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(5) Places to see- Ropeway at Dudh Talai Lake

noreply@blogger.com (UDAIPURtrip.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:07:00 +0000

The latest tourist attraction at Udaipur is a Ropeway which connects Dudh Talai Garden to Karni Mata temple. The temple, situated on a hill presents a breath taking bird’s eye view of Udaipur. On one side is the bustling city of Udaipur and on the other is the view of the Dudh Talai and the Pichola Lakes. Lake Palace and Jag Mandir situated on islands in the Pichola lake present an exhilarating view which gets phenomenally magnified at night. Also clearly visible is The City Palace and the Udai Vilas Hotel (Named as the best hotel of the world by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2006).

The view from the top of the Hill.

A multi-cuisine Restaurant is an additional reason to stay longer on top of the hill and enjoy the natural beauty around. The government charges a nominal fee of Rs. 60 per adult and Rs. 30 for each kid for the ropeway. Following the success the ropeway has had, the government of Rajasthan plans to build Amusement Park at Gulab Bagh garden and facilitiesfor power-gliding and para-sailing in Udaipur.

View of Jag Mandir - island palace situated in Lake Pichola

Jag Mandir at night.

Maharana of Udaipur gave shelter to Emperor Shah Jahan (Prince Khurram) here in 1623-24 when the later was hiding from his father .

(4) Places to see - Saheliyon ki Badi

noreply@blogger.com (UDAIPURtrip.com) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Situated to the eastern embankment of Fatehsagar lake is “Sahelion-ki-badi” which literally translates to Honoured Girls' Garden . It was renovated by Maharana Fateh Singh after the original garden was washed away.

The garden boasts of large flower beds, lush lawns, well laid courtyards and a large Lotus pool studded with water fountains. These fountains are guarded by four marble elephants – each elephant sculptured out of a single piece of white marble stone !!

The garden has a large number of fountains, which when in action, is a sight to behold. The fountains create rain-like sounds with the water sprouted from the White elephants trunks and falling on large lotus flowers, finally cascading from the circular eaves of the pavilion and ending up in the huge water pool. These fountains work on the gravitational energy principle and don’t use conventional sources of energy which in itself is an architectural marvel.

The garden is one of the main attractions of the City and is particularly popular with international tourists. It is also pretty popular with cine-film shooters and has contributed considerably to the scenic beauty in a number of films.

Places to see - (3) Shilpgram

noreply@blogger.com (UDAIPURtrip.com) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:19:00 +0000

“Shilpgram” literally translates to Craftsmen's Village. This 70 acre village setting is famous for Rural Handicrafts. Shilpgram or the Rural Arts and Crafts Village in Udaipur is one of the seven centers of the West Zone Cultural Center (WZCC), established by the government in 1986.Different types of village huts serve as a museum depicting the lifestyle and culture of folk and tribal people of the western zone. These huts here depict the architectural features of five states in the western zone of India. Begining with an ethnographic museum it is now a warm collection of about 26 huts.

The moment you enter the village, you are greeted with a welcome folk dance. You can also try a camel ride which will take you around the village. The evenings are abuzz with Rajasthani folk songs, puppet shows and folk dances across the village. There is a lot to walk and explore and every bit of it is great fun!

In the midst of the village is an open amphitheatre where major theatre festivals are held. If you are looking forward to listen to Rajasthani folk songs or wish to enjoy the traditional Kalbelia dance, this is the place to be in the evenings.

There is a Shilpgram village fare which takes place in December each year. Hundreds of handicraft dealers from different parts of India come here to sell their goods. During the fare, the village is visited by people in large numbers, both the locals and tourists alike.

The village has a small market where you can buy Rajsthani rual handicrafts. The most known amongst it all are the Mud pots, Designer bed sheets and brass items. “Shilpdarshan” is an activity at Shilpgram where traditional performing artists and craftsmen draw from the villages are invited to exhibit their skills and to demonstrate their crafts allowing them to sell their masterpieces directly to the buyers. This programme has encouraged the rural craftsmen and artists in a big way. This idea has been so successful that the Government of India has decided to replicate this in all the Federal States of India.

Places to see - (2) Sajjan garh Palace (The Monsoon Palace)

noreply@blogger.com (UDAIPURtrip.com) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:32:00 +0000

A 25 minute enchanting uphill drive through Sajjangarh Wildlife sanctuary takes you to Sajjangarh Palace, located at the peak of Bansdara Mountain about 950 meters above the sea level. The palace was constructed by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1883 and it used to be the monsoon resort for the Maharajas. It was build as an observatory to watch the progress of the monsoon clouds over the surrounding areas. It is said that the Maharana had planned to build a nine storey observatory here but his dreams remained unfulfilled owing to his untimely death at the age of 26.

The palace overlooks two lakes - Fateh Sagar Lake and Lake Pichola and offers a picturesque view of the Lake city of Udaipur. The Bansdara Hill situated within the park offers stunning views of the sun setting and rising over the horizon.

The jungle trail through the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is hot favorite with wildlife enthusiasts and adventure freaks. The Sajjangarh Sanctuary is home to a variety of animals like the Panther, Hyena and Jackal. The sanctuary also boasts of many exotic species like the Nilgai, Chital, Sambar and Wild Boar. The avian population is also well represented by a number of local and migratory birds. Besides, the park is also home to a variety of reptiles and insects. The Sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for safaris, treks and nature walks.

The best city in the World !

noreply@blogger.com (UDAIPURtrip.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:25:00 +0000

Yeah, it is true. Udaipur is awarded the BEST CITY IN THE WORLD by Travel+Leisure Magazine. While it is all over in the news, very little information is available about this extremely romantic place.

http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-40988320090713

This is a sincere effort by an Udaipurian to showcase the beauty of Udaipur to the world. This website aims to be a one-stop informational portal for anyone who wishes to visit Udaipur.

I sincerely request fellow Udaipurians to contribute content and pictures.