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Located on a high hill on the west of Chetak Magri between Khamnore and Balicha village on the border of Udaipur and Rajsamand district is the splendid Maharana Pratap Museum. It covers an area of about 15000 sq. meters and is about 40 km from Udaipur. Situated near Chetak Smarak built in the memory of Pratap’s faithful steed Chetak, the area used to be deserted. Impelled by a stray remark that this place near Haldighati where the famous battle between Maharana Pratap and Raja Man Singh was fought deserved a museum. Mohan Shrimali who belongs to Balicha village took up the stupendous task of building a museum to showcase the life and achievements of legend Maharana Pratap. In this project, Shrimali got the support and guidance of the great freedom fighter and member of the constituent assembly, Balwant Singh Mehta. He resighted from his well-paid govt. job sold his parental farmland and pucca house and took a loan to complete his dream two crore project in 12 years. The museum was inaugurated by the erstwhile governor of Rajasthan Anshuman Singh on 19th January 2003 in the presence of other dignitaries.
The museum displays in the form of attractive models, pictures are tableau of the royal emblem of Mewar, the sacrifice of Panna Dhai, Mahara Pratap discussing his strategies with his ministers and chiefs, Pratap’s union with his horse Chetak, scenes of Pratap’s life in the jungle, eating bread made of grass, the vow taken by Gadia Lohars not to live in houses, scenes of Chittorgarh and other events related to Pratap’s life. The models some of which are made from fiber are operated by electricity and become lively by the accompanying music, sound and light effects. Also highlighted are those persons who were associated with the battle of Haldighati. Mansingh Jhala, Hakim Khan Soori, Ramshah Tanwar, Shalivahan Tansror, Pratap Singh Tanwar, Bhilu Rana Punja, Veer Pradhan Bhamashah, Veer Purohit Jagannath, Kalyan Podiyar, Mansingh Sajjawat (Delwarora), Tarachand Kavedia, Rana Sangha Chundawat, Bheemsingh Dodia, Ramdas Rathore, Mansingh Sonagora (Pali), Mahasahani Jagannath, Purohit Gopinath Rawal, Krishnadas Chundawat, Mehta Jaimalla, Barkat Jaisa Sauda, Barkat Kesav Sonda, Bhawani Singh Tanwar, Mehta Ratanchand Charan, Roma Sandhu, etc.
Also on display are portraits of Meera Bai and Maharanas of Mewar dynasty including Maharana Kumbha Singh, Maharana Sangram Singh, Maharana Amar Singh and Maharana Udai Singh. Objects that are associated with our ancient culture such as Rahat that was used to draw water from wells Kolhu to extract oil, Chadas, Telki, Ghani, Rath, Bullock cart, Agriculture implements, musical instruments, dresses, utensils, locks, etc. are also there in the museum. Also on display are the traditional lifestyles of different castes and several kinds of weapons. There is also a huge library to which 6000 books have been added recently that is a treasure house of knowledge, especially for researchers. Films are screened in the 50 sealed theatre where it is proposed to double the capacity. Light and sound show is another attraction. Also showcased are rural industries and handicraft products such as the attractive Molela Terracotta items. A small artificial Lake also attracts the visitors.
Balicha area is famous for Cheti Gulab that flowers only once in a year in the month of Chaitra. It is said that the species was brought here by the army of Akbar and that is why the area is called Shahi Bagh. Not only is the process of making Gulab Sharbat, Gulab Jal and Gulkund displayed in the museum but villages have been trained to make a living out of it.
No wonder the museum has not only been visited by big personalities such as President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Central Ministers like Jaipal Reddy, CP Joshi, Hansraj Bhardwaj, and several governors and Chief Justices of India but also highly praised by them. The number of visitors has now shot up to lakhs.
For his commendable efforts, Mohan Shrimali has been honored at national and state level by several government organizations.
To know about Pratap’s journey to Haldighati – click here.
To know about Haldighati battle- click here.
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World Voluntary Blood Donation in Udaipur
Yesterday was the World Blood Donor Day (14 June 2018).
Kudos to Udaipurites for getting together to help their brother in a highly adverse situation. Recently, there was a crisis in the Blood bank of MB Hospital, Udaipur when the stock of blood came down to 77 units of blood including the 11 units that had been donated by the relatives and acquaintances of the patients. The 66 unit blood was of A+, B+, O+ and AB+ groups. 30 units were ready while 36 units were untested. This caused a big risk for those seriously injured in road accidents, complicated surgery, and blood deficiency cases. According to doctors, the situation was so bad that blood was procurement daily from places such as Bhilwara and Mount Abu. The hospital administration issued an alert to doctors that they should inform the patients that in case of an emergency, blood had to be procured by themselves.
Then the city woke up in response to a call by a local newspaper (Dainik Bhaskar) and organization such as Arjun Bagh, Samutkarsh Samiti, Bajrang Sena, Secure Meter, Mahesh Sewa Sansthan, Badi Sadri, Jain Mitra Mandal, Udaipur cement works for voluntary blood donation. ‘Raktadaan Jeevandaan camps were organized at several places and over 550 units of blood was collected in a short time. Then there was no need to get it from other places and it was possible to meet the daily demands of children Hospital (15 units) 240 registered thalassemia patients were (10-15 units, neurosurgery patients (10-15 units) patients in emergency (10-15 units) gynecology patients (8-10 units) and other patients (5 units). It had become difficult to meet the daily demand of 55 to 60 units, an adequate number of blood donors were not coming to the camps due to vacations in schools and colleges. Before this 50-60 units were being donated every day.
According to specialists, a healthy person can donate blood once in three months without feeling weak or any other physical problem. The donor should be in the 18-60 year age group and weight over 45 kg. He should not be a patient of serious diseases such as HIV AIDS, TB, Skin disease, Jaundice, Malaria or diabetes. His hemoglobin level should be not below 12.5 grams. He should not have had tattoo within the last one month.
Kappu- who has a world record in donating blood
According to Ravindra Pal Singh Kappu, who has set a record by donating blood over 81 times, blood donation saves lacs of human lives every year. Blood donation is the only means of securing this precious fluid that cannot be made through any process known so far. Social and religious organizations can do a lot in blood collection by enthusing their members to take part in this humanitarian activity at regular intervals. The youth can play an important role in ameliorating the pain of human being by donating blood in govt. or private blood banks in their neighborhood. It has several advantages. It keeps the level of iron normal and thus also helps in reducing the weight of the body. The biggest advantage, perhaps, is the feeling of satisfaction of doing something for the benefit of others.
According to Dr. Ramesh Joshi, Fr. Superintendent MB Hospital, Udaipur, the body contains 5-liter blood on average. The hemoglobin level should be between 12 and 16 grams. If it comes down to 2 to 2.5 grams, it is dangerous. This generally happens in cases of serious accidents. In addition to carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide to different parts of the body, blood also takes nutritive elements of the food to different organs. It also circulates the hormones secreted by different glands. Urea, cretatin, uric acids etc. are taken to the kidney by it and then expelled out of the body. The medicines taken by a patient are also carried by it. Doctors advise us to take food that contains folic acid, protein, vitamins etc. regulates to increase blood in our body. Some rich sources of these are Spinach, apple, green leafy vegetables, aamla, sprouted cereals, eggs, fish, etc. according to Dr. Sanjay Prakash, HOD transfusion medicine, seriology tests take about four hours to see whether the blood has infections like HIV, Hepatitis – A, B, Malaria etc. It takes about one hour for blood transfusion. So the blood donors, relatives, and friends are asked to reach the bank a couple of hours before.
According to Shyam Singhvi, Founder, Saral Blood bank in Udaipur the requirement of blood ranger is roughly from 20,000 to 25,000 units, out of which about 18,000 to 20,000 units are collected from volunteers. Other sources include relations, neighbors, and friends of the patients. About 90% of the requirement is met easily. And for the remaining amount, emergency calls are made to 150 to 200 donors. It can be said that nobody dies due to the paucity of blood in Lake City.
According to Dr. Chandra Mathur, former HOD, Pathology and Transfusion Medicine, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, it is heartening to see that Lake City people are becoming aware of the need of voluntary blood donation. Religious and spiritual organization such as Muslim Mahasabha, Jain World and Sikh Samaj Yuva and social organizations are also organizing camps where their members and others donate blood in large number. Recently, 400-500 unit blood was collected on Mahaveer Jayanti. People like Ravindrapal Singh Kappu, who has been honored at national and international level, chip in by creating awareness about blood donation by distributing 25000 color posters and booklet on blood donation. Dr. Mathur suggests that by making donation compulsory for getting driving license, Voter, identity card, Pan card, Aadhar card, etc. A larger number of people could be involved. Information about blood donation should also form a part of the school and college syllabuses.
Udaipurites are fully conscious of the problems related to blood donation in the city. It is evident from the fact that recently a group of blood donors presented a memorandum to the district collector to be forwarded to the CM. Uneducated villages are still being cheated by agents. In a large number of cases, the relatives of the patients are found to be ineligible as they are malnourished with low hemoglobin level. The demands of the group included the scrapping of blood donor card system and supply blood to all the needy persons.
When needed help of all the organizations should be taken privation of blood banks should be stopped. For the sake of transparency, the availability of blood in all the blood banks of the state should be made available online. No charges should be taken for blood transfusion products and tests. Storage capacity of govt. blood banks should be increased. Blood banks of private hospitals should take blood from other blood banks.
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5 Best coffee places in Udaipur
Coffee is one drink which is the cure for several regular phenomena such as depression, laziness, sleepiness, etc. There are a number of people who cannot even get up from bed until they do not get served with a cup of hot steaming coffee and then shall their normal functions of the day proceed. Apart from that, there are other wonders that this ordinary drink can do. It is quite rich in antioxidants and can literally increase the amount of energy in an individual.
But it wouldn’t satisfy you until the coffee is prepared according to your taste. Hot or cold, the one brewed best is welcomed any time and any day. Since we know the cravings you have for Coffee we have segregated from a number of places and bring to you 5 best places that will serve you coffee just according to your taste.
Fatehsagar
It is not at all possible that we talk about coffee and Fatehsagar is not on the list. The one place which is liked and visited by a number of local and tourist people daily. And one thing that is most consumed here is coffee. There are a number of places in Bombay market (Fatehsagar) that is popular because of their coffee. Be it Sai Sagar for its Cold coffee or Vinod café for its kulhad coffee. Not only that, there is a number of other places there too and several people have several preferences about it whether which one is the best. This actually gives you a chance to try all of them to find out what place treats your tongue best with its coffee.
To know more about Lake Fatehsagar, click here.
The chocolate room
If you are a true coffee lover, then I bet you that you won’t be able to resist the coffee at this place. A large number of options in front of you would make it really very difficult for you to choose which one to go for. But at the end when you settle for one, your tongue would say thank you to you. Hot coffee, frozen coffee, espresso, frappe, you name it and it’s there. Pair up your favorite coffee with a chocolate muffin and you are just ready for the day.
Address: 14-C, Madhuban, ICICI Bank Lane, Panchwati, Udaipur
You may also want to read 5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Café Goodfellas
The dark coffee, brewed at its best and served in front of you will just take away your heart. It is so good that before you can treat your tongue with it, you have to treat your eyes with it. Americano, Latte, Mocha, Greek Frappe and the list is endless. You will find a number of varieties there, ones whose name you will hear for the first time.
Address: CA Circle, Sector 14, Near Federal Bank, Hiran Magri, Udaipur
Royal Brewmen
The moment you enter the café, the aroma of fresh coffee getting brewed will get filled in your nostrils, watering your mouth and leaving you craving for coffee. If you are one of those whose day doesn’t start without having a cup of steaming hot coffee, then you do not dare miss this place. It serves the best freshly brewed coffee with a number of add-ons in it and this place will surely bring an end to your coffee craving. Want to know more about Cafe Royal Brewmen? Click here.
Address: Shop 4, Hitawala Complex 2, Saheli Marg, Panchwati, Udaipur
Café Lazy beans
From seedhi saadi coffee to flavored cappuccino you will get all the variants of coffee here. So one thing is for sure that you will not be able to leave the place without filling your stomach and mind with coffee. Apart from that, the café has a cute theme of panda. So you can spot panda paintings, panda soft toys, and pandas all over the café. There are some games like Uno and foosball that will help you have a leisurely time while sipping on to your favorite coffee.
Address: Shiksha Bhawan Chouraha, Near Swaroop Sagar Lake, Chamanpura, Udaipur
We know the feeling of hot coffee in your hand, lips covered with coffee froth and eyes having a mind-blowing view of the city in monsoons and so these were some suggestions from us to all the coffee lovers of the town if they are still searching for their ideal coffee place. Head out with your friends right now and find out what place from these is going to be your coffee pilgrim.
If you didn’t find your favorite coffee place in the article then share these places with us in the comment section below. You can also write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com
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Restaurants Serving Thali in Udaipur
We earlier made a list of places to have unlimited food in Udaipur. We got a lot of requests for listing down the restaurants that serve Thali in Udaipur. So here is a list of the most popular places in Udaipur that will satiate your cravings for having an authentic thali.
Krishna Dal Bati Restro
This restaurant gives you mouthwatering dishes in their thali like Dal Bati Churma, Rice Besan Ke Gate Roti, Dessert, Curd.
Price for the Thali: Rs. 250
Timings: 11 am -4:30 pm and 7 pm-9:30 pm
Contact: +91- 90010 55322
Address: 17, 1st Floor, Hotel Green View Street, Gulab Bagh Road, Brahmpuri, Udaipur
Gordhan Thal
Quite famous Gordhan Thal would serve you a thali comprising the authentic Dal Bati Churma, Rice Besan Ke Gate Roti, Dessert, Curd, Papad. And apart from the that the Thali also has starters!
Price for the Thali: Rs. 270
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 96724 82345
Address: 32, Shopping Center, City Station Road, Udaipole, Udaipur
Laziz Affaire
Giving you a very amazing view from its rooftop, Laziz Affair Serves You starters, 3 types of Sabzi, 1 Dal, Salad, Curd, Rice, 4 Chapati and 1 Sweet.
Price for the Thali: Rs. 150
Timings: 11 am -11pm
Contact: +91- 98294 99345
Address: 12, Durga Nursery Road, Shakti Nagar, Udaipur,
Punjabi Laziz
Another whiplash of great taste is at Punjabi Laziz. The place offers 3 kinds of thali. The most basic one contains Dal Roti, sabzi; the intermediate one has paneer, raita and one added sweet dish. The last and most expensive one has the same eatables as the intermediate one, just with increased quantity.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 99, 150 and 190
Timings: 10 am -10 pm
Contact: +91- 72220 51555
Address: Near Ice Factory, Gulab Bagh Rd, Udaipur
Punjabi Tadka
Punjabi Tadka has myriad of dishes in their thali: you get soup (starters), salads, dal-roti, sabzi, Curd, and the entire main course that one can imagine. The added benefit is the dessert part.
Price of the Thali: Rs 175
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 9828516100
Address: 4, 100 Ft Rd, Near Shubh Kesar Garden & Manglam Palace, Shobhagpura, Udaipur
Padam Thal
Padam Thal is one of the most famous eateries that serves thali in Udaipur. They have Starters, 4 Sabzi, Dal, Kadi, Chapati, Bati, Rice and the whole thali has 16 items in total! Whoa!
Price of the Thali: Rs. 200
Timings: 11 am- 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 098294 31502
Address: Shanti Nagar, Sector 3, Udaipur
Natraj Dining Hall and Restaurant
Ok! With unlimited food, Natraj Dining Hall and Restaurant is the most famous and most munched on Thali in Udaipur. It has all the food that one can ever demand!
Price of the Thali: Rs. 220
Timings: 11 am- 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 97990 31771
Address: 22-24, City Station Road, Near Railway Station, Udaipur
Bawarchi Restaurant
This place has been there for decades now and has been serving great food since then. The Thali here consists of a Sabzi, paneer, starters, desserts, and chapatis.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 160
Timings: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 9252900500
Address: Delhi Gate, 6, Nehru Bazar Rd, Nayapura, Udaipur
Garden Hotel
Garden Hotel is a beautiful and royal place to have great food. The thali has 4 sabzi, various types of starters, chapati, bati, rice, sweet dish. The food is prepared without onion and garlic.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 250
Timings: 11:30am -3pm and 7:30 pm- 10 pm
Contact: 0294-24 8881
Address: Gulab Bagh Road, Opposite Sajjan Niwas Garden, Gulab Bagh, Udaipur
Udaipuri Restaurant
They have Thali only for lunch and have two kinds of Thali. For the one where you have to visit Udaipuri serves you 3 types of Sabzi, 1 Dal, Dal Bati, Paneer, Raita, Sweet, and Rice. Another one is the takeaway thali or packing thali (as they referred to it when I asked them) which contains all the above dishes and further has lachcha paratha, salad, starter, rice.
Price of the Thali: Rs 149 plus tax and Rs. 199 plus tax
Timings: 11 am to 3:30 pm
Contact: 0294 241 1267
Address: 1st Floor, Hotel Orbit Building, Moksh Marg, Shastri Circle, Udaipur
Meera Restaurant
Meera Restaurant is the second place (apart from Natraj) in this list where you can get unlimited food at a very low price. They will give you unlimited Kadi, Aloo-Jeera, Dal, Mix Veg, Dahi, Papad, Boondi Raita! They also have a Punjabi Thali which comprises Shahi Paneer, Salad, 5 Chapati, Dahi, Papad.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 120 (Regular) and Rs 150 (Punjabi Thali)
Timings: 8 am to 10 pm
Contact: 0294 2524030
Address: Nehru Bazar Road, Delhi Gate, Udaipur
Hari-Vedas’
They have two types thalis and have a great taste. The first thali has Paneer Tikka, 1 Sabzi, Gulab Jamun, Raita, 5 Chapati/Lachcha Paratha. The other thali has all the aforementioned dishes with Chach, Gatte ki Sabzi, Dahi Bade.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 150 and Rs. 190
Timings: 11 am-11 pm
Contact: +91- 9509518001
Address: Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur
Khalsa Restaurant
Khalsa is one of the most popular eateries in Udaipur serving great taste at a very nominal price. They have a single thali for which the menu changes every day.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 130
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 9828066786
Address: 837, university road, North Ayad, Ganapati Nagar, Udaipur
Navidya
Navidya is the restaurant of the hotel Amantra. The thali is ornate and has Dal Bati, other Rajasthani Dishes, Paneer, Rajbhog, Rice, Missi Roti, Papad, Raita etc. This thali is served only for lunch. It is the most expensive one in the list but tastes good.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 400
Timings: 11 am to 3 pm
Contact: +91- 80033 31188
Address: 5-B, Amantra Hotel, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur
Which one of these places will you go today!?
Dhadak Movie’s Trailer starring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter is out and the romance entwined with the magnificence of Udaipur is a must-watch!
The shooting of the movie Dhadak started somewhere at the end of November 2017 in Udaipur. A lot of people had gathered then to watch the shoot. Udaipurites witnessed the sight of Late veteran actress Sridevi Kapoor with her daughter Janhvi Kapoor at Gangaur Ghat.
The Dhadak Couple shared a lot of pictures from their Udaipur shoot.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc7b15NjQVt/?taken-by=janhvikapoor
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There have been a lot of movies, both Bollywood and Hollywood, shot in Udaipur. Dhadak makes an addition to the list! The movie showcases ornate architecture and grandeur of Udaipur at its best!
Watch the trailer for the Movie Dhadak Here:
The movie is directed by Shashank Khaitan is all set to rock the screens on 6th July 2018.
Tell us in the comment section- Will you go to watch this movie in theatres?
Udaipur is well-known for its magnificent palaces, traditional food, scenic lakes, and also the scorching heat that is this season. Almost everyone is talking about the prickling heat that has brought every work to a standstill, but this doesn’t stop us from visiting different places or hanging out with friends at the lakeside, does it?
As the summer season in Rajasthan moves towards its climax, there are some important things all of us must make a note of, in order to beat the heat and keep our bodies hydrated and healthy. Most of us have to head out during the peak hours of the day when the air is very humid. While there are several measures we can take to safeguard ourselves from the hot spell, the best and foolproof way is to gulp down a chilled glass of fruit juice or shake to quench your thirst and keep yourself hydrated at the same time.
There are dozens of juice shops spread across every nook and cranny of the city and we have finally come up with a list of some of the best juice shops in town to put an end to your dehydration woes. Take a look at the following list and try them out for yourself!
1. Manohar Phal Bhandar
Located in the heart of the city, this is one of the most popular juice shops and sees a heavy footfall during the day, most of them being visitors from the hospital looking for a healthy alternative to fried foods and other food items.
Specialty – Pomegranate juice, Mango Shake, Pineapple juice, carrot juice.
Starting price – ₹20 – 60/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Chetak Circle, Opp. MB Hospital, Udaipur
2. Maharana Juice and Ice Cream Center
One of the oldest juice shops in Udaipur, serving tasty shakes, juices, ice creams and soft drinks.
Specialty – Mango shake, Makhaniya Lassi, Papaya Shake, Chiku shake, Custard apple (sitaphal) shake.
Starting price – ₹20/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Hospital Rd., Court Chouraha, Udaipur
3. Anand Juice Center
Head over to this shop for some fresh fruit juices, and appetizing shakes. This is a must-visit place.
Specialty – Papaya shake, Pineapple juice, Orange juice.
Starting price – ₹25/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Court Chouraha, Opp. Sessions Court, Udaipur
4. Vandana Fruit Juice and Ice Cream Center
This is again one of the oldest fruit juice shops in Udaipur and serves some of the best shakes and juices.
Specialty – Seasonal fruit juice, Strawberry shake, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Shop no. 5, Panchwati, Udaipur
5. Jai Bhawani Phal Bhandar
Situated in the busiest part of the town, this shop is sure to satisfy your thirst with a chilled glass of yummy fresh fruit juice.
Specialty – Pineapple and orange mix fruit juice, Mango shake, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Bapu Bazaar, Opp. Bawarchi Restaurant, Udaipur
6. Vidyarthi Ras Bhandar
One of the most famous sugarcane juice shops in town. Also, the best way to remain hydrated for almost half the price, as compared to other fruit juices.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Town Hall Road, Opp. Kalyan Jewelers, Udaipur
7. Rajasthan Ras Bhandar
A popular choice for many Udaipurites for fresh sugarcane juice. Pocket-friendly and a healthy choice to remain cool.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Fateh Memorial, Surajpole Main Chouraha, Udaipur
8. Mahalaxmi Phal Bhandar
They specialize in a variety of thick shakes, including chocolate, strawberry, papaya, banana, etc.
Specialty – Banana shake, Mango shake, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Saturday
Location – Surajpole Main Chouraha, Near Star Drycleaners, Udaipur
9. Shri Bhola Juice Bhandar
A favorite spot among students and college goers for lassi and tasty shakes.
Specialty – Makhaniya Lassi, Pineapple juice, Carrot juice, Mango Shake, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Surajpole, College Road, Udaipur
10. The Hashtag Zone
Widely popular for its sugarcane juice served with ice cream, this popular spot also serves fast food and other fresh fruit juices in a neat and clean kiosk outside of the JMB premises.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice with ice cream, Watermelon juice, Pineapple juice, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Shop No. 4, Inside JMB Premises, Ground Floor, Opp. Nehru Hostel, Hiran Magri, Sec. 3, Udaipur
11. Jay Ras Bhandar
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Bohra Ganesh Ji Chouraha, Udaipur
12. Manohar Phal Bhandar
Different from the former, serving yummy oreo shakes, chocolate milkshakes, as well as fresh fruit juices, this is the place to go to!
Specialty – Shakes, Grape juice, Pineapple juice, Orange juice, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Saturday
Location – 100 ft. Rd., Opp. A-one School, Udaipur
13. Hind Ras Vikreta
One of the most popular juice shops of the old city area. Head over for that nutritious glass of sugarcane juice, now!
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Sindhi Bazar, Udaipur
14. Pap’s Juice’s
Another popular juice shop in the old city area, serving yummy smoothies, shakes, and juices. It is closed as of now.
Specialty – Shakes and fresh fruit juices.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Saturday
Location – Satta Pole, Gadi Devra Dai Ji Bridge, Chandpole, Udaipur
How many of these have you been to yet and which one did you like the best?
Tell us your suggestions and feedbacks in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you!
Have a great day!
A city is made up of the people that live in it. Udaipur is made up of artists! Be it the narrow alleys or the wide marketplaces, the City of Lakes is flooded with artisans in various fields that entice and awe-inspire travelers from all across the globe. Whether it is wooden toys or zinc furniture or handmade jewelry, everything here is indigenous and from the very roots of the city.
One such community of artists is the Silversmiths. Living in the tapered lanes of the Old City of Udaipur, you will find a number of small ‘Chabutra’ style shops that are business places to one of the most creative people I say. These are the Silversmiths.
I am a fan of silver jewelry, and just in the search for some customized silver ornaments I met this person some 4-5 years back and since then he is my fave!
A couple days back I decided to have a small interview (more of an impromptu chat, like I, always have with him). He mainly does repairing work and has stopped making ornaments. While, if insisted he makes ornaments. He also does piercings in nose, ears etc.
I believe that these people deserve the acknowledgment of their art. Their ways and techniques are old but that’s what the essence of their work is. He makes the smallest and tiniest pieces of silver jewelry by hand and each one is unique in its true sense.
I always get things customized for myself and he does that without losing his patience on me!! (*laughs*)
We asked him to make two nose pins that we could buy. Here, is a small video of him making the two nose pins and talking to us regarding his work. Let’s meet Mr. Yash Kumar Soni.
You can Contact them at:
Yash Kumar Soni: +91-9314937509
Bhupesh Soni: +91- 9887112889
Address: Laxmilaal and Sons (Kundan Art Works), Ganesh Ghati, Old City, Udaipur
Also, if you know any person or a community who indulges in some indigenous and ancient art of any kind, do write to me at fouzia@udaipurblog.com
I would love to hear their story!
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Jagdish temple
Jagdish temple was made by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. Maharana Jagat Singh ruled Udaipur for 25 years from 1628 to 1653. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (the preserver of the universe). It is the largest temple in the city. After 28 years of the construction of the temple, Mughal ruler Aurangzeb wanted the temple to get destroyed and sent his army to do so. But the army of Maharana Raj Singh (ruler of Udaipur back then) didn’t let him do so. And so, Jagdish Mandir was saved from getting destroyed. To know more about Jagdish temple, click here.
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Saheliyon ki Bari
Saheliyon ki Bari can be translated as the courtyard of Maiden in English. It is a major garden of the city. Saheliyon ki Badi was built in the year 1710 by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies. It was built for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who came with the princess as a part of her dowry. It has beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions, and elephant-shaped fountains. According to the legend the garden was designed by the king Sangram Singh himself and he presented it to the queen. To know more about Saheliyon ki Bari, click here.
City Palace
City Palace is the palace complex situated on the east bank of Lake Pichola. It was built over a period of 400 years back by Maharana Udai Singh II when he shifted his capital from Chittor district. The palace constantly got addition and modification by other rulers of the dynasty. It is built in both Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. It is designed so beautifully that it overlooks several other historical monuments such as Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, and Neemach Mata temple, and a perfect view of the entire city. To know more about City Palace, click here.
To watch the video of city palace, click here.
Ahar Cenotaphs
About at a distance of 3 km, Ahar is called Udaipur’s royal cremation ground. It has a total of 372 cenotaphs of around 19 Maharanas who once ruled the city. This spectacular city of domes was built approx. 400 years back. The most striking cenotaph that you will be able to spot will be of Maharana Sangram Singh and the newest was built in the year 2004 of Udaipur’s last Maharana, Bhagwat Singh. At a distance of just 150 m from Ahar Cenotaphs, you can find Ahar government museum which contains copper and pottery objects of more than around 3300-year-old. It also has sculptures of Hindu gods and Jain tirthankars from the 8th and 16th century AD.
You may also want to read Maharanas of Udaipur.
Bagore ki Haveli
Bagore ki Haveli was built by ‘Shree Amarchand Badwa’ who was the Prime minister of Mewar from 1751 to 1778. He remained at the position throughout the reigns of Maharanas Pratap Singh II, Raj Singh II, Ari Singh, and Hamir Singh respectively. After the death of Amarchand, the Haveli was occupied by Nath Singh, a relative of Maharana back then. The property remained in the possession of Mewar state until 1947. After independence the government of India used the site for housing government employees. But after that for almost forty years, the Haveli’s condition got deteriorated and finally, the government handed it to West zone cultural center. West zone cultural center then renovated the Haveli into a museum. To know more about City Palace, click here.
Sajjangarh palace or monsoon palace
The monsoon palace, also called Sajjangarh palace is a hilltop palace at a distance of around 7 km from the city. It was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the year 1884. It is said that Maharana Sajjan Singh built it at the top of the hill so that he can see his ancestral home which was Chittaurgarh. It was previously owned by the royal family of Mewar and is now owned by the forest department of the government of Rajasthan. The beautiful palace gives you a mind-blowing view of the sunset and is supposedly called monsoon palace because it seems like the palace is floating in the heaven during Monsoon. To know more about Sajjangarh Palace, click here.
Moti Magri
Moti Magri or pearl hill is a memorial of the great Rajput hero Maharana Pratap. There is a bronze statue of Maharana Pratap on the top of the hill with his favorite horse, Chetak. It is said that Chetak was a very brave horse who climbed upon an elephant in the battle of Haldighati which crippled one of his legs. But when he thought that his master needs to be rescued from the battle, he landed him in a safe spot away from the battle with his crippled legs. He also jumped upon a stream while this journey and this led him towards his death. Along with the gardens, smaarak, and a magnificent view, Moti Magri has a hall of heroes which consists of 20 large paintings on the history of Mewar and modals of Chittaurgarh and Haldighati battle. To know more about the brave horse of Maharana Pratap, Chetak, click here.
Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar which is also called clock tower was built around 130 years back by Maharana Sajjan Singh. The reason for it being built was a conflict between Bohra and Mahajan religion. Then Maharana made them pay 5000 Rs. Each as a penalty and this money was used to build the Ghanta Ghar. That is the reason why Ghanta Ghar is called to be made from the sum of ‘Nazrana and Jhurmana’ (Penalties and punishments). The clock used in it was imported from London. The architecture of the clock is unique and splendid. The length of Ghanta Ghar is around 50 feet. It was city’s first public watch. Know more about Ghanta Ghar here.
Sas Bahu Temple
Sas Bahu or if we refer it to its full name which is Sahastra Bahu is a temple of Lord Vishnu. It is at a distance of 17 km from the city in Nagda. Sas Bahu temple was built back in 10th century AD. Nagda was once an important city for Mewar. It was probably the capital of some Mewar ruler back then. The temple is surrounded by Bagela Lake. Although the temple is now in ruins, one can easily see the magnificent architecture and the beautiful carvings on the walls of the temple. To know more about Sas Bahu temple, click here.
Eklingji temple
Eklingji temple was built by Bappa Rawal who was also the founder of Sisodia clan in Mewar. The original temple was built by Bappa Rawal but it has been renovated and refurbished by the successive rulers. It is said that Bappa Rawal was a firm devotee of Lord Vishnu and that he dedicated his entire kingdom in the feet of the deity. He proclaimed that the kingdom is of the deity and he is ruling it on behalf of the deity. The temple was attacked by the enemies several times but it got rebuilt and reconstructed repeatedly. To know more about Eklingji temple, click here.
Jag Mandir Palace
Jag Mandir Palace is a palace built amidst the Lake Pichola on an island. It was earlier called Gul Mahal. The history of Jag Mandir Palace is dated back to the year 1623. Maharana Karan Singh (1605-1627) extended a helping hand to protect Emperor Shahjahan (before he became the Mughal emperor) from the danger of getting thawed in his campaign. Initially, he was kept safe in city palace along with his wife Mumtaz Mahal and his two children Prince Aurangzeb and Prince Dara. After that, they were shifted to safe refuge, Gul Mahal. Gul Mahal was specially built for Shahjahan. It is said that the inspiration for one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, came from Gul Mahal in Shahjahan’s mind. The palace is now converted into a resort. To know more about the Palace, Click here.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The palace was constructed by Fateh Singh who ruled Mewar from 1885 to 1935. The purpose of the palace back then was to serve the esteemed guests of the royal family during any royal functions. And the purpose has still not changed much. It is now converted into a heritage hotel where renowned people stay during their time in Udaipur.
You may also want to read Palaces and forts in Udaipur.
Lake Palace
Lake Palace was built under the direction of Maharana Jagat Singh during his ruling time from 1743 to 1746. It was initially called Jagat Niwas or Jan Niwas. Lake Palace was built as a winter palace by Jagat Niwas, however later on the successive rulers used it as a summer resort by holding their durbars in its courtyard. Now, it is converted into a luxury hotel where renowned guests and celebrities stay during their visit to Udaipur. To know more about Lake Palace, click here.
Shiv Niwas Palace
The work of Shiv Niwas Palace was started by Maharana Sajjan Shambhu Singh and finished by his successor Maharana Fateh Singh at the beginning of 20th century. Initially, it was the royal guesthouse for all the royal guests coming to visit the Maharanas. In those times it hosted a number of royal gatherings which includes George V of the United Kingdom in 1905, and Edward the Prince of Wales. But later it became difficult for the royal family to afford the cost of large number of royal residencies that it owned and so along with the Lake Palace, they decided to convert it into an income-generating hotel.
You may also want to read A list of the Best Hotels and Resorts of Udaipur.
Mewar has always been rich when it comes to its history and culture. While most of us knew some of these places and their history behind, some of these were quite new for us, isn’t it? If you have any feedback regarding the article, you can either share it with us in the comment section below or write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com.
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