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Rajasthan’s Mewar region encompasses Lofty hills, Shimmering lakes, Deep valleys and much more. It is a land rich in royal heritage, with romantic Water Palaces, historic hilltop forts and beautiful gardens. Explore the beautiful region with its rich cultural heritage, visit it’s numerous picturesque villages and you will discover that the charm of Mewar is undoubtedly unique.

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Its lakes, its marble palaces, and its beautiful gardens dominate Udaipur, the enchanting City of Lakes. The founder, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face. Weary of repeated attacks that he had to face, Udai Singh sought the help of a holy man and asked him to suggest a safe place for his new capital to the banks of Lake Pichhola. The holy man assured him that his new capital would never be conquered. The city of Udaipur was thus founded and grew around the Lakes.


The City Palace is the focal point of the city and has several areas of interest like the Suraj, Gokhada, Badi Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Bhim Vilas, Chini Chitrashala, Mor Chowk, the Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash and Darbar Hall.
Located close to the City Palace is the Jagadish temple with its imposing sculpted figures and heavily ornamented interiors. The abundance of water in Udaipur made it possible for the town planners to design some well-laid out gardens. These were the spots where the Maharanis would come to enjoy the natural surroundings amidst the beautiful flowers and fountains. The 18th century Sahelion Ki Bari, or the garden of Maidens, is a popular tourist spot with its fountains and delicately carved kiosks and elephants in marble.


Udaipur has other attractions like Gulab bagh, Doodh Talai, Jag Mandir, Moti Magri, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Ahad and the Sajjangarh Palace. As you move around this beautiful city, there is a lot that catches the eye, it is as if this city has been laid out with the tourist in mind. Thankfully, with a growing awareness towards conservation, numerous heritage sites have been preserved. The Ahar village and Museum are of great archeological importance. A little further away from the city are Shri Eklingji Temple complex which houses 108 temples, Nagda where the temples of Saas-Bahu, or Shastrabahu and Adbhutji are worth seeing. More temples can be found at Rajsamand and Kankroli, located 60 Km. from Udaipur.
To the north of Udaipur lies the battlefield of Haldighati. The very ground here is sacred as it carries memories of the famous battle between Maharana Pratap and Emperor Akbar in 1567. It was a fierce historic battle where the Rajputs fought so valiantly that his encounter is referred to in murals and ballads throughout Rajasthan.
Maharana Pratap National Memorial is being built at this site to pay a homage to this great warrior for his spirit of freedom.
Nathdwara is a renowned center of pilgrimage for the devotes of Krishna and Vishnu alike. It is a town devoted totally to the Shrinathji temple and all activities in this little town revolve around the famous temple of Shrinathji. Let yourself be carried away by the religious atmosphere as you wander around the small market with tiny shops selling portraits of Shrinathji, beads, silver and minakari mementoes, and other related items. While you are there don’t forget to try the special prasad, or temple offerings, and sweets that are popular with the devotees.


If any one fort of Rajasthan had to be singled out of its glorious history and its story of heroism, then it would be fort of Chittaurgarh. countless tales of this rugged fort and the battles fought here by its legendary heroes fill the pages of history books. Equally well known were the brave and heroic Maharanis of Chittaur.
As you explore the fort and its various palaces and temples do lookout for Rani Padmini’s palace. The beauty of Queen Padmini of Chittaur attracted the Sultan of Delhi, Allauddin Khilji so much that he set out to attack the fort and win her in battle. A fierce battle was fought, 7000 warriors lost their lives but the Sultan could not get Padmini. The Maharani, with her entire entourage, committed Jauhar. It is one of the Chittaurgarh's most enduring stories and one that is told and re-told countless times.


Travel to the west of Chittaurgarh to reach the second most important bastion of Mewar-Kumbhalgarh. Covering the are of 12 Sq. Km. this formidable fort fell only once to the army of Akbar and that too because the water supply was contaminated by the enemy forces. Even today it is the one of most inaccessible forts of Rajasthan and reached with great difficulty. It served as a refuge to the rulers of Mewar in times of strife and contained within its ramparts almost an entire township, self-contained to withstand along siege. Explore the huge complex and see for yourself how well prepare the rulers had to be. Some areas of interest are the palaces and temples and water storage tanks. It is a height of 1100 meters and if you walk around the ramparts you can get an excellent view of the countryside.
The fort is also significant for being the birth place of Maharana Pratap. This region is famous for its marble, miniature paintings, kundan and meenakari work and clay and wooden products. The colorful mud panels of Molela are available in Udaipur.

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