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Udaipur




Udaipur
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State Rajasthan
Distance 670 km from Delhi
Tags Palaces, Lakes, Temples, Museums, Gardens
Udaipur City, one of the beautiful cities and known as ‘Jewel of Mewar’, is the administrative head quarters of Udaipur District in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city on the banks of the calm Pichola lake , established in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh, is nick named as ‘Kashmir of Rajasthan’ or ‘Venice of the East’, owing to its natural beauty, enchanting location and picturesque surroundings.

The city is perfectly placed in the backdrop of lush green picturesque natural beauty in the midst of Aravalli Mountain Ranges. It is a lake city with three interconnected lakes, the Pinchola Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake and Fateh Sagar Lake. The The spectacular view of the reddish sun setting beneath the mountain ranges in the backdrop of the lakes is an attraction to any visitor.

The city had eleven entrances in its glorious past, out of which five are still remaining. Suraj (Sun) Pol, the main entrance is very attractive with amazing structures and carvings on the structures. Udaipur is marked with beautiful buildings, temples and palaces with marvelous architectural styles. The beauty of exquisite Rajasthan Marbles adorning the erstwhile Royal palaces is worth mentioning.

Udaipur city, one of the most romantic cities in India, is a favorite place of tourists from all over the world. It has credited with many beautiful attractions in and around. The royal palaces reflecting in the clear blue Pichola Lake with all its illuminations and glossiness, shines like a jewel and the view is an eye feasting and unforgettable experience for any traveler. The city provides ample shopping facilities for local craft works, textiles and paintings. The city is also home to one of the most romantic hotels of the world, the Lake Palace Hotel.


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Udaipur, Chittor Mt Abu - March 2006 by rajeev
http://indianvacations.blogspot.com/2006/04/udaipur-chittor-mt-abu-march-2006.html
This year we decided on 'Udaipur' as the destination for our short March vacation. And this turned out to be our best vacation ... (continue reading)



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