Jaisamand is mostly preferred by travellers from Jaipur, Ahmedabad. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Jaisamand is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or months to visit places in Jaisamand are February, March, September, October, November, December. There are many tourist places in Jaisamand, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers. Sightseeing in Jaisamand can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Jaisamand for 1 days.
Udaipur is the Lake city of Rajasthan. City revolves around its three lakes i.e Lake Pichola, Fatehsagar and Swaroopsagar.
Udaipur is home to celebrated Taj Lake Palace Hotel, Udaivilas and Leela Palace. Lake Pichola in Udaipur is considered one of the most romantic places in the world.
Lake Pichola is the biggest and most famous for having the famous Lake Palace in the middle which is considered as one of the most Romantic experience in the world.
Udaipur as a base such as Shrinathji (Krishna Temple), Ranakpur (Jain Temples), Kumbhalgarh (Fort and Wildlife), Chittorgarh (Fort), Jaisamand (Lake, Bird watching).
Udaipur has now become an ex-Ahmedabad getaway and a destination where guests arrive to experience romance of the lake city, a bit of Rajasthan and few activities around the area.
Nearest Airport - Udaipur Connected with New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur (420kms), Nearest Railway Station - Udaipur Connected with Ahmedabad, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai
City Palace, a palatial buildings in Udaipur is the largest amongst its kind in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Mirza Singh constructed this beautiful palace in 1559 and declared as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan. It is situated on the banks of the Pichola Lake.
Pichola Lake is a artificial lake, constructed in 1362 A.D and named after the Picholi village. This lake developed from a Dam that was constructed in order to meet the drinking and irrigation requirement of Udaipur. Maharana Udai Singh, the king was highly impressed by the surroundings of the lake and he decided to build the city of Udaipur on the banks of this lake.
Lake Palace was bulit by Maharana Jagat Singh as a summer retreat in the year 1743. This Palace is situated on the Jag Niwas Island amist the Pichola Lake. Now, this beautiful architectural building, arorned with pink stones is transformed into a 5 star hotel.
Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the 4 beautiful lakes of Udaipur. This aritificial lake was developed in the year 1678 by Maharana Fateh Singh and because of its blue water and green sorrounding, has heen nick named as ‘ Second Kashmir’. There are three small islands situated amidst the lake.
Jag mandir is popularly known as the Lake Garden Palace. This construction of this palace was started by Maharana Amar Singh in the year 1551 and later was completed by Maharana Jagat Singh in the year 1652. The pavilion of the palace is decorated with magnificent stone elephant structure.
The City Palace Museum, a part of City palace was opened for public in the 1969 as a source of income for the maintainance of the palace. Presently the museum is run by the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. There is an armoury museum here displaying a vast collection of protective weapons, and arms. The pictures and photographs of the royal families are displayed in the museum, which depicts the history, culture, and tradition of the Maharanas of Mewar.
The Jagdish Temple is a part of the City palace. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu and is considered as the largest temple of the city. This Temple was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh of Udaipur in 1651, which represented the Indo-Aryan architectural style.
Saheliyon Ki Bari which means ‘Garden of the Maids of Honour’, was constructed by Maharana Sangram Singh in the 18th century for the royal women. The main highlights of the garden are the fountains, which were imported from England. All the fountains are constructed in the form of birds spurting water from their beaks It is said that the king himself designed this beautiful garden, and gifted it to his queen who was accompanied by 48 maids after her marriage.
Eklingji Temple (25 kms from Udaipur) is dedicated to Lord Ekling (Shiva) dating back to the 10th century CE. There are two more temples around Abudaji Jain Temple and Sas Bahu Temple (10th century). Eklingji is typically day visited from Udaipur.
Eklingji is a Hindu temple complex, renowned for Shiva devotees at 22 kms from Udaipur.
1 km from Eklingji is Nagda lake where a couple of Jain temples are situated.
Nagda lake is also home to Heritage resort which is a popular getaway resort ex-Ahmedabad
Eklingji is home to renowned Devigarh, a celebrated heritage getaway.
Nathdwara is an 18th century temple situated 42 km north east of Udaipur.
Nathdwara a Lord Krishna Pilgrimage destination and home to an 18th century Lord Krishna temple, popularly known as Sri Nathji Temple
Lord Krishna Temple which depicts the idol of Shrinathji, 7-year-old Lord Krishna. Temple of Nathdwara is where thousands of devotees wait for a glimpse of Shrinathji. The darshan process is chaotic and ends up in a mini-stampede but still attracts devotees all round the year and is perhaps the most visited Krishna Pilgrim centre in India.
Nearest Airport -Udaipur (52kms), Jaipur (350kms), Nearest Railway Station - Udaipur(52kms)
Kumbalgarh, 65 km north of Udaipur, is the most important fort in the Mewar region after Chittorgarh.
Kumbalgarh fort is an isolated place, built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary supports a rich variety of wildlife like the Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, four Horned Antelope and scientifically bred Crocodiles in the lake, are the major attractions.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary is also noted for Flamingos, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Egrets (Best seen in Winter).
Nearest Airport -Udaipur (55kms), Jodhpur (190kms), Ahmedabad (310kms), Nearest Railway Station - Falna(49kms), Udaipur(55kms), Jawai Bandh(61kms)
Chittorgarh is renowned for its Fort and visited as part of a day visit from Udaipur or enroute on the Udaipur – Jaipur / Udaipur – Kota route.
Chittorgarh is a base point to visit heritage getaways of Bassi, Bijaipur etc.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary supports a rich variety of wildlife like the Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, four Horned Antelope and scientifically bred Crocodiles in the lake, are the major attractions.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary is also noted for Flamingos, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Egrets (Best seen in Winter).
Nearest Airport -Udaipur (115kms), Nearest Railway Station - Chittorgarh
