An Udaipur Tour

The Udaipur
Palaces, forts, located on hilltops, serene lakes and tales of valour make Udaipur a jewel among the cities of Rajasthan. Apart from this the city has alarge number of temples and havelis of various hues and in spite it being a desert area, ther are many green parks and gardens.

Peacock in saheliyon ki bari

Founded in 1568 by Maharaja Udai singh II, Udaipur was the capital of the rajput kingdomof Mewar, ruled by Ranawats of sisodia clan.The ancient capital of Mewar was Chittor or Chittorgarh, located on the Banas River northeast of Udaipur.
Sandeep Kumar - Tour escort
Sandeep Kumar - Tour escort

Places of Interest


City Palace  

City Palace, next to Pichola Lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and one of its most outstanding features is that it has uniformity in design.One can enter the palace from Baripol or Tripolia gate at the northeren end and getview of elegantly carved marble arches.






Sandeep Kumar - Tour escort

Saheliyon Ki Bari                                      

                                                    
On the bank of Fateh sagar lake  , a beautiful garden was built for the 48 maidens meant to be a part of the dowry of the princess. Widespread lawns, gushing fountains and dapped walking lanes characterize the gardens.  It has four pools with graceful kiosks and fountains that sport elephant trunks for spouts. 


Jagdish Temple

Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 on a rock above the busy crossing of Jagdish Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The largest and most splendid temple in the city, its exterior and plinth are covered with various figures of alligators, elephants, horseman and celestial musicians who rise in tiers. 







Around Udaipur  

Nathdwara (48 km) 

Nathdwara is located on the Banas river in Rajsamand District, just north of Udaipur and is famous KRISHNA Temple, a 12th century idol (murti) of krishna. The idol was moved into the temple in the 17th century from Goverdhan Hill, near Mathura, to protect it from Aurangzeb's campaign against Hindu worship in his empire.






Kumbhalgarh Fort 

Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh fort is a fort in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan 84 kilometres from Udaipur.
The fort has perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres in length.  Claimed to be the longest in the world after 
"The Great wall of China", over 360 temples are within the fort, 300 ancient jain and the rest Hindu.  







jain temple

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