Udaipur The City Of Lakes

Udaipur, The city of Rajasthan most referred as the lake city of India, Udaipur is one of the most enchanting cities of Rajasthan,  Udaipur is known for its beautiful palaces, havelis, temples and a number of beautiful lakes and gardens and for its rajputana and luxury hotels. Udaipur is also famous for best honeymoon destination for new couples and holiday makers.
Udaipur The City Of Lakes
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Famous palaces of Udaipur :

Udaipur Lake palace
Udaipur Lake palace, one of the most elegant, majestic & beautiful palace in the word, arising out of the pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. it initially called jaginwas  after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh. The Maharana, ruler of jaipur from 1628 to 165, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at Agra.

The successive rulers used this cool heaven as their summer resort, holding their regal durbars in its courtyards. The courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces fountains and gardens all add to its impressive image. The rooms are decorated with cusped, arches, inland, stenos, of pink, and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors. all enhance the romance of the elegant setting.

City palace Udaipur :
City Palace One of the largest royal palace  in Rajasthan, the City Palace stands majestically on a promontory on the picturesque Lake Pichola.

Sahelion- Ki- Bari :
The Sahelion-ki-Bari Garden was built in early 18th century as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their time in leisure.

Jag Mandir :
Jag Mandir is a beautiful island palace in the Lake Pichola, built by Maharaja Karan Singh in 1615.

Fateh Sagar photos :
Located close to the Sahelion-ki-Bari Garden, Fateh Sagar is beautiful lake built by Maharana Fateh Singh in1678.

Rizwan Ahmad
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