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Udaipur Tourist Attractions
  City Palace Museum
 

The City Palace is a very large complex, all originally built by the Mewar royal family over several hundred years. The site now contains several museums, two hotels, and a few restaurants in addition to the maharana's family residence. You can take tours of the palace, which is impressive although in a state of some disrepair. The stupendous collection of miniature paintings alone is worth the price of admission. You'll also see dozens of courtyards and rooms, many decorated with lovely detailed carving and paintings, and hear about the history of the family and the palace itself.


  Jagdish Temple

Located 150 metre north of the entrance to the City Palace, this temple dedicated to lord Vishnu was built in 1651 AD by Maharaja Jagat Singh.It enshrines a black stone image of lord Vishnu as Jagannath - the Lord of the Universe. A brass images of Garuda stands outside and stone elephants flank the entrance steps. The external walls & the plinths are covered with bas-relief-friezes of aligators, elephants, horseman & celestial musicians. This temple is Udaipur's largest, although there are other small temples scattered around the city as well. It contains impressive carving, typical of the region. Walk all around the outside to visit the smaller shrines set on the temple platform.

 
  Moti Magri
 

Moti Mangri is basically a complex of gardens situated on the top a hill on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake. Its incorporates three beautiful gardens & a fountain. The view of Fateh Sagar Lake from Moti Mangri is really amazing.

 
  Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum
 

The collection exhibited by this small museum and foundation for the preservation and promotion of folk art includes folk dresses, ornaments, dolls, masks, folk musical instruments paintings & puppets. The world renowned puppeteers of Udaipur, custodians of an ancient tradition, regularly put up first class shows during daytime & evening.  

 
  Sahelyoon Ki Bari
 

The Garden of the of the maids of honour is well laid out with extensive lawns & shady walks. The garden was laid for young ladies in waiting sent to the royal house as part of the dowry. This spectacular garden has numerous fountains in four pools & elephants. The elegant lotus pool & stunning bougainvileas enhance its beauty

 
  Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)
 

In the late 18th century Sajjangarh or the fort of Sajjan was built by its namesake Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874-1884). About 5km west of Udaipur City it is at a height of 3100 feet above sea level and 1100 feet over the Fateh Sagar Lake. The palaces of the fort look like a tiara on the head of a rocky hill, the one on which the fort proudly stands. The rocky crag is massive and has an excellent view of the surrounding hills, pristine lakes and snow-white palaces. The fort is crowned by the Monsoon Palace, which also has a panoramic view of the lakes and palaces and the city below. The fort was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh as an observatory to watch the progress of the monsoon clouds over the surrounding areas. It is said that the Rana had planned to build a nine storey observatory here but his dreams remained unfulfilled owing to his untimely death at the age of 26. Towards the left of the Monsoon Palace is Shikarbadi or the Khas Odi, a shooting box that lies at the southern end of the lake Pichola. It was built by Sir Sajjan Singh between 1874 and 1884 and now has been converted into a small palace with exquisite surroundings that can be approached both by car and boat. The boat trip is recommended more as it gives an extraordinary view from the south end of the lake.

 
  Fateh Sagar Lake
  Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the best lakes in Udaipur. In the middle of the lake there is a beautiful garden called Sanjay Park and there is a Solar Observatory in side the lake. One can enjoy the boat riding in the lake. 
 
  Bagore Ki Haveli
  This Old Haveli is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola which houses a unique museum.

Jag Mandir Island

In the middle of the Lake Pichola is the Island Palace where Prince Khurram, later known as Emperor Shah Jehan who built Taj Mahal at Agra was given refuge here when he was in revolt against his father Jehangir. Jag Mandir with its tower of yellow sandstone is in heigh and is capped by a dome and the flooring is done in striking black & white precincts is dedicated to the lord of the world and is named after him. Boats take one to the Jag Mandir and can also be hired for sailing on Lake Pichola.

 
  Ahar
 

3 km east of the city are the remains of the ancient city which contains some cenotaphs are in Jain style and set on high plinths. The museum has some very old earthen pottery, sculptures & other historical artefacts.


 
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