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Udaipur Tour Package
Udaipur
General
Information :
Area : 40 sq. kms.
Clothing: Summer : Light Tropicals Winter : Light Woolens
Season: Winter : Oct. - March Summer : April - June
Language: Rajasthani,
Marwari, Hindi & English
There is no place in India, which
appeals more to the imagination of poets and painters, travelers and writers
than Udaipur, the lovely lake side capital of Mewar, by reason of its
romance and beauty and its remarkable past bristling with episodes of
heroism and splendor. Udaipur, the enchanting City of Dawn, looms up like a
vision in white. Surrounded by hills and mountains and set on the edge of
three lakes which give on to a fertile plain, it is bewitching in all its
details - narrow streets lined by vivid color- red stalls, gardens, temples
and palaces - every feature, mirrored in the placid blue waters of lake
Pichola. An interesting legend is related to the founding of the city. On
one of his excursions, Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar met hermit absorbed in
meditation on a hill overlooking lake Pichola.
The ascetic gave
his blessings and also advised the Maharana to build a stronghold on the
very Spot as it would by well protected. The place indeed combines many
natural advantages - a fertile valley watered by a stream, a lake, an
agreeable altitude and an ampitheatre of low mountains. The new city was
planned on the bank of Pichola in 1550 AD of the original eleven gates of
Udaipur City, only five remain, the chief being Suraj Pol, Gate of the Sun,
on the eastern side. The majestic City Palace, 30 meters high and several
hundred meter long overlooks an immense esplanade edged by arcades. Around
Udaipur are vestiges of its chivalrous past - the sprawling Chittaurgarh and
the massive Kumbhalgarh; the temples of Eklingji, Nathdwara and the Ranakpur
and finally there is Mount Abu, the only hill resort of Rajasthan, a cool,
tranquil sanctuary.
Fairs and Festivals
 Gangaur
Festival: (March-April) This festival of maidens and married women,
dedicated to Gauri, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, is celebrated with
great enthusiasm and traditional rituals, the festival lasts for 18 days
beginning from the day following Holi. Grand processions are taken out along
with well-decorated and ornamented images of Gauri.
Mewar
Festival: The rich tradition and culture finds expression in the pomp
and gaiety of the festival which manifests in its songs, dances,
processions, devotional music and firework displays. The festival welcomes
spring; beautifully dressed women in their best costumes & jewellery
carry images in processions to the Gangaur Ghat of Lake Pichole. Future
dates for Mewar Festival are: 1-3 April, 2006
Shopping
Inspired by the
rich cultural heritage, a captivating collection of exquisite folk toys,
bright coloured garments, hand printed textiles, batik and tie & dye
sarees, fabrics and silver jewellery awaits the buyer at the shops. The
Pichwai paintings or wall hangings of this place are world-renowned. Don't
miss visiting the Rajasthan govt. Handicrafts Emporium.
Travel Information
Air: Besides
Indian Airlines, some private airlines also connect Udaipur from Delhi,
Mumbai, Jaipur and Jodhpur. Dabok Airport is 24 kms from the city, with
taxies available for transportation.
Rail: Rail services
are directly connected with major centers in the north and west like Delhi,
Jaipur, Ajmer Chittaur and Jodhpur. Taxies, auto rickshaws and local buses
are available at the Railway Station for local Transportation.
Road: Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation operates buses, which can be
categorized as ordinary, semi-deluxe and deluxe, connecting Udaipur with
most of the tourist and business centers. Chauffer-driven air conditioned
cars can also be hired from the state tourist offices and other approved
operators.
| Road
Distances: |
| Ajmer : |
264 kms |
| Chittaurgarh : |
112 kms |
| Jaipur : |
406 kms |
| Jodhpur : |
275 kms |
| Mt. Abu : |
185 kms |
| Ranakpur : |
85 kms |
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