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Information Udaipur
Udaipur History
Udaipur was the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, ruled by Ranawats of the Sisodia clan. The ancient capital of Mewar was Chittor or Chittorgarh, located on the Banas River northeast of Udaipur. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot and it would be well protected. Udai Singh established a residence there. In 1568 the Mughal emperor Akbar captured Chittor, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur. As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia ranas, and later maharanas, reasserted their independence and recaptured most part of Mewar except the fort of Chittor. Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. After India’s Independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur acceded to the Government of India, and Mewar was integrated into India’s Rajasthan state.
Location on Map
Udaipur is located at 24.58° N 73.68°.It has an average elevation of 598 metres (1961 feet). Located at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, Udaipur lies in southern Rajasthan near the Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh borders.
About The City
Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar contains two small islands, one of which contains USO, or Udaipur solar observatory, and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden.
It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake Palace, which entirely covers a small island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. The City Palace, or the Palace of the then King of Mewar, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the city. The city is also known for its European style roof-top cafes.
Udaipur is one of India’s most celebrated tourist destinations with a peculiarity and culture of its own. •1.2 million tourists a year •Rs 1800 crore annual spend •3 hours away from Ahmedabad •Total district population of 2.5 million •City population of 0.55 million •One of the highest per capita car population in India •Some of the world’s most luxurious hotels like The Oberoi Udaivilas and The Lake Palace Hotel.
Places to visit in the city
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Lake Palace - Originally known as the Jag Niwas, took three years to build and was inaugurated in 1746. Nothing but marble is used in the composition of this palace.
- Jag Mandir - Another island in the Lake Pichola, which is known for its beautiful garden courtyard. Shah Jahan took refuge here while revolting against his father.
- City Palace and Museum - Next to Fateh Prakash Palace, houses beautiful glass and mirror works.
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal - An excellent museum of folk arts. Also hosts great puppet shows in its auditorium.
- Maharana Pratap Memorial - Rana Pratap’s bronze statue seated on his loyal horse Chetak.
- Sajjangarh Fort (Monsoon Palace) - The summer resort of the Maharajas. Atop the hill overlooking all the lakes. This palace had an ingenious way to collect rain water for consumption all year around.
- Sukhadia Circle - A landmark built on a traffic roundabout in Udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain that is lit at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
- Jagdish Temple - a Temple situated in the middle of the city - a big Tourist attraction
- Ambika Mata Temple,
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Nehru Garden on an island in Fatehsagar Lake
- Udaipur Solar Observatory - Udaipur is the site of India’s only Solar Observatory. The Observatory, called USO (Udaipur Solar Observatory) is situated on an Island in Lake Fatesagar. The telescopes are run from an office building on Badi Rd. The site is run under PRL (Physical Reaserch Lab) in Ahemdabad.
- Nehru Garden
- Bagore-ki-Haveli
- Moti Magri
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Ahar Museum
- Shilpgram - The crafts village, located north west of Udaipur, is a must see place for those who want to see the cultural heritage of India, its handicrafts etc. Shilpgram hosts crafts fair every year which is one of the biggest in India, people from different states in the country hold their stalls showcasing their art and crafts work.
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