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Dargah
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Dargah is an Islamic shrine built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often a Sufi saint. Local Muslims perform pilgrimages (ziyarat) to the shrines. Dargahs are often associated with Sufi meeting rooms and hostels, known as khanqah. They often include a mosque, meeting rooms, schools (Madrassas), residences for a teacher or caretaker, hospitals, and other buildings for community purposes.
In the Indian subcontinent, dargahs are often the site of festivals (Milad) held in honor of the deceased saint at the date of his Urs, which is a day dedicated to the saint which is usually but not exclusively the saint's death anniversary. The shrine is illuminated with candles or strings of electric lights. There may be parades and processions, performances of religious music, and fairs with food stalls and fun rides.
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Udaipur
Distance (K.M.) |
Time taken in hours |
Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
From Jaipur-
405 kilometers |
10 hrs. |
577m |
Max. – 39 o C(summers)
Min.- 9 0 (winters) |
Cottons in summers
Woolens in winters |
Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar contains two small islands, one of which contains USO, or Udaipur solar observatory, and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden.
It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake Palace, which entirely covers a small island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces, like Lake Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace, have been converted into luxury hotels. The City Palace, or the Palace of the then King of Mewar, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the city.
Udaipur is also home to the Udaipur Solar Observatory, one of the six stations participating in the international Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG) which is aimed at the determination of the physical properties of the solar interior.
Also it must be noted that the Native Missionary Movement was founded in Udaipur and is still headquartered there.
Lake Palace at Udaipur
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How to Reach
Udaipur is well connected to the world through land, rail and air.
Road: It falls on the golden quadrilateral, lying midway between Delhi and Mumbai on National Highway (NH) 8 and is around 650 kms from either metro. The roads in this part of the country are really nice, paved in the middle, and fit for self-driving. One can either drive from Jaipur (around 7 hours) or Ahmedabad (4-5 hours), or take a Rajasthan Tourism bus from India Gate in Delhi.
Air: There are daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur (425 kms) from Jet Airways and Indian Airlines.
Train: Train connectivity is established between Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad through trains run by Indian Railway.
Places of Interest
- Lake Palace
Originally known as the Jag Niwas, took three years to build and was inaugurated in 1746. Nothing but marble is used in the composition of this palace.
- Jag Mandir
Another island in the Lake Pichola, which is known for its beautiful garden courtyard. Shah Jahan took refuge here while revolting against his father.
- Kankarwa Haveli
On the banks of Lake Pichhola is a beautiful Haveli with a grand tarrace overseeing the lake recently converted into a hotel.
- City Palace and Museum
Next to Fateh Prakash Palace, houses beautiful glass and mirror works.
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir
An excellent museum of folk arts. Also hosts great puppet shows in its auditorium.
- Maharana Pratap Memorial
Rana Pratap's bronze statue seated on his loyal horse Chetak.
- Sajjangarh Fort
The summer resort,Monsoon Palace, of the Maharajas. Atop the hill overlooking all the lakes. This palace had an ingenious way to collect rain water for consumption all year around.
- Sukhadia Circle
A landmark built on a traffic roundabout in Udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain that is lit at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
- Jagdish Temple
- Ambika Mata Temple
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Nehru Garden
- Bagore-ki-Haveli
- Moti Magri
- Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Ahar Museum
- Shilpgram
The crafts village, located north west of udaipur, is a must see place for those who want to see the cultural heritage of India, its handicrafts etc. Shilpgram hosts crafts fair every year which is one of the biggest in India, people from different states in the country hold their stalls showcasing their art and crafts work.
- Ranakpur
A village that is home to one of the most important Jain temples. 1400+ marble pillars support the temple. These marble pillars are carved in exquisite detail. Opposite the Jain temple is the much older Sun Temple. Located in Rajsamand District, 110 km north of Udaipur.
- Haldighati
A mountain pass in Rajsamand District that hosted the battle between Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and the Mughal emperor Akbar. Now a memorial site.
- Kumbhalgarh
A 15th century fortress, built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, with 36 kilometres of walls. Over 360 temples are within the fort. It also has a wildlife sanctuary. Located in Rajsamand District, 64 km from Udaipur. The vista from the top of the palace typically extends tens of kilometers into the Aravalli hills.
- Mount Abu
A popular tourist hill station in Rajasthan
- Eklingji
An ancient temple complex
- Kankroli and Rajsamand Lake
- Jaisamand Lake
- Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
- Baneshwar
- Galiakot(MAZAR-E-SEYADI FAKHRUDDIN SHAHEED)
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