Category: Places to Visit

If you are one of those tourist or even a local who does not have much idea about the tourist attractions of the city, offbeat places to travel, historical places in Udaipur, and the religious and cultural places in the city, then this surely is the right place for you to be at.

Whether the place you are going is worth visiting or not you will get every bit of information of places in Udaipur here in this section. If you are a tourist we exactly know what you want. All the places, timings, map and important information related to it that we do not want you to miss. If you are a local, then also we have something for you. From hidden places in the city to lesser known facts about them, this section has covered all the information for both the local people as well as the tourists.

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Are you a hosteller in Udaipur? We’ve made a perfect plan for your weekend!

Post author By Juhee Mehta
Post date May 18, 2018
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Are you a hosteller in Udaipur? Here's a perfect plan for your weekend!

The time spent in a hostel is like a roller coaster ride. You face both ups and downs in this journey. There are times when you miss your city, your family, and your friends but then you even enjoy these times where you are living in a completely different city with different people. And at the end of the day, these are the only times that become the most memorable times of your life.

On weekends, every hosteller wants a perfect day out with his friends to chill and have a time of their lives. But the biggest hurdle that comes in their way is they do not know where to go. Being in a new city, it is very difficult to figure out places apart from the usual tourist destinations and one thing that we always have to keep in mind is that all these places and events fall into our budget because after all, we are hostellers. So here, we bring a perfect budgeted day out an itinerary for you hostel people which you can follow this weekend and guess what? It will be a perfect pocket-friendly day for you.

Poha in the morning at Udaipole

Perfect budgeted day out for hostellers in Udaipur — Source: spoonnsnap

Poha stalls at Udaipole starts by 4:00 am in the morning. So if you are at a night out and want something to eat during the early hours of the morning, this is the ideal place for you. Even at such early hours of the morning, you will find a number of people enjoying this healthy delight and trust me most of them would be hostellers. You will get a plate of poha mixed with namkeen, chopped onions, coriander and chana and that too just in Rs. 10/- I bet this will satisfy your morning food cravings which would not be very heavy on your stomach. The breakfast is not complete until you don’t pair up the poha with hot steaming ginger tea. This pair of Poha and tea will give a kick start to your day.

Know where to eat the best food at best places in Udaipur. Click here.

Head out for Mewar biodiversity park

The destination is perfect for a sunny day where you can indulge in the natural aura of the Biodiversity Park. The park will easily consume at least 3-4 hours of your day and trust me you would enjoy it so much that you wouldn’t even realize it. Along with nature, you can also find different adventurous sports here such as tree walk, zip line, trekking, etc. Flora and fauna here will soothe your soul and relax your mind from your otherwise hectic schedule. Also, there is a wide range of different kind of birds and animals too. Apart from that, there are natural bridges, tree house which are picture perfect spots to capture the best moments with the group of your friends.

The park timings are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and the entry ticket is just Rs. 40/- per person and if you bring student ID along with you, you will get student discount and the ticket will reduce to just Rs. 20/- per person.

Click here to know about all wildlife sanctuaries and nature parks in Udaipur.

Relax and snack at Fatehsagar

After the tiring daytime with an adventurous rush in Mewar Biodiversity Park, all you would want is to sit at some place in a cool environment and at such time no place would be better than Lake Fatehsagar. Your entire group will find a place here to chill, gossip and relax. By now you would also have started to feel hungry and here you can find a number of options to satisfy your hunger pangs which would not be very heavy on your pockets. Bombay market at Fatehsagar is just the place for you where you enjoy your favorite snack by the side of Lake Fatehsagar with cool breeze relaxing your body. You can have the famous bread pakoda, cold coffee at Sai Sagar, Cheese Sandwich, Chaat, Chinese, Pizza and lots of other food items.

You can enjoy some more street food at these street food markets in Udaipur.

Sunset at Badi Hill

If you are still left with some energy and want an amazing view of sunset you can go for Badi hill but make sure that all of your friends are willing to go there since it would need some climbing of about a Kilometer. But its totally worth it. When you would finally reach the top of the hill, the view would swipe the ground off of your feet. The hill is overlooking Lake Badi and during sunset, it looks heavenly. There are parking facilities available nowadays and you can also find some stalls at the top of the hill, although the price of the items can be a bit high as compared to the city.

Want to know about more of such places? Click here.

Dine with your friends at Kathiyawadi

For all the Dhaba lovers, this place will mark the perfect ending to your perfect day out. Kathiyawadi is a Dhaba situated at Ahmedabad highway at a distance of some 8 km from Udaipur. Although you might find a menu there where you can order the favorable food, it is recommended that you try crispy hot Laccha paranthas and ‘Sev Tamatar’ to go with. And at the end of all this, a glass of chilled sour buttermilk will be enough to not just fill your stomach but fill your mind as well. Since the Dhaba is situated far from the city you will always be at calm away from the chaos of the city. The average cost of food here would be somewhere around Rs. 300 for two.

Know more about Dhabas in Udaipur here.

Time once lost doesn’t return. It is one such time which is not going to come back. So whatever you want to do, do it. Enjoy every second of this amazing life of yours. Share the above amazing plan with your friends and get ready to spend an amazing time.

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Budget Hotels in Udaipur With A Lake View

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date May 8, 2018
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There are various places to stay in Udaipur when you are planning your vacation to the city. Although there are a huge number of hotels and resorts in the City of Lakes, to experience the real beauty of the city you must opt for a lake facing place. Udaipur’s Lake Pichola is one lake which is lined with luxurious hotels which might cost you a fortune. But if you don’t want to dig a hole in your pocket, these budget hotels in Udaipur can be your pick! Have a look at the list of Budget Hotels in Udaipur with a Lake View.

Budget hotels facing Lake Pichola

Hotel Udaigarh

Beautifully adorned 19 rooms with a Rajasthani touch and tasty food make it an ideal stay with superb lake facing rooftop restaurant and a rooftop pool. Watching the sunset while enjoying the rooftop pool can be one great experience for any traveler to Udaipur.

Tariff in INR: Starts from Rs. 2632 inclusive of taxes

Address: 21, Lal Ghat Road, Udaipur

Amet Haveli

Hotel Amet Haveli has 20 rooms each one of them is loaded with modern amenities. The place is situated in close proximity to Lake Pichola and provides some of the best lake facing rooms. The look and feel of the haveli still has the beauty and charm of the Rajputana era. Amet Haveli is known for its beautiful and serene restaurant in Udaipur called ‘Ambrai’.

Tariff in INR: The range of the accommodation starts at Rs. 3500/- and goes up to 8700/- which are not inclusive of GST.

Address: Outside Chandpole, Udaipur

Jagat Niwas Palace

This 17th-century haveli is situated by the lake near the Ghat called Lal Ghat. Jagat Niwas Palace is embellished with paintings, mirror work, and antique furniture. Its restaurant and rooms both have a lake view which is unmatched. Jagat Niwas also has its own boat where one can experience the pristine waters of Lake Pichola with dining options.

Tariff in INR (inclusive of breakfast):

Lake facing rooms: Rs. 6250/- (includes a 45 mins boat ride on Lake Pichola complimentary)

Non-Lake Facing rooms: Rs. 2999/-

Address: 23-25 Lalghat, Udaipur

Also read: Dormitories and Hostels in Udaipur

Facing Swaroopsagar Lake

Swaroop Vilas by Zennia

Swaroop Vilas By Zennia has 47 rooms and each room is decorated with the finest of luxurious amenities. The rooms are bifurcated as 5 Suites, 32 Super Deluxe, and 10 Deluxe rooms to enjoy the best of luxury and comfort. With the view of the Lake Swaroop Sagar, a pool, and garden, each room offers the best to its guests and makes up for a comfy stay.

Tariff in INR (inclusive of breakfast):

Super deluxe lake facing Rs. 4500 (dinner also included)

Non-lake facing from Rs. 3500

Address: 6, Ambavgarh, Opp. Lake Swaroop Sagar, Udaipur

Facing Lake Fatehsagar

Hotel Inderprakash

Overlooking lake Fatehsagar, Hotel Inderprakash is a beautiful hotel well-equipped with modern amenities. The hotel has a rooftop restaurant with delectable food and from here you can get a brilliant view of the lake and the lush Aravali hills.

Tariff in INR: Rs. 3,000 (breakfast excluded)

Address: 281, Rani Road, Fatehsagar Lake, Udaipur

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जानिए उदयपुर के अमरनाथ के बारे में !

Post author By Aniruddha Ameta
Post date May 5, 2018
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यह उदयपुर का सबसे प्राचीन एवं प्रमुख गुफा मंदिर है, आध्यात्म की दृष्टि से भी इसका प्रमुख स्थान है, इसे “उदयपुर का अमरनाथ” भी कहा जाता है। यह प्राचीन गुफा उदयपुर के बिलिया गाँव में ओड़ा पर्वत के शिखर पर स्थित है, जो की तितरडी गाँव के पास है| यहाँ भगवान शिव का प्राचीन मंदिर है, ऊपर पहाड़ पर यह मंदिर बड़े ही विस्तृत क्षेत्र में फैला हुआ है, इस गुफा की एक खासियत यह भी हें की इस तक चढ़ाई का रास्ता टेढ़ा-मेढ़ा हैं जो की आगन्तुको को अति आनंदित करता है।

यह एक गहरी गुफा है जिसके दुसरे छोर पर शिवलिंग हें, इस गुफा में प्रवेश करते समय हमें हजारों चमकादड़े गुफा की दीवारों पर उल्टी लटकती हुई दिख जाती हैं, साथ ही पत्थर के प्राकृतिक सर्प भी दीवारों पर दिख जाते हैं। इस मंदिर से अक्सर अखंड मंत्रोचार की आवाज़े आती रहती हैं कुछ विशेष अवसरों पर पूरा पहाड़ सुन्दरकाण्ड, भजनों व मंत्रो से गुंजायमान रहता हैं। हर माह यहाँ 48 घंटो का अनवरत जाप होता है।

इस गुफा का भ्रमण करने से एक विशिष्ट आध्यात्मिक आनंद का अनुभव होता है तथा यहाँ के सम्पूर्ण मंदिर परिसर में छाई शांति हमें खुद में एक उर्जा का अनुभव करवाती हैं। इस गुफा के अंदर एक और छोटी गुफा है जो की एक रहस्यमयी गुफा है, यह दूसरी गुफा इतनी बड़ी और लम्बी है की इसके दुसरे छोर पर आज तक कोई नहीं पहुच सका हैं, बड़े बुजुर्ग कहते हें की यह दूसरी गुफा काशी तक जाती हैं।

इस मंदिर का एक आश्चर्यजनक प्रभाव यह है की जब हम पहाड़ की चढाई से थककर गुफा में पहुचते हैं तो गुफा में कुछ ही क्षण बिताने पर हम फिर से खुद को उर्जावान महसूस करते हैं। यहाँ शांत वातावरण, शुद्ध एवं ठंडी हवा के झोके हमें चिंता मुक्त कर देते हैं, साथ ही सारी मानसिक थकान भी दूर हो जाती हैं। यहाँ पहाड़ से देखने पर पूरा उदयपुर दिखाई देता हैं, यहाँ एक सुन्दर बगीचा और एक भव्य हनुमान मंदिर भी हैं। इस गुफा में हर पूर्णिमा की रात को भजन संध्या होती हैं जो कि एक संगीतमय रात्रि जागरण होता हैं।

अब कैसे छूटे राम रट लागी।

प्रभु जी, तुम चंदन हम पानी,

जाकी अँग-अँग बास समानी ।।

गुरुजी श्री श्री 1008 श्री बृज बिहारी जी बन

सद्गुरु श्री श्री 1008 श्री बृज बिहारी बन पिता श्री कैसाराम जी तिवारी शर्मा माता संगम देवी गांव राजाजी का प्रयागपुर जिला बराईच (उ.प्र.) को हुआ। आप का मन बचपन से ही भक्ति भाव मे रहा।

17 वर्ष की उम्र में ही भक्ति में तपस्वी के रूप में भिन्न स्थानों पर तपस्याएं करते रहे। आप निराहार रहकर 12 वर्षो तक एक पांव पर ही खड़े रहकर तपस्या की जो स्थान गुप्तेश्वर महादेव की पहाड़ी होडा पर्वत के अंदर प्राकृतिक गुफा में है वहीं उनकी तपस्या रही जहाँ आज भी अंदर की तरफ अलग से गुफा है। गुरूदेव ने अपना जीवन बड़ी विनम्र और प्रेममयी भावना से बच्चो, बूढ़ो, माताओं, बहनों को ज्ञान देने एवं हमारा जीवन प्रभु प्रीत से जोड़ने में व्यतीत कर दिया।

शिवलिंग का स्वप्न

दाता होकम जब दशानन करते हुए निरंजनी अखाड़े के साथ उदयपुर पधारे, तब उन्हें एक रात स्वप्न आया कि मध्य उदयपुर से कुछ ही दूर किसी गुफानुमा पहाड़ी के अंदर एक छोटा सा महादेव का लिंग है तब से गुरुजी को वो स्वप्न बार बार हर रात्रि को आने लगा । मानो वो लिंग उनको अपनी तरफ खींच रहा हो । देशाटन करते हुए वह जहा भी जाते वह स्वप्न उनका पीछा नही छोड़ता , उनको नींद नही लेते हुए बहुत समय बीत गया था ।

अपने गुरूजी की आज्ञा पाकर दाता हुकम 1951 कार्तिक माह में सर्वप्रथम उदयपुर से 10 किलोमीटर दूर मानव खेडा गांव में पधारे और वह तीन-चार दिन रुके। वहाँ लोगो से अपने स्वप्न दृश्य की चर्चा कर की एवं स्वप्न से मिलता जुलता स्थान ढूंढते हुए वह एकलिंगपुरा जा पहुंचे । वहाँ पर भी लोगो को अपने सपने का वृत्तांत सुनाया। वहा के लोगो ने गुरुजी को कुछ बच्चो के साथ संध्या काल मे होंडा पर्वत जो कि तितरडी (बिलिया) में है वहां तक पहुचाया। वो कार्तिक पूर्णिमा का दिन था। वहाँ पर्वत पर पहले से एक धूणी थी। गुरुदेव कुछ समय तक उस धूणी के पास बैठे रहे फिर उन्हें लगा की वो सपने वाला लिंग उन्हें अपनी तरफ बुला रहा है वहाँ खोजबीन करने पर गुरुजी को गुफा के मुख्य द्वार दिखाई पड़ा जो कि उस समय चमकादडो की पीठ से करीब करीब पूरा बन्द था गुरुजी ने अपने वस्त्रो से गुफा की सफाई की तथा अंदर जा कर शिवलिंग की खोज की । सद्गुरु बृज बिहारी जी बन की उम्र वर्तमान में करीब 95 से 100 वर्ष की हो चुकी है । पर वह हम सभी भक्तों को एक परिवार की तरह मानकर अपार प्रेम करते है। ऐसे सरल एवं प्रेममयी जीवन जीने वाले तथा निस्वार्थ भाव रखकर सम्पूर्ण मानव कल्याण में सर्वस्व लुटाने वाले गुरुदेव को हम बारम्बार प्रणाम केते है ।। जय महादेव ।

सदस्यता प्राप्त :- दाता हुकम श्री श्री 1008 श्री बृज बिहारी जी बन के शिष्य (उत्तराधिकारी) श्री तन्मय जी बन महाराज, ने माघ सुदी त्रयोदशी सं २०७४ तदनुसार दिनांक 29 जनवरी 2018 को निरंजनी अखाड़ा हरिद्वार में औपचारिक सदस्यता प्राप्त की , साथ ही निरंजनी अखाड़ा के द्वारा श्री तन्मय जी बन का सम्मान हुआ ! इसी दिन दाता हुकम की तरफ से निरंजनी अखाड़े में अखाड़ा परिचय भोज (भंडारा) भी कराया गया !

जय गुरुदेव ।।

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Hammeripal lake in Kumbhalgarh has thousands of African Catfish!

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date May 4, 2018
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There are a lot of places of interest in and around Udaipur which attract a lot of tourists from across the globe. One such place is the Fish Point near Kumbhalgarh. The Fish Point is basically a small lake known as Hammeripal lake situated in Taladri village. The Taladri village is in the Kumbhalgarh Tehsil, Rajasamand district. Let’s find out why is it famous?

The Hammeripal Lake is famous due to its large number of fish. It is a less crowded spot in the village and people often come here to have a look at the fish population. But what is about the fish in this lake that makes it so popular?

The lake is the home to thousands of African Catfish!! They are present in the lake in a number that might frighten some while some might feel a bit uneasy to watch such a huge number of Catfish accumulating to be fed. But literally, they are a sight not to be missed!

It looks unreal and feeding them is all the more fun.

Why are these Catfish in the Hammeripal Lake in Kumbhalgarh?

The story that the local people have about the ‘dangerously looking’ catfish is that one ‘Fish Contractor’ developed this breed in the lake for commercial ‘Fish Farming’. The villagers were concerned about the natural beauty of the place and that this entire place would be commercialized due to the same. Henceforth, all the villagers shunned his practice of fish farming.

Since that time, the Catfish kept increasing and breeding. Also, the local people are very apprehensive about fishing in the lake. They do not allow any local or outsider to catch these Catfish from the lake; and if they happen to find someone catching, strict actions are taken against the person.

These African catfish eat bread and local snacks and can be fed by the visitors.

Have a look at the video of these Catfish gathered to have a brunch!!!

The reason behind the name, Hammeripal Lake

The lake is so called because it was constructed by the Sisodia clan ruler, Rana Hammir Singh and so it was named after him as Hammeripal lake.

You can also read our article about Rana Hammir Singh, HERE

Location

The lake is situated 2-3 kilometer before the Kumbhalgarh fort. It is located in the village named ‘Taladri’. Kumbhalgarh is at a distance of 100 Km approx. from Udaipur.

Have a look at another video of these Catfish and the Hammeripal Lake

About Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh is the birthplace of the great warrior of Mewar, Maharana Pratap. Built during the course of the 15th century; the fort has a wall, 38 km long and is among the largest wall complex in the world. Kumbhalgarh was built and ruled by Rana Kumbha and hence the name Kumbhalgarh. Some legends say that the Rana Kumbha wasn’t able to build the wall over repeated attempts and then it was told by a spiritual sage that place demands a human sacrifice. At first, no one volunteered but then one day a man agreed and the ritual was performed. Today the main gate of the fortress, Hanuman Pol, contains a shrine and a temple to commemorate the great sacrifice.

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Best pool party venues in Udaipur under Rs. 300

Post author By Juhee Mehta
Post date May 4, 2018
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During the summers in Udaipur, it looks like the sun is quite angry with all of us. Advertisement of glucose powder where the sun is sucking the energy out of us seems literal. Each day seems like a new challenge especially when we have to get out of our house and face the prickly sun. While nobody really likes the side effects of summers, there is something which makes us look forward to it. And that is a pool party.

In such hot weather, all we want to do is leap into the cool water and give our body the pleasure of summers. But when we think about it, the first problem that pops up in our minds is POOL. So, here we are presenting with a list of pools which are not just body soothing but also pocket-friendly.

Aravali Silence Lakend Resort

To all the skin-conscious girls and boys out there, here’s a good news for you. The water in the pool here is CHLORINE FREE. So you do not have to worry about the tanning that catches your skin and water that irritates your eyes after the pool party. There’s a garden beside the pool where you can put your belongings, have snacks or just rest in case you are one of the people who doesn’t want to go inside the pool. It is situated at a distance of approx. 15 km from the city.

Price: Rs. 100/- per head

Time limit: 1 Hr

Address: Nathawato ka Guda, Lake Badi

Dhar Lali Padma Bagh

If you are looking for a large pool for a large number of people, this one’s for you. Away from the chaos of the city, Padma bagh is situated at a distance of 25 km from the city. The pool is large and appropriate for a large number of people. However, it is recommended to call and book the pool in case you are planning a pool party here. You can take snacks and beverages along with you with no additional cover charges.

Price: Rs. 200/- per head

Time limit: 3 Hrs

Address: Village Dhar, Dist. Udaipur

Amantra Shilpi Resort

Amantra Shilpi resort is a well-equipped pool party destination which is not very far from the city. It is located at a distance of approx 8 km from the city. Restaurant and bar are available at the resort as well. Note that it is mandatory to wear swimming costumes in the pool here or in this case any clothing will work as long as it is made up of Lycra fabric.

Price: Rs. 250/- per head

Time limit: 2 Hrs

Address: Fateh Sagar road, Near Shilpgram

Q Hotel

If you are quite too excited for the pool party and do not want to travel much, this is a wonderful place for you and guess what? It even fits your budget. The size of the pool is comfortable for 4-5 people at a time. Therefore, if you are planning for a pool party with a large number of people then it is recommended to look elsewhere.

Price: 250/- per head

Time limit: 2 and half hours

Address: 2-A, New Flora Complex, Near New Pula Bridge, Fatehpura

Vijaygarh resort

Vijaygarh is a picture perfect resort situated at Tiger hills in the lap of nature. The pool is placed in a top corner of the resort. The restaurant is just above the pool so you can have a meal or snacks too. Although, the pool is not much large but is comfortable for 5-6 persons at once. You can look at the statue of Maharana Pratap from the resort. With amazing aura, good facilities, and picturesque environment Vijaygarh resort is a must visit place.

Price: Rs. 300/- per head

Time limit: 3 Hrs

Address: Tiger Hills, Badgaon

Gazebo Inn

Perfect pool destination for a family as there are two adjoining pools. One pool has shallow water for kids and another one has deep water for adults. The name of this place justifies itself quite enough as there are a number of gazebos installed all around.

Price: Rs. 250/- per head

Time limit: Unlimited

Address: RJ SH 50, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313031

Blu feather hotel

It has a rooftop swimming pool and posh luxurious environment. The size of the pool is suitable for an average number of 8-10 people at a time. You will be provided with a welcome drink as well. However, if you wish to have a meal and snacks along with the pool party, you can choose from one of their packages accordingly.

Price: Rs. 300/- per person + Tax

Time limit: Unlimited

Address: No. 4, Pratap Nagar Road, Bhuwana Sukher bypass

So now that you have so many amazing and inexpensive list of pools in Udaipur, tell your friends, pack your bags and get ready to challenge the sun this summer.

If you have some more suggestions for pocket-friendly pools in Udaipur, tell us in the comment section below.

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Do you know about the Maharana Pratap Vijay Smarak in Dewair?

Post author By Guest Author @UdaipurBlog
Post date May 3, 2018
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A battle between the armies of Maharana Pratap and Mughals took place on Vijaya Dashami at Dewair valley. Both the Generals of the Mughal army Sultan Khan and Bahlol Khan got killed in the battle and as a result, the hill was captured by Maharana Pratap, which is now known as “Meva Ka Mathara”. This place is situated around 1 km north-west of the village of Dewair.

In remembrance of this historic victory of Maharana Pratap, the State Government had constructed a huge National Victory Monument at Meva ka Mathara under Mewar Complex Plan. This monument was inaugurated by first female President of India her Excellency President Madam Pratibha Devi Singh Patil on 10th January 2012. Dedicated to the historic victory achieved, this monument is a humble tribute from the Nation to Maharana Pratap.

History of Dewair

In the olden days, Dewair was ruled by various people, from Mair Caste to Deveda Rajputs. Dewair’s geographical location is very important from the strategic perspective as various ways to Marwar, Mewar, Gujarat, and Malva pass from Dewair.

The Battlefield “Dewair ki Naal” (Dewair Valley) is situated around 2 K.M. South West to the village Dewair. The famous battle of Dewair had started here on Vijaya Dashmi, 1582.

After Haldighati battle Mughal King Akbar established various Mughal posts in Mewar through Dewair Route. During his establishments, he continued to invade Mewar through his representatives Maan Singh, Bhagwan Das, Todar Mal and Shaah Baaz Khan etc. But Maharana Pratap continued to diffuse his invasions by using Guerrilla warfare. Maharana Pratap in this duration started re-uniting and strengthening his army and collecting weapons with the help of his allies from Sirohi, Ieder, Jalore etc.

He spread a rumor that he had left Mewar and surrendered all his operations. By this diplomatic step, he deceived the Mughal emperor and attacked the strongest Mughal post situated at Dewair.

In this Epic Battle Maharana Pratap and his Son, Kunwar Amar Singh displayed extreme valor and courage. Maharana Pratap chopped Mughal Commander Bahalol Khan into two pieces including his horse in one strike of his sword. Whereas, his son Kunwar Amar Singh had killed Sultan Khan in one strike of his Spear.

Battlefield of Dewair Valley and Meva Ka Mathara are the evidence of the historic win of Maharana Pratap in Dewair. Due to this historic win, Mughal forces had automatically left 36 posts in Mewar Region. Through this battle, Maharana Pratap took the revenge of Haldighati and undoubtedly, this war is the brightest milestone achieved by him during his lifetime.

Chapli Nature Trail at Dewair

To encourage the tourism in Dewair area both Tourism Department and Forest Department have together built this Nature Trail which is 6 km long. This Nature Trail is built from Maharana Pratap Vijay Smarak to Shiv Mandir, Chapli. It passes from a Game Sanctuary which renders a wonderful opportunity to the tourists to see the nature and wildlife in its purest form.

Surrounded by the wildlife and forest, it also renders an opportunity for Horse and Camel safari. People who like adventure motorbike will find this place suitable for their ride.

Location of Dewair

It is situated on the northern front of the Aravali range between Madaria and Kumbhalgarh. It is situated on National Highway No. 8, consequently, 118 km and 50 km North of Udaipur and District Headquarter Rajasmand and 300 km south of the Capital Jaipur.

Article By: Puneet Upadhyay

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CHUNDA PALACE | Everything You Need to Know about The Magnificent Palace in Udaipur

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date May 1, 2018
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The beauty of the City of Lakes is not hidden from anyone. The city is lined with greenery and peaceful lakes. Udaipur has become the hub of tourism in the past decade and people from all over the world come to the city in search of beauty and tranquility. As the number of people coming to the city increased, so did the number of hotels. Right now, Udaipur boasts some of the finest and the most luxurious hotels in the entire country. One such beautiful palace turned into a hotel is the Chunda Palace.

Udaipurblog | Chunda Palace — Image Courtesy: Chunda Palace

Thakur Ghanshyam Singh Krishnawat pioneered the marble business in Rajasthan under the name Haveli Marbles starting in 1976. Later, in 1996 he started building a dwelling for himself which he turned into a palatial hotel- today widely known as the Chunda Palace. In the year 2010, Chunda Palace began its operations and if we talk about the current date, the palace has maintained its beauty and has been the epitome of Udaipur’s celebrated past.

Thakur Ghanshyam Singh Krishnawat has two sons, Veeramdev Singh Krishnawat and Yaduraj Singh Krishnawat, who take care of Chunda Palace now.

Why the name ‘Chunda’ Palace?

Rawat Chunda was the eldest son and the obvious successor of Maharana Lakha of Mewar. Rawat Chunda, however, handed over the throne of Mewar to his younger brother Maharana Mokal but he continued to serve the house of Mewar. Rawat Chunda’s clan is also the ancestral clan of Thakur Ghanshyam Singh Krishnawat.

The hotel gets its name from Rawat Chunda and hence is known as Chunda Palace.

Inside the Hotel

Chunda Palace preserves a distinct identity and is one of the most revered hotels in Udaipur. The locale in which the palace is situated can be taken as an idyllic one- neighboring Oberoi’s Udai Vilas and Trident.

Architecture and Interiors

20 years hence, the Palace still has its work ongoing- the paintings are still being done on the walls and ceilings. The palace has artwork indigenous to the Mewar region. The artistry on the ceilings is one of a kind and include gold plating with natural colors. Mewar’s Bhitti Chitra Miniature Paintings and glass inlay work can be seen vividly on all the walls and ceilings. The furniture is made of wood, silver, brass and camel bone.

Beautiful chandeliers line the ceiling and a blissful aroma is always filled in the entire Palace.

Staying at Chunda Palace

There are in total 46 rooms which are bifurcated as – 30 palace rooms and 16 suites. The largest suite has an area of 1000 square feet which demonstrate the lavishness of the regal life of nobles of Mewar.

The recreation room named Harawal has ample space to accommodate a gathering. It has a silver swing which grabs all the attention.

The Rana Chowk or the top terrace promises an enticing view of the entire city and is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. This place is also ideal for having a wedding function.

And not forgetting the Royal Alcoves, which are seven beautifully carved and embellished alcoves near the rooftop pool called Pichola pool. One can have a sumptuous dining experience at the alcoves.

Cuisines at Chunda Palace

Chunda Palace offers a multi-cuisine menu at their Royal Cuisine Restaurant that satiates culinary cravings. They also have a live kitchen. Authentic Rajasthani cuisine is served with amicable hospitality which is wondrous.

How to reach

Chunda Palace is 27 km from the airport and 7 km from the Udaipur Railway Station.

For more information

Call: 0294 – 2430252

Email: info@chundapalace.com

Website: www.chundapalace.com

Instagram:@chunda_palace

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Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge must be your next summer getaway in Udaipur!

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date April 30, 2018
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Who doesn’t want to spend a day away from the hustle bustle of the city!? Certainly, -everyone does. The fact that everyone nowadays wants to experience the purest form of tranquility, we tend to find solace in the lap of nature. One such place to experience peace is the Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge in Udaipur. Situated outside of the city near Badi in Udaipur, this place clearly qualifies in offering us a peaceful, more calm kind of a feeling that is essential in today’s fast life.

Let us have a look at what all things do the Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge has to offer.

Why spend a day at Banjara Hills?

Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge is a jungle themed resort in Badi encompassed by the lush Aravali hills. The greenery surrounding the resort makes the ambiance all the more strikingly beautiful. And why wouldn’t you be enticed to spend your day at the Banjara Hills when there is so much to indulge in. The entire place has wooden interiors that give it a rustic feel. The food served is multicuisine and offers a lip-smacking taste. There is a pool for pool parties and has attractive packages.

Amenities at the Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge Udaipur

Big swimming pool
Kids pool also on demand
Poolside sitting area
Hall for DJ parties- ‘barefoot’
AC Indoor multi-cuisine restaurant- ‘daawat-e-khas’
Garden for birthday parties or wedding functions
Ample parking space and
A garden restaurant

Packages at Banjara Hills

Pool party packages

1. Supreme package:

Veg Rs. 850 per person (minimum 15 people)

Non-veg Rs. 1000 per person (minimum 15 people)

2. Intermediate package:

Veg Rs. 700 per person

Non-Veg Rs. 850 per person

3. Basic package:

Pool Party Rs. 600 per person, Monday to Friday – 12 noon to 4 PM

Kitty party packages

Rs. 400 per person (Minimum 10 Members)

Contact information

Address: Countryside Badi, Bada Hawala Road, Udaipur (Raj.)

Contact: +91- 94141 63250

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Tell us in the comment section below if you want to spend a day at the Banjara Hills Jungle Lodge near Badi!

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Weekend getaways near Udaipur

Post author By Arpit Sarupria
Post date April 28, 2018
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Talking about getaways, it is quite ironic as Udaipur itself is a popular weekend getaway destination for people living in nearby cities because unlike other metropolitan cities, Udaipur is a relaxed and joyous place to be, still, sometimes the repetitive and tedious schedule gets to your nerves. Hence, it becomes necessary to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and make a quick escape to relax your bones. Surrounded by the magnificent Aravalli hills, there are plenty of weekend getaways from the city.
Here we present you a list of popular getaways from the city of lakes within a distance of 200 km.

1. Mount Abu-

The most popular travel destination for localities as well as travellers, Mount Abu is the only hill station located in the Sirohi district of the deserted state of Rajasthan. The hill station definitely deserves a visit, especially in this scorching heat season.

Distance from Udaipur: 163.3 km (2 hr 46 min)
Ideal weekend duration: 2 days
Popular Attractions: Nakki lake, sunset point, Dilwara Jain temples
Accessible by: Taxi and Bus

2. Kumbhalgarh-

Kumbhalgarh also is known as ‘the great wall of India’ is a perfect getaway destination for people who love history and art. The gigantic fort is said to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and will leave you awestruck.
Distance from Udaipur: 102.5 km (2 hrs 12 min)
Ideal weekend duration: 1 day
Popular Attractions: Kumbhalgarh fort, Badal Mahal, Wildlife sanctuary.
Accessible by: Bike, Taxi and bus

3. Ranakpur-

This is probably the most popular destination; bike riders have got up their sleeves. The eye-catching view of the Jain temples made with white marble architecture is beyond description.
Distance from Udaipur: 93.5 km (1 hr 55 min)
Ideal weekend duration: less than 1 day.
Popular Attractions: Ranakpur Jain temple, Surya Narayan temple, Muchhal Mahavir temple.
Accessible by: Bike, Taxi and Bus.

4. Chittorgarh-

Erstwhile the Capital of the Mewar Queen, Padmavati, Chittorgarh stands as the reminiscent of the Royal Mewar period and depicts the valour and bravery of Rajputs. If you are a history buff, then you will have a great time here and it is actually one of the surreal places to be in Udaipur.
Distance from Udaipur: 113 km (2hr 8min)
Ideal weekend duration: less than 1 day.
Popular Attractions: Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace.
Accessible by: Bike, Train, Taxi and Bus.

5. Nathdwara-

Built in 12th century, in the honour of Lord Krishna, Shreenath Ji is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. People from all over the world fly down to this pious place to seek blessings of the Lord. This is a must visit place.
Distance from Udaipur: 52 min. (45.4 km)
Ideal weekend duration: Less than a day.
Popular attractions: Shreenath Ji temple, The Dwarkadheesh temple, Charbhuja.
Accessible by: Bike, Taxi and Bus

6. Jaisamand-

Being a native of Udaipur, if you still desire to explore more lakes, then this place is definitely for you. The calm place is every photographer’s paradise. Interesting fact, Jaisamand lake is also the largest artificial lake in Asia.
Distance from Udaipur: 1hr 4min. (41 km)
Ideal weekend duration: less than a day.
Popular attractions: Jaisamand lake, Jaisamand sanctuary and Jaisamand lake resort.
Accessible by: Bike, Taxi and Bus.

This was a list of major and the most popular travel getaways near Udaipur. How many places have you visited? Do share it with us. We would love to hear from you.

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Wildlife Sanctuaries and Nature Parks Udaipur

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date April 17, 2018
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Udaipur is a green city which is a home to a lot of flora and fauna. Neighboring areas of Udaipur too are lush green have a lot of sanctuaries preserving an indigenous species of animals, birds, and plants. These sanctuaries are open for public and can be visited for exploring and learning about wildlife. Have a look at these strikingly beautiful and magnificent abodes of nature.

Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Monsoon Palace or better known as Sajjangarh, perched on a hillock, is encompassed by thick forest. It is gifted with rich indigenous flora and fauna. In the year 1987, the Government converted the area into a Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary has many wild animals like Panther, Sambhar, Chital, Jackal, Blue Bull etc. The sanctuary is also a habitat for a wide variety of birds and other terrestrial animals.

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How to reach: It is located not far from the city center Tourists can book a taxi or take a private cab to reach there.

Timings: 10 AM – 6 PM

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Mount Abu Sanctuary

The Mount Abu Sanctuary is located across the Aravali range and covers a huge area. It is a habitat for a huge variety of wildlife- flora, fauna, and avian species. The sanctuary has a rich vegetation and is a home to a number of rare and endangered species of animals, like leopards, jungle cats, sambhar, wolves, Indian civets, hyenas, Indian foxes, jackals, bears, wild boars, common langurs, pangolins, Indian hares, mongoose, hedgehogs, porcupines and so many more. With the over 250 species of birds, the sanctuary is also a preferred destination for bird watchers.

How to reach: Take cabs or bus from Morthala railway station which is 18 km from Mt. Abu

Timings: 9 am to 5:30 pm

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Kumbhalgarh National Park

Lying in the Rajsamand district, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is 100 kilometers from Udaipur. It spreads over a sprawling area of 578 square kilometers and covers the partial parts of Udaipur, Rajsamand and Pali districts. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary is home to animals like Leopards, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Sambhar, Chinkara, Chausinga, Hare and other Antelopes. Avian species such as Peacock, Doves, Kingfishers can also be seen. Further, birds like Red Spur Owls, Parakeet, White Breasted Kingfisher could also be spotted.

How to reach:

By Air: Udaipur Airport is the nearest airport which is about 85 km from the Wildlife Sanctuary.

By Rail: Falna Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station.

Timings: 7 am – 6 pm

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Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary

Built in 1957, the sanctuary spreads over an area of 62 square kilometers and is a home to a variety of migratory birds. Crocodiles are also found in this sanctuary. Animals like Panther, Wild Boar, Deer and other Antelopes, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Hyena, and Fox etc. are also there. The lake has various reptiles and amphibians like Crocodiles, Turtles and a wide variety of fish. It is one of the best and the nearest sanctuaries in Udaipur.

How to reach: Best to go by your personal vehicle or a taxi

Timings: 9 am to 5:30 pm

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Bagdarah Nature Park

Bagdarah Nature Park is situated 15 kilometers from Udaipur and is the nearest place to enjoy the beauty of nature. The nature park is famous for being a for a great number of crocodiles. It is sometimes also known as Baghdara Crocodile Reserve and is quite famous for the Crocodile Breeding Project of Rajasthan. The word ‘Bagh’ is the Hindi word means Tiger and as per the legends Tigers were also found in this area and thus it got the name Bhaghdara.

How to reach: Best to go by your personal vehicle or a taxi

Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm

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Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

situated near Bassi Village, the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by the Vindhyachal Ranges in the west. Due to an abundance of wild animals like panthers, wild boars, mongoose, and antelopes the place is a great destination for nature lovers. The place also attracts various migratory birds and a lot of avid bird watchers. Apart from the sanctuary, Orai Dam and Bassi Dam located within the sanctuary are also renowned attractions of the place.

How to reach: Best to go by your personal vehicle or a taxi

Timings: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm

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Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary

The farthest, Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary is located 165 km from Udaipur. Situated in Pratapgarh district the sanctuary spreads over an area of 423 square kilometers. It was declared as protected forest by the Rajasthan Government in the year 1979. Having more than 100 varieties of medicinal herbal plants it has a wide variety of trees like peepal, bad, neem, kachnar, babool, amaltas, ashok, khejdi, semal, bamboo etc.

The sanctuary is famous for the Flying Squirrel and nearly 130 varieties of migratory and resident birds can be seen here. Herons, egrets, storks, spoonbills, partridge, quail, crane, peafowls, kingfishers, woodpeckers, sparrows, robins are some of the species found here.

How to reach: One can take a cab or go by bus

Timings: 9 am to 5:30 pm

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Out of these wildlife sanctuaries, how many have you visited?

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