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Udaipur, the beautiful capital of Mewar, Rajasthan, is a royal tourist destination

for travellers who love history Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559

the City Palace, Udaipur is a palace complex situated in the city of Udaipur in the
Indian state of Rajasthan.
It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, with contributions from several
rulers of the Mewar dynasty.
Its construction began in 1553, started by Maharana Udai Singh II of the Sisodia
Rajput family
as he shifted his capital from the erstwhile Chittor to the newfound city of
Udaipur

Saheliyon Ki Bari or the Garden of the Maidens was built by Maharana Sangram Singh
in the early years of the
18th century. This awe-inspiring development catered to the maids who would go
with the Princess of Udaipur
to her husband’s hearth (part of the dowry given by the Maharana). This place had
pretty women dancing, singing
and making merry and the beautiful marble elephants,
fountains, a lotus pool and kiosks bear ample testimony to the richness of the
time.

This beautiful man-made lake with its striking blue-hued waters against the
backdrop of green hills
is what has earned Udaipur
its sobriquet of “The Second Kashmir”. Exceptionally clean and expansive,
the Fateh Sagar Lake is a great place to visit in Udaipur mainly for its 4 islands
that are attractions in themselves. Accessible only by boat, the islands play host
to public parks and a
solar observatory that is worth a see. The lake in Udaipur, named after Maharana
Fateh Singh of Udaipur
and Mewar, is a central to the city’s life that not only supplies water to the
urban areas but also provides
employment to a large fraction of the populace.
Built by Maharana Udai Singh in 1565, the Udaisagar Lake is one of Udaipur’s 5
famed lakes that was in fact, a by-product of a dam built
across the Berach River to ensure constant water supply to the city. Today it is
one of the top places to visit in Udaipur because of its tranquil
surroundings and scenic sunsets.
You could also take a boat cruise of the lake or a shore-cruise on a camel.

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