subject: Udaipur Attractions [print this page] Commonly considered as the lake town of India, Udaipur, happens to be one of the most captivating and enthralling towns of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is well-known for its extraordinarily gorgeous and attractive palaces, havelis, shrines and a large amount of delightful lakes and parks. Udaipur is pretty well-known with honeymooners and people going for leisure trips.
Lake Palace: One of the prettiest tourist pull of Udaipur, the Lake Palace is an enchanting island palace, constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh in the year 1754.Positioned on scenic and pictorial Lake Pichola, the white marble formation emerges to be rising out of the sparkling and gleaming blue waters on the lake, leaving all awestruck.
Jag Mandir: Jag Mandir too is a fine-looking island palace in the shimmering Lake Pichola, constructed in 1615 by Maharaja Karan Singh. The palace is said to have given shelter to the Mughal prince Khurram who later became the Emperor Shah Jehan, and was responsible for the construction of the world renowned Taj Mahal who revolted against his father Jehangir in the year1620. The citadel has a massive stone statue of elephants and an striking chattri that add to its beauty.
City Palace: Considered to be one of the chief regal complexes in Rajasthan, the town Palace is placed royally on an outcrop on the pleasing Lake Pichola. The compound has 11constituent palaces, with terraces, towers providing a spectacular sight of the lake and its backdrop. The Durbar Hall, which was dutilize as a location for official occurrences like state banquets and discussions, has some very luxurious interiors decorated by some of the biggest chandeliers in the world. The Palace also has a museum exhibiting a number of appealing and attractive artifacts.
Sahelion- Ki- Bari: The Sahelion-ki-Bari park came into existence in the beginning of 18th century as a special place for ladies of the majestic household to fritter their time in relaxation. The intriguingly attractive Garden is renowned for its lotus pool, fountains that are in the shape of birds, flourishing sea green lawns, flowerbeds, and marble floors, present a wonderful view to the visitors.
Jagdish Temple: Built in 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, Jagdish Temple is the largest and the most attractive temple in Udaipur. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, the shrine is famous for its stunning images and very tall shikhara.
Other attractions which must be visited are the City Palace Museum,Fateh Sagar, Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum, Maharana Pratap Smarak, Shilpgram, and Rose Garden etc.
