UDAYPUR

UDAYPUR

UDAYPUR is also known as “Abode of UDAY” or “The city of Sunrise” or “The Venice of East”. The city is a collection of nice lakes, blue water, beautiful nature, marble palaces, well kept gardens and old temples.

HEIGHT:

577m

PLACES OF INTEREST:

PICHOLA Lake, Battle field of HALDIGHATI, City Palace, Crystal Gallery, Exhibition of Vintage Car, JAGADISH Temple, FATEH SAGAR, Lake Palace, JAGMANDIR, GULAB Bag, Manson Palace, SHILPIGRAM etc.

UDAYPUR



The three side of guarded with wall and there are eleven poles or gates which have iron nails to resist the attack of elephants. There are Suraj Pole in the East, Bramha Pole in the West, Elephant gate in the North, Delhi gate in the North – East and Krishna pole in the South. The roads are narrow hare and it is over crowed with old buildings.

CITY PALACE

This winter home of Maharanas is the largest palace of Rajasthan and made with granite and marbles. It was started by Maharana Uday Singh in1559 and complted by other Maharanas over 300 years. Maharana Jagat Singh made most of it in 17th century. It has a strong resemblance with Windsor Castle abroad. The entrance of the palace are at Elephant Pole and Bari Pole.

There are 11 mahals in this 30.4m high and 244m long City Place. The stories of Ld. Vishnu, Ld. Krishna and Apsaras are curved in the pick of the palace. A museum is also there in the oldest portion of the palace.

Time : 9.30am – 4.30pm, Ticket : Rs.50 & Rs.30 for 5 -12 years, Camera charge extra. Attraction : Eight marbale gates, Tripolia gate, royal courtyard, Sis mahal, Krishna Vila, Bheem Vila, Choti Chitrashali, Dilkhus mahal, Manak mahal, Moti mahal, Amar Vilas or Bari Mahal etc.

(1) More Chowk (1620) --- There is an image of peacock made by Rana Sjjan Singh in 1874 with 5000 pieces of color glasses. The color glasses had been set in the mosaic of the peacock in such way that various colors are reflected from it in sunlight. The statue of God Sun is in the room beside it.

(2) Manak or Ruby Mahal --- Various glass and porsalene statues are there.

(3) Krishna Mahal --- It was the mahal of Krishna Kumari. Miniature paintings draw the interests.

(4) Jenana Mahal --- This window less mahal was made By Karan Singh. The stories of Ld. Krishna on Fresco painting, secret chamber, color glasses in the floor, wall and balcony attract tourists.

(5) Rani Mahal --- The palki used by Rana family, seat on elephant, horse run car are attraction.

(6) Moti Mahal --- You can say it the mahal of color glasses. The designs were made with the glasses here.

(7) Chini - Ki – Chitra Mahal --- Beautiful tiles of Chinese and Dutch style were fit here.

(8) Choti Chitrashali --- The story of the history of pus and downs of Rajasthan are painted here in pictures.

(9) Shambhu Nivas --- The present and 76th Rana Mewar, Arvind Singh lives here.

(10) Shiv Nivas Palace and Fateh Prakash Palace have been turned into Hotel Shiv Bilas and Fateh Prakash Hotel repectively. Time : 7am – 8pm, Ticket : Rs.25.

There are arrangements for Light & Sound Show in the evening. Time : 8pm – 9pm, Ticket : Rs.200 & Rs.10 for children.

CRYSTAL GALLERY

Foundation : In 1877 By Rana Sajjan Singh and Rana Fateh Singh completed it. Fee Rs.300. Attraction : Furniture of solid crystals brought from Birmingham.

It is adjacent to the Fateh Prakash Palace. Exhibition of Vintage cars including Cardilack used by Jack Kenedy in only 2km away from City Palace.

JAGADISH MANDIR

Foundation : By Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651, Cost : Rs.500000, Style : Indo Arya Nagari, Time : 9.30am – 6pm, Attraction : Shrine of Ld. of universe Vishnu, Brass made Garur, Miniature of Jodhpur or Krishna Vila, Four temples of Ganesha, Surya, Durga nd Gauriswar in four corners of temple yard, Bagore –ki – Haveli (Western Zone Cultural centre now), Graphic studio, Art Gallery, Work of color glass and inlay work etc.

PICHOLA LAKE

Area : 100 sq km, Boating Time : 8am – 11am/ 3pm – 6pm in Summer and 10am – 12noon/ 2pm – 5pm in the Winter, Fee : (Rs.125/Rs.200) for half hour of 2 tours. A boat also set from Lake Palace to Pichola at 5pm to view sun set.

This lake was dug by Banjara Tribes in Pichli village in 14th century. Its area was increased for Bari Pole barrage made by Uday Singh. The lake survives on rain water. There are several islands where palaces and temples are made in it. It becomes very beautiful in full moon. A rumor is that once Maharana announced half of his territory as a prize to the female dancer who can cross the Pichola on a rope in dancing mode and when the dancer was about to reach the finishing line the minister of Maharana cut the rope in fear of losing the half of kingdom. There is a monument on the lake in the memory of that dancer.

LAKE PALACE

Foundation : By Maharana Jagat singh II in 1754,Area : 4 acres, Breakfast/ Evening Tea : Rs.600, Lunch/ Dinner : Rs.1500.

It is situated on Jagnivas Island of Pichola Lake and called Jagnivas Palace also. Now it has become luxurious heritage Lake Palace Hotel which has the memories of Morarji Desai and US President John F Kenedy. There is royal luxurious touch in ornamented ceiling, glass windows, antique furniture, garden, fountain, swimming pool etc.

JAGMANDIR GUL MAHAL

Foundation : By Maharaja Amar Singh in1615, Reformer : Jagat Singh, son of Karan Singh in 1628 -52.

It was made in Jagmandir Island for celebrating festivals and various occasions. There is furniture of Belgium glass and nicely designed snake shaped throne in this three storied yellow sand stone made palace. The dome shaped pavilion was made by Maharaja Karan Singh in 1622 and also inspired Shah Jahan to make Taj Mahal. In 1623 Khuram (Shah Jahan) took shelter here against his father Jahangir and in 1857 British also took shelter here. A chattis made of green marble stands opposite to it.

SAJJAN NIVAS BAGH OR GULAB BAGH

Foundation : By Maharaja Sajjan Singh in 1859 -74, Area : 100 acres, Attraction : Nawlaksha Bhawan, Victoria Hall (Saraswati Bhawan), Kamal Talaw, Mini train & mini railway station Lav-Kush for children, Zoo, Library and Rose Garden where are a rare collection of foreign and Indian roses(1881).

FATEH SAGAR OR KANAUGHT BARAGE

Foundation : By Jai Singh in 1678 and redone by Fateh Singh, Length : 2.4km, Width : 1.6km, Depth : 25 foots, Cost : Rs.600000, Attraction : Sanjay Park, Aravally Vatika, Royal Guest house Laxmi Vilas and boating in Fateh Sagar.

MONSOON PALACE OR SAJJANGARH

Foundation : In 1880, Length : 335m, Ticket : Rs.80, Attraction : Sunset , Office of Udaypur Radio.

NEHRU PARK

Foundation : In 1937, Boating Time : 8am – 6pm, Ticket : Rs.10. There is a fountain where water goes upto 150m and it is made in the style of Vrindavan Garden.

PRATAP MEMORIAL

Foundation : In 1967, Time : 9am – 6pm, Ticket : Rs.20, Light & Sound Show : 7pm – 8pm & Ticket : Rs.35, Attraction : Bronze statue of Rana Pratap on Chetak (1540 – 97), View of Udaypur in Telescope, Rock Gardens made in Japani style.

BHARTI LOKKALA MANDAL

Established : 3rd March, 1963, Time : 9am – 5.30pm, Ticket : Rs.10, Attraction : Paintings, dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, musical instruments and puppet show in the auditorium at an interval of 20 minutes.

You can also see Rajasthani folk at Meera Kala Mandir.

SAHELIOYON KI BARI

Location : 2km to the north of Elephant Pole, Ticket : Rs.5, Time : 9am – 7.30pm.

In 18th century the Mughal rulers of Delhi gifted this beautiful garden to Maharana Sangram Singh. The atmosphere is very feminine. There is a black stone made chattis in the centre of the pond full of lotus. There is a fountain surrounding it with sound of rain. Ticket for fountain : Rs.10.

SHILPIGRAM

Location : 6km to the north-east of Chetak circle, Established : 1989, Time : 9am - 11pm & 5pm – 7pm, Ticket : Rs.10, Area : 80 hectors.

Shilpigram, the rural and craft complex has been arranged by Western Zone Cultural Centre. Handmade art object of artists from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra are exhibited here.

AAHAR

Time : 10am – 5pm, Ticket : Rs.8, Attraction : Capital of Sisodia kings, Gangabhar Kund, Chattis, Museum.