Thursday, 1 December 2016
Jagdish Temple
Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651, Jagdish Temple is a large Hindu temple in the middle of Udaipur in Rajasthan. A big tourist attraction, the temple was originally called the temple of Jagannath Rai but is now called Jagdish-ji.
It is a major monument in Udaipur.
Distance from the Hotel: 3 Kms.
Gulab Bagh Udaipur
The Gulab Bagh is the largest garden in Udaipur, it covers an area of around 100 acres. The garden has numerous species of roses and hence it is called Gulab Bagh. The credit of starting the Gulab Bagh goes to Maharana Sajjan Singh, who started it in the year 1878.
The original garden encompassed a Lotus Pond, and trees such as Mango, Guava, Bor, Mulbury, Rayan, Pomegranate, Bananas, Sapota, Tamarind, Litchi, etc. with the names inscribed on the name plates in Hindi and English, along with their botanical name. Also present was a small pond that was later demolished in order to make way for the water works complex.
Throughout history, the garden has played host to countless Flower and Vegetable shows, with the first one organized in the year 1888 by Maharana Fateh Singh.
Distance from the Hotel: 3 Kms.
Sahelion-Ki-Bari
Maharana Sangram Singh built this in the mid-18th century. The 'garden of the maidens' brings to mind the lifestyle of the ladies of the court.
The delightful gardens reflect their discreet and impeccable taste. There are four pools with dainty kiosks.All around are flowerbeds, lawns, pools and fountains protected by a series of walls and shady trees.
The fountains of the Sahelion-Ki-bari function solely by water pressure and no pumps are used. The garden has a lotus pool and a sitting room decorated with paintings and glass mosaic. The whole ambience is flavoured by reminiscence of those beautiful belles enjoying themselves in lavish environs. Tourists are advised to check on the opening timings & entry charges applicable.
Distance from the Hotel: 6 Kms.
About Udaipur
Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the final capital of the eastwhile Mewar kingdom, located to the southwest of Nagda, on the Banas River, the first capital of the Mewar kingdom. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site. In 1568 the Mughal emperor Akbar captured the fort of Chittor, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur.