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Out of many sobriquets of Udaipur, the 'City of Lakes' and the 'City of Dawn' are the
most famous appellations given to Udaipur. The city of Udaipur
is ideally set amidst the lush green Aravalli hills and the
three lakes. The mesmerizing lakes, palaces, temples and
gardens make Udaipur one of the most frequently visited
tourist destinations in India. The glittering waters of Lake
Pichola make the city of Udaipur most romantic city of India.
Udaipur is also called - Jewel of Mewar - as it was ruled
by the Sisodia dynasty for a consecutive duration of 1200
years. There are many tourist attractions in Udaipur that make
your journey quite memorable in every sense.
Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
City Palace: The City Palace amidst the Lake Pichola
is a collection of rooms, corridors, terraces, pavilions,
hanging gardens and courtyards. The City Palace of Udaipur
built in 1559 is a must-visit for the tourists arriving in
Udaipur. The tourists can have a panoramic view of the "Jag
Niwas" (Now the Lake palace hotel) and "Jag Mandir". The
Mor-Chowk (Peacock courtyard) and the Chini Chitrashala are
the most noteworthy features of City Palace with a series of
wall paintings of Krishna.
The other palaces within the precincts of the City Palace
include Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal and Krishna
Vilas. Today, the palace has an exclusive collection of
antique articles, decorative furniture, paintings, and
utensils.
Lake Pichola: Hills, temples, palaces, bathing ghats
and embankments, surround this picturesque lake built by
Maharaja Udai Singh. The two breathtaking palaces - Jag Mandir
and Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) - also stand amidst this lake.
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