Udaipur...

The City of Udaipur is an enchanting and enthralling place of limpid lakes, verdant forests, palaces, gardens, temples, aesthetically surrounded by the Aravalli hills. Founded in 1559 AD by Maharaja Udai Singh , this is popularly known as the City of Lakes and also as the Venice of the east. Moreover, this is well eminent for the performing arts, crafts, and miniature paintings throughout India. The suraj pol or the sun gate is the main entrance to the City besides four other. The Lake Palace in the middle of lake Pichhola is an outstanding example of elegant beauty and architectural splendour.

Other interesting places worthy of a visit around Udaipur are themajestic Chittaurgarh, auspicious Jain Temples of Ranakpur, Eklingli, and Nathdwara, in addition to the great cool, calm, and charm of the Mt. Abu



 

Shri Nathdwara:- Shri Nathdwara (a pathway to Lord Shri Krishna) lies 48 km from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord.Devotees throng the shrine in large number during occasions of "Janamashtmi" the day of Lord's birth and other festivals like Holi.

Ranakpur:- A village that is home to one of the most important Jain temples 1400+ marble pillars support the temple. Opposite the Jain temple is the much older Sun Temple. Located in Rajsamand District, 110 km north of Udaipur.


Chittorgarh:- About 140 km from Udaipur, Chittorgarh was the capital of Mewar from 734 AD to 1559. Chittorgarh Fort is a massive fort situated on a hilltop near Chittorgarh town in Rajasthan state in India. It is one of the most historically significant forts not only in Rajasthan but whole of North India.