Udaipur
The city has planned gardens and island palaces
on artificial lakes. It was
founded by Maharana Udai Singh in mid-16th century.
Lake Palaces
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Courtesy for Picture
konstantin Novakovic
Serbia |
Jag Niwas This palace now converted
to a Hotel is named Lake Palace Hotel. The white-marbled building stand
in the middle of Pichola lake. Boats are available from the
jetty and at base of City palace museum. Visit : Daily from
1400 to 1800. 1/2 hour cruises on the lake are also available. Entrance
is through the restaurant. Inside the palace there are apartments, courts,
fountains and gardens. The Jag Mandir Palace is situated at the southern
end of the lake. This is a three storied building, built of yellow
sandstone. Its inner lining is made of marble. The dome of
this palace looks like a crown. The interior of this palace
is decorated with coloured stones.
Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the
Maidens) This garden is
at Saheli Marg. Opens daily from 0800 to 1900. This
garden has colourful fountains. The fountains with monolithic marble elephants
works on water pressure. The good monsoon shower fill water to the lake which gives adequate
pressure to run the water from mouth of elephants and fountains. There is a
children's museum near this garden.
Bharatya Lok Kala Mandal This Mandal
is near to Chetak Circle. Visit : 0900 to 1800 Closed in April to
August. This museum has a collection of dolls, masks, folk
dresses, puppets, ornaments, paintings and musical instruments. Puppet
show is conducted every evening from 1800 to 1900.
City Palace Museum It is at City
palace complex. Visit from 0930 to 1630. This palace was built
by Udai Singand extended by subsequent Maharanas. The sprawling
structure of the place has preserved its harmonious design. The
octagonal towers are surmounted by cupolas. All the rooms of the palace
contains beautiful paintings, inlay glass work, antique furniture and
colourful enamel. Guides are available in the palace.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur This
National Park is 55 Km west of Agra. This park founded by Suraj Mal, in 1733. It has a area of 29 Sq.Km of forest and wet land.
The water bird
sanctuary harbours several species of birds. It gives shelter to birds
in the winter season. There is a road that runs from the entrance gate
to the center of the park . By using this road you can watch the
birds .Many animals and reptiles are also found in this
park. It includes spotted deer, otters,
blue bulls and rock pythons. November to February is the best season
to visit. Opens from 0600 to 1830.
Shilpagram
This is a rural arts-and-craft
village. It is at 3kms away from Udaipur. The complex is filled with
recreation huts from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa. Every December this village celebrate the Shilpgram
Utsav. The artists and
craftsmen from all over the country come down to this village to display and sell
their products.
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