Durbar Hall :
In India the Durbar Hall is generally a place where state banquets are held and is also used for formal and informal meetings. The Durbar Hall at the Fateh Prakash Palace is undoubtedly the most lavish Durbar Hall in India. It is one of the grandest chambers in Udaipur and its sheer size makes one gasp in awe.
The Lake Palace :
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to a five star palace hotel.
Bagore-Ki Haveli :
A very congenial old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Built it in the eighteenth century the haveli has over hundred rooms and some very interesting display of costumes and modern art. The glass and mirror in the interiors of the Haveli are well preserved.
MUSEUMS
City Museum :
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to a five star palace hotel.
Vintage Collection of Classic Car :
The collection comprises of a variety of classic and interestingly rare transportation vehicles; some stately and vintage like Cadalec, Chevalate, Morais etc., while the others are sleek and fast.
TEMPLES
Jag Mandir :
This is the other island palace in Lake Pichola, which was constructed by Maharana Karan Singh as a hideout for Prince Khurram the estranged son of Emperor Jehangir the implacable foe of the Maharana.
Jagdish Mandir :
Built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier. The exterior and the plinth are covered with base relief of alligators; elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians rise in tiers.
Excursions
Shilpgram :
Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village. It is located about 3 kms from the city center.
Eklingji :
A religious complex located about 21 kms from Udaipur, housing 108 temples chiselled out of sandstone and marble. The temple of Eklingji was built in 734 AD. Enclosed by high walls, it is devoted to Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity adored under the epithet of EKLINGA).
Nathdwara :
Located 48 km from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century.
Ranakpur :
Beautiful sculptured Jain temples mark the glory Ranakpur. Built in the 15 the century the central Chaumukha [four faced temple] is dedicated to Adinathji. The temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars all distinctly carved and no two being alike is an amazing evidence of the genius sense of architecture that enhances the charm of the place.
Kumbhalgarh Fort :
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered.
How to reach :
By Air :
Domestic flights connect Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.
By Train :
Udaipur is well connected by trains to major cities of India such as Delhi and Ahmedabad.
By Road :
A network of good motor able roads and private and government buses connect Udaipur to all the nearby major cities .
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