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Experience Udaipur :
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Just see the Aravali hills and the serene waters of any of the lakes of Udaipur
from a distance and you'll realize why this city attracts tourists from all over
the world. The palaces of the place look as if they are a part of some fairy tale.
The other attractions of the place which include temples, gardens as well as the
narrow lanes, all have a story to tell. Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes
or the “Venice of the East” and the “White City” of Rajasthan. You may take up any
name for dissection and you'll find that there is a story behind each one of them.
When Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1599 AD, little did he know then
that the city would go on to become the cynosure of all eyes from around the world.
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Visiting Udaipur :
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City Palace : This elegant palace is a marvellous marble structure located
on the banks of Lake Pichola. Its positioning on a hill and abundance of balconies
gives you some of the finest views of the Lake Pichola and surrounding areas. The
style of construction of the palace is an eclectic blend of the medieval European
and Chinese architecture.
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Lake Palace : Located on an island in the midst of Lake Pichola, the Lake
Palace was used by the royal family for recreation especially during summers. Now
it has been converted into a heritage hotel so that anyone can have a peek into
the lifestyle of the royals. Superb location, fairy tale surroundings and intricately
designed interiors, the Lake Palace has it all.
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Saheliyon Ki Bari : Located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake, this beautiful
garden was built for the 48 maidens who had come with a princess after her marriage.
The Saheliyon ki Bari has lush lawns, fascinating fountains and four pools as well
which were used for recreation by the ladies.
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Staying in Udaipur :
The palaces, lakes and the royal past of the city – all combine to offer you a distinct
vacation experience. Add to your experience the hotels of the city and you have
a collection of memories that you are unlikely to erase in the foreseeable future.
The heritage hotels of the city offer you a complete royal experience that will
pamper you no end. The five star hotels of the place combine class and comfort to
give you a smooth travel experience. For those who need to pay heed to the budgetary
considerations will find the budget hotels Udaipur just right for their needs. The
prominent hotels of Udaipur are Rajmahal Bhindar, Garden Hotel, Amet ki Haveli,
Fateh Prakash Palace, Hotel Devigarh, Laxmi Vilas, Udaivilas Resort and Trident
Hilton Hotel.
Shopping in Udaipur :
Shopping in Udaipur is always a pleasing experience and you'll have many options
to choose from if you want to buy some souvenirs from the place. The items that
you are likely to be attracted towards are hand painted fabrics, silver jewellery,
folk toys, turbans and miniature paintings of Rajput style. Udaipur is also famous
for metal images of Gods and Goddesses that are made in Molalla village. The popular
shopping areas are Lake Palace Road, the area near Rang Niwas Palace Hotel and Jagdish
Temple.
Reaching Udaipur :
There is a domestic airport in Udaipur which is connected by regular flights with
other major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai. Udaipur is well linked by railway network
as well which connects the city with all the major cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad,
Jaipur and Chittaurgarh. The road connections of Udaipur with the nearby cities
and other major cities is also quite extensive and convenient, and the states of
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are easily accessible from here.
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