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Udaipur sightseeing means reliving your nostalgia and getting clear impressions about the insatiable quest of never submission, for the sake of motherland, its culture and pride. Udaipur is historically famous, being the capital of Mewar. It was ruled by the Ranawats from the Sisodia Clan. Founder of this great city was Maharana Udai Singh and name of this city was derived from the name of its founder only. Udaipur sightseeing offers you withy a great dimension of places of interest and here we are providing you with detailed information about Udaipur sightseeing:
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- City Palace: Located on the east bank of lake Pichola, the City Palace is a picturesque and grand array of palaces which were built at different times from the year 1559 onwards. The City Palace is a great provider of the panoramic views of Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir. The main entrance of this place lies through the triple-arched gate - the Tripolia which was constructed in 1725. It contains the Suraj Gokhda, where the maharanas of Mewar used to revitalize the spirit of the people in hard times of the city. The Mor-chowk or the Peacock courtyard is famous for its vivid mosaics in glass decorating its walls. The Chini Chitrashala is sure to mesmerize yopu with a series of wall paintings of Krishna. There are numerous other palaces of attraction, such as the Dilkhush mahal, Sheesh mahal, Moti mahal and Krishna vilas. Now the palace contains many antique articles, paintings, decorative furniture and utensils and attracts thousands of visitors every day.
- Sajjangarh Fort: This is the famous summer resort of the Maharajas located on the hill and provides a sumptuous view of all the lakes. This palace had an unique constuction to collect rain water for consumption throughout a year.
- Sukhadia Circle: This artistic landmark was constructed at a traffic roundabout in Udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain which provides a celestial view at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
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