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Udaipur, popularly known as the “City of Lakes” is an important city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by Aravalli Mountains, the city.

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2 Udaipur, popularly known as the “City of Lakes” is an important city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by Aravalli Mountains, the city of Udaipur has been a popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan and India as well. There are a number of interesting tourist places and lots of attractions to see in and around the city. Every year a number of tourists from all around the world travel to Udaipur to see its attractions likes lovely lakes, elegant palaces, architecturally beautiful temples, prosperous museums & galleries, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful natural locations.

3  Lakes of Udaipur  City Palace  Lake Palace  Jagdish Temple  Jag Mandir  Saheliyon Ki Bari  Bagore Ki Haveli Museum  Monsoon Palace  Shilpgram  Temples Of Udaipur  Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal  Sajjangarh Biological Park  Rajiv Gandhi Garden  Udaipur solar Observatory  Moti Magri  Ghats Of Udaipur

4 Lake Pichola is the oldest and the largest lake in Udaipur. Tourists can take a boat ride on this lake and view panoramic views of the palaces, temples and surrounding areas. Lake Palace and Jag Mandir are built on two islands in this lake. Fateh Sagar Lake is also an artificial lake in which tourists can visit three islands.The islands have been converted into beautiful gardens with zoos and a solar observatory.

5 The architectural beauty of City Palace is breathtaking, which makes it a top tourist attraction of Udaipur. Within its massive structure, there are a series of courtyards, balconies, terraces, hanging gardens, and corridors.Besides, there are lofty towers, arched gateways, and domes that add beauty to this palace. The palace stands on the banks of Lake Pichola.

6 The most famous attraction of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace. This pleasure palace, built by Maharana Jagat Singh II, is a work of magnificent architectural beauty. It is mounted on an island in Lake Pichola and seems to float on the crystal blue waters of the lake.Lake Palace is now transformed into a heritage hotel maintained by the Taj Group of Hotels and there are opulent rooms with modern facilities, fountains, gardens, terraces, and balconies.

7 Saheliyon ki Bari or “Garden of the Maidens” was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh for the maidens who accompanied the princess. This garden was a place where the maids could sing, dance, and indulge in recreational activities.The garden was built along the banks of Lake Fateh Sagar and has water pools with lotus flowers, marble elephants, elegant fountains, and kiosks. The lush lawns and abundant greenery of this garden has made it a favorite among lovers.

8 This 18th-century royal house of the Maharanas of Udaipur stands on the banks of Lake Pichola, near Gangaur Ghat. Today, it houses a museum where visitors can see the royal collection of dice games, jewelry boxes, copper vessels, hand fans and other antique items. The haveli has 100 rooms with the vintage collection of fresco paintings, costumes, weapons, glass mosaics, and antique furniture. In the evening, a dance and music performance is held.

9 The Monsoon Palace was initially built to be used as an astronomical observatory to monitor the movement of the monsoon clouds and a residential resort of the royal family.Established in 1884 by Maharana Sajjan Singh, Monsoon Palace is also called Sajjangarh Palace. This hilltop palace looks breathtaking with its white marble construction and magnificent architecture, and visitors can have a panoramic view of Lake Pichola, Aravallis, and the city of Udaipur.

10 There are many temples in and around Udaipur. Shrinathji Temple, situated in Nathdwara, is famous for its black idol of Lord Shrinathji. These temples are sacred pilgrimage center for the Hindus & Vaishnavas, and one of the most vibrant temples of India.Bohra Ganesh Temple is a 350-year-old temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesh and has an old belief of granting wishes of devotees of Bohra Ganesh.The Sahastra Bahu Temple was built in 1092 AD.

11 Located on an island in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur Solar Observatory is considered the best in Asia. It is modeled on the solar observatory at Big Bear Lake in southern California. The Observatory location on an island makes it perfect for celestial observations, and also the cloudless skies over Udaipur are free from pollution, which makes it an ideal location. There is a range of powerful telescopes and other equipment inside the observatory.

12 Moti Magri or Pearl Hill is a beautiful hill which commands gorgeous views of Fateh Sagar Lake. On top of Moti Magri, stands the memorial of the great Rajput warrior king Maharana Pratap riding his favorite horse Chetak. This bronze memorial is a great architectural marvel of Udaipur.Moti Magri itself is a place of lush greenery. There is a Japanese rock garden near the memorial. Tourists come in significant numbers to Moti Magri for photography.

13 Udaipur is known for its beautiful ghats. There are four ghats in Udaipur, which are famous landmarks of Udaipur. Gangaur Ghat is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola. It is the ultimate point for relaxation and spending a quiet time, sitting on the steps, and watching the calm waters of the lake. Gangaur Ghat is best for photography as it gives many picturesque views of Lake Pichola, the temples, and grand monuments all along the banks of the lakes.

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