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Crystal Gallery
The Crystal Gallery in Fateh Prakash Hotel overlooks the grand Durbar Hall. It has a rare collection of Osler's crystal ordered from England by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1877. It includes crystal chandeliers and furniture like chairs, dressing tables and a bed. A visit is recommended.
In Udaipur City
Jagdish Temple
Built in 1651 AD by Rana Jagat Singh I and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple has an imposing 79 ft high pagoda covered with sculptures of dancers, musicians, elephants and horsemen. It is the city's largest and most resplendent temple.
A visit to the Jagdish temple takes 20 minutes and is recommended if you are interested in traditional Indian temples. Shoes should be removed before entering the temple.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
Sajjan Garh
Also known as the Monsoon Palace, it is located on top of a hill overlooking Lake Pichola and dominates the city's skyline. Built in the late 19th century by Maharana Sajjan Singh as an observatory, it has a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding lakes, rivers and Aravali ranges. It is surrounded by wooded hillsides and was once a royal hunting ground.
A visit to Sajjan Garh is highly recommended. It is an excellent place to view the sunset. Some sections of the road are very steep and narrow. The palace building is currently used by the forest department. The hillside leading up to Sajjan Garh is a wildlife sanctuary.
Lake Pichola
Hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments, surround Udaipur's famous lake. The two island palaces, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, are situated on it. A boat ride on the lake in a solar powered boat is a must.
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Sahelion ki Bari
Maharana Sangram Singh built this garden for his daughter and the ladies of the Queen's court. It is said he wished to recreate the monsoon for his daughter, who had been ill for a long period. The garden has many fountains in four pools embellished with delicately chiseled pavilions and elephants. The fountains still work on the unique hydraulic system devised in 1700.
20 minutes drive from Lake Pichola.
Ahar
This was originally the ancient capital of Mewar, until Chittor was founded in the 8th century. It was chosen as the site for cremation of the Maharanas following the founding of Udaipur. It has 19 cenotaphs or 'chattris' made of white marble, to commemorate the 19 rulers cremated here along with their queens, the most recent being in 1861. It is also an ancient archaeological site.
25 minutes drive from Lake Pichola.
Fateh Sagar
Built by Maharana Fateh Singh, this elegant lake is surrounded by hills on three sides and a dam on the fourth side. A boat ride to Nehru Park, an island garden, can be arranged from the banks of the lake.
10 minutes drive from Lake Pichola.
 Fateh Sagar, Udaipur
Shilpgram
Literally meaning, 'Craftsmen's village', is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in rural folk craft, art and culture in India. It comprises 26 huts set amidst rustic surroundings representing the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa and Daman. Musicians and dancers perform daily and camel rides are available. Authentic handicrafts of the region are sold as well.
20 minutes drive from Lake Pichola. |