of a hill overlooking Lake Pichola and dominates the city's skyline. Built in the late 19th century by Maharana Sajjan Singh as an observatory, it has a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding lakes, rivers and Aravalli ranges. It is surrounded by wooded hillsides and was once a royal hunting ground.A visit to Sajjan Garh is highly recommended. It is an excellent place to view the sunset. Some sections of the road are very steep and narrow. The palace building is currently used by the Government of India and is a restricted security area. The hillside leading up to Sajjan Garh is a wildlife sanctuary.
• Lake Pichola : Hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments, surround Udaipur's famous lake. The two island palaces, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, are situated on it.
• Sahelion ki Bari : Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden for his daughter and the ladies of the Queen's court. It is said he wished to recreate the Summer for his daughter, who had been ill for a long period. The garden has many fountains in four pools embellished with delicately chiselled pavilions and elephants. The fountains still work on the unique hydraulic system devised in 1700 A.D.
• Ahar : This was originally the ancient capital of Mewar, till Chittor was founded in the 8th century. It was chosen as the site of cremation for the Maharanas, following the founding of Udaipur. It has 19 cenotaphs or 'chattris' made of white marble, to commemorate the 19 rulers cremated here along with their queens, the most recent being in 1861. It is also an ancient archaeological site and a small museum displays its relics, some dating back 3000 years
• Jaisamand Lake : It was created in 1691 by Maharana Jai Singh and is the second largest man made lake in Asia. On the banks of the lake are vast marble steps descending to the water, embellished with pavilions and sculpted elephants. There are 11 islands in the lake, some providing sanctuary to migratory birds. Its surrounding area is now the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. Covering 64 square km, it houses spotted deer, antelopes, gazelle and panthers.
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