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Udaipur,
once known as Mewar, was a land which produced a galaxy of patriots.
An ideal destination for families: make this trip to strengthen
your bonds and share cherished moments in the lap of breath taking
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Things
to do
Visit the Pichola lake- a pristine site for many, Rudyard Kipling commented
on it as follows: ' if a venetian owned the Pichola lake, he might
say with justice- see it and die.' Also visit the lake palace
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ornamental
bridges and attractive arches. The lake
palace is fringed w ith marble piazzas enclosing luxuriant orange
gardens interspersed with somber cypresses.
The shilpgram village cum exhibition center is a milestone in
the true presentation of the talents of artisans. Also don't miss
the gulabh bagh which is one of the most imposing gardens and
perhaps the biggest. Fateh sagar is also one of Udaipur’s
central lakes, and a must sight for all Udaipur visitors. Udaipur
is known for its stone jewellery, handicrafts, leather craft and
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City market and
palace road are the places most visitors go to shop. The
lake palace restaurant provides excellent meals and also serves local
rajasthani cuisine- a treat for the taste buds.
Festivals-
The shilpgram crafts mela displays the handicrafts and traditional work
of the native rajasthanis in various hues and styles. |
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| History |
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Udaipur was
founded by Rana Udai Singh, after the fall of Chittor to Akbar
in 1568. Legend says Udai Singh went hunting one day and came
upon a sage seated beside the Pichola Lake. The sage said the
king should build his palace at the same site and then the fortunes
of his family would change. And so the Maharana built a small
shrine, and thence came into existence the city of Udaipur.
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How to
get there
Udaipur is connected by air to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi
- the Dabok airport is 21 kms. from city centre. This city is also a part of the western railway network.
Udaipur is connected by national highway 8., the major road way between
Mumbai and Delhi. |
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| Click here for UDAIPUR flight information |
