Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the final capital of the erstwhile Mewar kingdom, located to the southwest of Nagda, on the Banas River, the first capital of the Mewar kingdom. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site. In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar captured the fort of Chittor, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur.
Arrival Udaipur
Meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car. Later you will be taken for a sightseeing tour visiting:
Pichola Lake
The picturesque lake that built by Maharana Udai Singh II after founded the city. Hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments, surround this lake.
City Palace
This is a largest place complex in Rajasthan. A majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls, it is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, erraces, balconies, corridors and rooms. The main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the ‘Tripolia’ with eight marble porticos.
Crystal Gallery
Fateh Prakash Palace next door, houses a whimsical side of Udaipur royalty. Check out the fabulous crystal collection of Raja Sajjan Singh. In 1877 the raja ordered a lavish collection of crystal items from abroad. Before it reached him he died and everything was put into storage and later set up on display for tourism purposes. A little further away is the Gallery of Vintage and Classic Cars. Amongst the showpieces is a Rolls Royce Phantom II of 1934 vintage.
Saheliyon Ki Bari
This small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll and therefore the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiseled kiosks and marble elephants.
Sajjan Garh
This is called as a Mansoon Palace. Maharana Sajjan Singh built it in the late 19th century. The palace is illuminated at night and from a distance looks like something out of a fairy tail. It also offers a panoramic overview of the city’s lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside. In the evening, you can enjoy boat ride in Pichola or Fateh Safar Lake.
Fateh Sagar Lake
Nehru Garden on an island in Fatehsagar LakeUdaipur Solar Observatory – Udaipur is the site of India’s only Solar Observatory. The Observatory, called USO (Udaipur Solar Observatory) is situated on an Island in Lake Fatesagar. The telescopes are run from an office building on Badi Rd. The site is run under PRL (Physical Reaserch Lab) in Ahemdabad.
Pratap Memorial
Maharana Pratap Memorial – Rana Pratap’s bronze statue seated on his loyal horse Chetak.
