Udaipur is one of the most interesting and scenic places in India and has some of the best tourist attractions. It is situated in a beautiful location with all modern facilities. The city is also home to many historic monuments that are available to explore on foot. The City is particularly famous for its grand old buildings, religious monuments, awesome lakes, temples, and gardens. Udaipur has been praised as the Venice of India because of its art deco architecture and classical beauty. If you want to experience some adventure here then you can go on horseback riding tours or enjoy a royal elephant ride. Book your stay in Taj lake palace Udaipur for a comfortable stay.
Amber Fort
The fort was built by Maharaja Man Singh I in 1592 on a hill of the same name. The fort is famous for its beautiful palaces and lakes, gardens, temples, and the historic museum. The Palace was once in the possession of Raja Man Singh and his grandson Raja Jaisingh II who ruled from 1737 to 1763. This wonderful palace still contains many rare paintings and furniture dating back to the time of Maharanis and rulers of Amber.
Amber Museum
One of the main attractions in the city is the Amber Museum located near Taj lake palace udaipur which houses rare specimens of fossils, weapons, and paintings. There is also a museum dedicated to Maharaja Man Singh I. The palace complex also contains a large collection of arms and armour, furniture, carvings, and mementos of the Maharajas.
Amber lake
Amber Lake is located just outside of Amber Fort. It’s one of the largest lakes in India with its area being about 13 kilometres in size and having numerous islands including Island Palace, (Rani ki Vav), Shish Mahal, Mirza Dara Dungar, and Karan Prince Palace. The lake is famous for its scenic surroundings and boating.
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds (Godeswara)
This Palace of Winds was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is situated in the eastern direction, overlooking the city palace. This palace has a unique blend of Hindu, Rajput, and Mughal architecture and has nine independently opening walls that admit light and air into the building. This structure is said to have been designed as a cooling device to keep mosquitoes and flies away from women who would occasionally observe the royal procession from this palace.
City Palace or Palace of the Winds (Manak Mahal)
The palace was built by Maharaja Man Singh I in 1595 and is historically used as a royal residence. The masterpiece of Udaipur city was popularized by Mughal ruler Jahangir when he visited in 1618. It is said that after his visit, several features of the palace were influenced by the Mughal style. This palace is a beautiful architectural masterpiece with wonderful gardens and courtyards filled with fountains, flowers, and beautiful walkways. The royal apartments provide for a panoramic view of Lake Pichola.
Jagniwas
Jagniwas is the City Palace of the erstwhile royal family. It was built during the period of Maharaja Ganga Singh in a style that blends Rajputana architecture, Indo-Saracenic, and British styles. The palace was formerly used for official business by the royal family until 1950 and now houses several administrative offices. The palace complex also has a museum where you can find various objects from India’s history, especially from the period of Udaipur’s prominence as a princely state.
Jagdish Temple
This very tall temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath is situated on a hilltop overlooking the city of Udaipur and the lake. The temple was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1651. Inside this temple, you will find a traditional chariot of Lord Jagannath that is said to have been built in the 15th century and brought from Orissa. There is also a museum inside where you can see ancient sculptures, paintings, Mughal coins, weapons, and an assortment of ornaments belonging to Man Singh I.
Mucha Mahal
It is a baroque palace located in the southwestern part of Udaipur. The palace overlooks the beautiful Lake Pichola. It was built in the 18th century by Maharana Jagat Singh II for his brother, Rajkumar Muchak, who later became a famous astronomer. The palace is built mostly of sandstone, with red stone screens and chattris and ornamental balconies on the exterior walls. There are many buildings within this palace complex and one can visit these to see rare paintings and carved-wooden ceilings and doors. Mucha Mahal is also very famous for its terraced gardens that highlight rare plants including orchids.
Raj Bhawan or Government House
This is the official residence of the maharana. It is situated on a small hill in the eastern direction of Udaipur and was formerly the home of rulers of the erstwhile state. It has a beautiful garden that displays many rare flowers and plants including roses, jasmine, and camellias. There are several buildings within this palace complex with an old library, exhibition gallery, assembly hall, banquet hall, and lecture hall for official functions that attract many tourists to this place.
Lakshmi Vilas Palace (Rani ki Vav)
The palace is also known as Rani ki Vav which means City Palace of Rani Bhawaniya. This palace was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Man Singh I and is situated in the western part of Udaipur. The palace is a one can see various temples, palaces, and gardens in this beautiful place. It was also said that a number of dancers used to perform here during centuries of the royal era.
Lake Pichola
This is a series of buildings at the foot of the mountain that have been built in different stages over many centuries. It overlooks Lake Pichola and was originally where princes practiced archery, sword fights and other military exercises to both preserve their honor and afford some measure of protection from invaders from outside. This building complex includes several buildings with pretty fountains and beautiful walkways around them.
Rani Mahal
A beautiful palace with a unique blend of Rajputana and Mughal architecture. It is situated in the western part of Udaipur and was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in 1610 to serve as the palace for his queen, Rani Jayanti Bai who later became Maharani of Udaipur. It has several courtyards and temple halls adorned with beautifully carved pillars, arches, and fountains. The building is divided into two parts and both have well-manicured gardens with flower beds, walkways, fountains, and balconies that add to their attraction.
Kirti Stambh
Erected by Maharana Kumbha in 1449 to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Lodhi, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and a son of Sultan Bahlul Lodi.
Birla Mandir Temple
A beautiful temple was built by industrialist G D Birla in 1974. It is located in the eastern part of the city and is made up of precious stones and marble with an impressive carved-stone facade that includes many scenes from Hindu mythology. It also houses several exquisite statues including one of Lord Krishna playing his flute.
Sangodh
This is an ancient “sarovar” (lake) that was built by Maharana Sangram Singh in the 17th century and is a part of the Udaipur City Palace complex. In its prime, this lake had more than 300 water fountains. Nowadays, there are just a few of them remaining and they can be seen scattered around inside the lake area.
Conclusion
Fateh Prakash Palace is a palace that was built in 1884 and is named after Sir Fateh Singh, who was the last ruler of Udaipur before it became part of India. It is located on the western side of Udaipur and overlooks Lake Pichola. Book your room in Fateh Udaipur for a comfortable stay.
