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Lake Palace: Built by
Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743, Lake Palace is situated on the Jag
Niwas Island in the middle of Lake Pichola. It was constructed to
serve as a summer palace for the royalty and covers an area of 1.5
hectare. Textiles and handicrafts used in ethnic themes all over the
palace make it a mesmerizing sight. Presently, the palace has been
converted into a five star hotel.
Lake Pichola: Udaipur, Rajasthan sightseeing tour is
incomplete without a visit to this lake. An artificial lake, Lake
Pichola was constructed by Maharana Udai Singh II after he founded
the city of Udaipur. The lake is 4 km long and 3 km wide and
encloses the Jag Niwas Island and the Jag Mandir. One of the most
scenic spots of Udaipur, Lake Pichola also houses the City Palace on
its eastern banks.
Jag Mandir: Built by Maharana Karan Singh, Jag Mandir was
meant to serve as a hideout for Prince Khurram, the estranged son of
Emperor Jehangir. Located on the other island palace in Lake Pichola,
the palace has some exquisite carvings. The examples of carvings
include a row of carved elephants guarding the island, grey and blue
stone carved chhatri, etc.
City Palace: A fusion of Medieval European and Chinese
architecture, the City Palace was built by Maharaja Udai Singh. This
marble monument is situated on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola.
Numerous balconies, towers and cupolas of the palace provide a
marvelous view of the lake and the city below. A triple arched gate
called Tripolia, built in 1725, provides the entry to the palace.
Jagdish Mandir: Maharana Jagat Singh I built the Jagdish
temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, in 1651. It houses an image of
Lord Vishnu in black stone, along with a brass image of Garuda, his
carrier. Covering the exterior and the plinth are base relief of
alligators, elephants, horsemen and celestial musicians, rising in
rows. It is the largest temple in Udaipur.
Fateh Sagar Lake: Built by Maharana jai Singh in 1678, Fateh
Sagar Lake lies to the north of Lake Pichola. Maharana Fateh Singh
reconstructed it later. The attractions of the lake include the
beautiful Nehru Island as well as an islet housing a solar
observatory.
Sahelion Ki Bari: Sahelion ki Bari, the garden of maidens, was built
by Maharana Sangram Singh in the mid 18th century. Pools with
elegant kiosks, flowerbeds, lawns, pools, fountains, along with an
array of trees make this garden eye-catching. There is also a
sitting room decorated with paintings and glass mosaics in the
garden.
Bagore ki Haveli: One of the places to see in Udaipur is the
Bagore ki Haveli. Amir Chand Badwa, the Prime Minister of Mewar
built this palace on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat.
An eighteenth century monument, it has on display an array of
costumes and modern art. Delicate and exquisite glass and mirror
work adorn the interiors of the Haveli. After the death of Badwa,
Maharana Shakti Singh of Bagore occupied the building. It was then
that the palace acquired the name of Bagore-ki-haveli (the house of
Bagore).
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir: Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir is a
museum exhibiting a collection of folk arts, consisting of folk
outfits, curios, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and
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