LOCATION
Udaipur is a part of royal Indian state of Rajasthan, extending
from latitude 27°42' in the North to longitude 75°33'
in the North. It is well connected through air, rail, and
road to other important cities of India like Jaipur, Delhi,
and Mumbai.
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On the way to Udaipur, ranvir told me that Udaipur is popularly
known as the Jewel of Mewar and the city was founded by
Maharajah Jai Singh in 16th century. Ranvir was brilliant
in history as he topped his University in the first year.
He was completing his History (hons) from Rajasthan University
and was in second year then. The city of Udaipur endorse
three major lake, Pichhola, Fatehsagar and Udaisagar. We
landed on Maharana Pratap Airport, that was 21 km from the
city.
Exploring Udaipur!!
"You know it is also known as the lake city, as it
endorses three beautiful lakes out which Lake Pichola is
the most beautiful and is of importance to Udaipur"
Ranvir aquainted me the fact. The name of the lake is kept
after the the name of the village Pichali and is beautiful
dotted with hills, temples, bathing ghats and embankments.
The lake adorns with two exquisite palaces Jag Niwas, a
summer residence of the princes of Mewar and now a hotel
and Jag Mandir built in red sandstone with marble dome.
Oh! there was a magnificent palace.. I am forgeting its's
name....oh yes! The city palace of Udaipur... yes, this
was one monument that left me spellbound. Without asking
Ranvir started " The construction of this beautiful
building was started by Udai Singh and is largest palace
complex and was completed by Successive rulers. The complex
houses a with large collection of artifacts." "
Hold on Ranvir...hold on.....let me explore the beauty with
my on eyes" as I stopped him.
And then he took me to Jagdish temple that was built in
1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh I, the temple is dedicated
to Lord Vishnu.
Oh! Yes the most fascinating was the Saheliyon Ki Bari
(friends garden). The garden is well laid, with extensive
lawns and shady walks. Its manicured lawns display a fascinating
variety of bougan villea and five fountains release showers
in tune with their titles namely, 'Welcome'; 'Raining Cats
and Dogs'; 'Rains in Midnight', 'Rains without Clouds';
'Gentle Shower in Mid Day'. Well, I was quite impressed
by the garden as I still remember it vividly.
