The Lake Palace (now the Lake Palace Hotel) on Jag Niwas Island in the centre of Lake Pichola is the finest example of the architectural and cultural excellence that the Mewar kings developed, whilst the grand City Palace – a major draw in its own right - on the banks of the lake compliments the Lake Palace. They are both overlooked by the Monsoon Palace, Sajjan Garh, on the hill above the city.
Visit the ghats early in the morning, see Jagdish Temple, the Bagore ki Haveli (a splendid mansion), the Bartikaya Lok Kala Museum, dedicated to folk arts, the craft village of Shilpgram and the cenotaphs at Ahar.
Not too far away are the temples at Eklingi and Nagda, though the stunning Jain temple complex at Ranakpur are perhaps more dramatic and should not be missed. Kumbalgarh a couple of hours away is home to both an impressive fort and wildlife sanctuary
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At Ahar an impressive cluster of many cenotaphs of the Maharanas of Mewar form an impressive sight, their umbrella like chhatris sat atop pillars of marble are both striking and beautiful. The best ce...
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This stunning old building sits right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built in the 18th century by Amir Chand Badwa, then Prime Minister of the Mewar state it has over a hundred roo...
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Established in 1952 the small yet fascinating Bartikaya Lok Kala focuses on the folk art of the Mewar region with interesting displays of traditional dress, dolls, musical instruments and puppets. The...
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Nagda lies some 2 km from Eklingji and is the site of some interesting 10th and 11th century Jain temples, one of which – Abduji – holds a black, marble image of Shati Nath, a Jain tirthankar (a man o...
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Easily spotted in the centre of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651.It holds a black stone image of Lord Vishnu and a brass image of Garuda the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. ...
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For sheer romantic luxury the Lake Palace Hotel is hard to beat. One time palace of a Maharaja and floating in the middle of Lake Pichola the hotel is the place to stay in Udaipur for the discerning.T...
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Ranakpur is home to some of the best examples of Jain temple construction anywhere in the world. One of the five holy places for the Jain community, these magnificent temples were created in the 15th ...
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Sat high on a hilltop 15km west of Udaipur lies the dramatic 18th century ‘Monsoon Palace’, from whose battlements breathtaking views of the Mewar countryside can be enjoyed. Built by Maharana Sajjan ...
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Translating as "Craftsmen's Village" Shilpgram is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states. Rather manufactured the vil...
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