Udaipur Tourist Attractions
Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum :
Then Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum is the place to be. Belonging to the royal highness of Udaipur, the museum has cars which are almost 70 years old and all in working condition.
Shilpgram :
A unique crafts fair located north-west of Udaipur, Shilpgram beautifully displays the local art and culture of Rajasthan. It is also the venue of the Shilpgram Mela, a crafts fair held every year in November/December.
Bagore ki Haveli :
An old Haveli on the waterfront of Lake Pichola, Bagore ki Haveli, is situated right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at the Gangori Ghat. Built in the eighteenth century, Bagore ki Haveli has more than hundred rooms and displays traditional costumes, modern art, a huge collection of Mewar paintings and glassworks.
Saheliyon ki Bari
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Saheliyon-Ki-Bari or garden of the maids in English was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh for a group of 48 young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.
Lake Pichola
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Surrounded by hills, gardens, temples and havelis, Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful lakes in India and a much sought-after tourist attraction in Udaipur. The famous Lake Palace hotel is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola and is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city.
Fateh Sagar Lake
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Fateh Sagar Lake is an artificial lake in Udaipur and one of the four beautiful lakes in the city. Constructed in 1678, the lake comprises three small islands and is surrounded by scenic views of the mighty Aravalli Mountains.
The beautiful Jag Mandir Palace sits majestically on an island on the magnificent Lake Pichola. The construction of this palace was completed by Maharana Jagat Singh in the mid-17th century and was used as a summer resort by the royal family.
Taj Lake Palace
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Situated on the Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace is the most compelling of Udaipur's attractions. It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh II almost two and a half centuries ago and is now revered as the Taj Lake Palace, one of the most beautiful and romantic hotels in the world.
A palace complex built by Maharana Udai Singh, the City Palace is grandeur personified. A conglomeration of several buildings with towers, balconies and cupolas built all over, the City Palace also houses a crystal gallery, which boasts of royal artifacts and the world's largest private collection of crystal.
Jagdish Temple
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Udaipur is home to some of the oldest temples in India. One of the most popular temples is the Jagdish Temple located in the City Palace complex. Representing the true Indo-Aryan style of architecture, this temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
