Udaipur is today a city with a population of more than half a million people. Once it was the capital of Mervara, the hilly terrain of Rajasthan in India, and the city was founded by the Maharajas Uday Singh, who named it by his name.
Udaipur is an oasis, the pearl of the arid Rajasthan, stretching along the coast of 3 lakes that visually connect into one and resemble the river .Their water was enough to break in the hot India green parks, which is famous Udaipur .Tourists and guests of Udaipur called the city eastern Venice - and also called East Versailles, for the palace on Lake Pihkola on the island of Dzhagnivas .There is a legend that Uday Singh met a sadhu who told him this place has a special mystical protection .Maharana built on this site a palace .Today in the palace building is the best hotel in the city of Lake Palace and the restaurant .
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How to get to Udaipur
You can get to Udaipur by plane from Delhi and Mumbai a little less than two hours or an hour from Jaipur.
From Udaipur to Bombay (it's Mumbai, as we know) trains run - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets are better to buy in advance, and buy them is not so difficult, so be patient, you'll have to stand in line. At some stations there are cash desks for foreigners working at certain hours. In addition, be prepared for the fact that the trains here are not very punctual.
Despite the lower price for the ticket, the same distance should not be crossed by the bus, as the roads here are bumpy, and there are no air conditioners in the cabin..If you have the right, it would be more convenient to rent a car .To do this, you need to provide a policy of civil liability insurance and, in fact, your driving license .You can rent and scooter - it is more convenient to operate than a car, and it's easier to go around cows lying on the carriageway, but it's still not easy to fit into the local traffic..Movement here, by the way, is left-sided .
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Kitchen and restaurants in Udaipur
The kitchen in Udaipur is mostly Indian, including a variety of delicacies, piquant flavors and unusual seasonings. The Indian cuisine is influenced immediately by two religions - Hinduism and Islam.
Here it is worth trying pilaf from rice - Biryani, and bread with a filling of almonds, dried fruits and sweet cream. In addition, local bread, cooked in tandoor, is considered particularly tasty, and curry, the most famous of Indian cuisine, is cooked here simply fine.
Of the restaurants, Hukam is very popular, featuring a special variety of national cuisines and pleasant live music, and Aroma, where you can try exotic Indian dishes in a romantic setting. In addition, it is worth to go to Jagdish Misthan Bhandar - a confectionery where you can try and buy exclusive sweets. The restaurant Mansapurna Karni Mata is located on the top of a hill and differs a certain inaccessibility - you can get there only by climbing the cable car.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Udaipur
Udaipur is called a "white city" - the fact is that the walls of most houses are painted white and from the height of the palace of rajas, the entire city seems white-clad. On the walls of many houses there are picturesque frescoes depicting local animals - elephants, camels and horses are especially popular among them - Indians in rich apparels, historical scenes and just beautiful flowers.
Elephants, horses and camels are depicted not only in frescoes, they are enough on the streets of the city. So you can ride the city on an elephant or a camel for 50 rupees, and in order to get around and cross-roads too, you can take a horse from one of the many local stables.
The main attraction of the city is the luxurious palaces of the Rajput period. The city palace complex is completely made of white stone, there are only colorful murals and a golden sunny face hanging over the entrance to the palace - a symbol of the dynasty that rules in Udaipur for several centuries.
In the palace of Shambunivas you can see an impressive green dance hall, from where he watched the raja dance and his entourage and many unusual rooms with mirrored walls and ceilings, decorated with glass stained glass in incredible color combinations.
The Jagmandir Palace is equally beautiful - there is a unique park and marble chambers decorated with mosaic ornaments, and the entrance to them is guarded by 8 stone elephants.
To get acquainted with the traditional crafts and art of the city, you can visit the Baguryki Haveli Museum, where among other exhibits there are clothes, musical instruments, miniature paintings. Every evening folk music and dance performances take place here.
The temples of Udaipur are also fascinated by their beauty and whiteness. To the north of the city palace is the central temple of Jayagdish, dedicated to Vishnu, the creator of the universe. In front of the entrance, in a separate tower is a figure of gold - it's his assistant, the eagle-eagle Garud, devouring a snake and symbolizing the Sun.
In Udaipur there are many parks, and on the lakes are swimming boats that drive tourists. Most parks are located around the third lake of Fateh. In addition to the usual smokoy rest, one can also look at bas-reliefs illustrating various historical events here.
The modern park of Nehru is located on an island in the middle of the same lake. In it, palm trees are spread, fragrant rose bushes, peaceful fountains gurgle. You can get to it by boat or by pedal.
You can see the whole city in all its glory from the high hills encircling Udaipur. By the way, the Udaipur neighborhood is a protected area, so a fee is charged for visiting them. On the mountain there is a museum where those species of animals and birds are represented, which are guarded here.
Spring in Udaipur is a festival in honor of the arrival of spring, the cultural part of which is characterized by colorful dances and songs, and the event is crowned by an enchanting fire show. Photo of Udaipur (13)