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Ambrai Ghat

Ambrai Ghat, also known as Manjhi Ghat Udaipur is one of the best and the most popular ghats in Udaipur. This place is filled with local people as well as tourists. In the early morning hours, you can find peace and solace with old citizens of Udaipur who do Yoga, bathe into lakes, and do several other activities. In the evening, you can enjoy the city lights and appreciate the detailed view of the Heritage Hotels like Lake Palace Udaipur, Jag Mandir, Shiv Niwas etc from the ghat. There are 6 aartis that take place in Ambrai Ghat right from 5:30 in the morning to 6:30 in the evening. The timings of Ambrai Ghat are from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Ambrai Ghat has been managed adequately by the Nagar Parishad of Udaipur. Marble boundaries are established across the ghat and there are wide seats available for resting on the Ghat.Ambrai Ghat or Manjhi Ghat is the foremost ghat located near the waterfront of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. It resides opposite to the Gangaur Ghat, which is near the Jagdish Chowk area. Ambrai Ghat is famous for its location that is by the lake and is encompassed by a lot of famous hotels including the 'Ambrai restaurant'. It is also noted for the scenic view of City Palace, Udaipur, and the lakes around it. Read More

Coming to visit Udaipur is almost synonymous with shopping at the many markets that the city has to offer. Flaunting and selling some of the city and the state of Rajasthan’s best kinds of stuff is the Bada Bazar, located within a kilometre of the City Palace of Udaipur. One can say the Bada Bazar is one of the chief market areas of Udaipur. The market area, which is one of the largest in the city, comprises of both big brands in brick and mortar showrooms and local hawkers on the street. From clothes, shoes, bags and jewelleries to authentic Rajasthani handicraft items - you will find almost everything in Bada Bazar of Udaipur. It is the place to go if you are interested in souvenir shopping to take back home as memories for yourself and your loved ones. Read More

Dating back to 17th century, Bada Mahal is an incredible structural marvel. Constructed in Rajput-Mughal architectural style, the Mahal is considered as the Men''s section of the City Palace. Every city of Rajasthan is well known for the grandeur of its monuments. Nowhere else in India will you get forts, palaces and castles so lavish and exquisite, so much so that it is a wonder for people around the world. A culmination and celebration of structural grandness and architectural marvel, Bada Mahal is yet another historical site that graces the City of Lakes in Rajasthan. If you translate the name to English, it stands for ‘Big Palace’. Because of the well-curated, well-manicured garden that surrounds the building, it is also called the Garden Palace. Dating back to the 17th century, Bada Mahal was supposedly the men’s section of the city palace, where they engaged in casual conversations and revels. The Mahal stands atop a 90-feet high natural hillock, looking over the city of Udaipur. The towering pillars, extensive courtyards and regal balconies all reflect the prevalent architectural style contemporary to that era - a combination of Rajput and Mughal influences. Painted mirrors and intricate carvings on the walls grace the insides of Bada Mahal, while the outdoors boast lush green lawns, beautiful fountains and a lovely garden. Bada Mahal would be an interesting addition to your list of sightseeing locations in Udaipur, and also serve as a great location for your social media snaps. Read More

Situated a little on the outskirts of the city, Badi Lake is an artificial freshwater lake situated in Udaipur. Built by Maharaja Raj Singh between 1652 and 1680, Badi Lake sprawls over a humongous area of 155 sq. km. Ideal as a popular picnic spot, Badi Lake also boasts of utter peace and tranquility as it is devoid of the regular tourist crowd. The lake is also ideal for a swim and there are several kiosks (shamiyanas) installed along the embankments which are meant for people to sit down and relax. There is also a hilltop called ‘Bahubali’ near the Badi Lake that is a major attraction at the place. From here, you can have a mesmerizing aerial view of the surroundings. Considered most ideal to spend some quality time with yourself or in company, the hill is best known for the scintillating sunrise and sunset views. Read More

Situated in the Gangaur Ghat Marg of Udaipur in the state of Rajasthan, Bagore ki Haveli is an opulent gracious palace which was built in the eighteenth century on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. Boasting of over a hundred rooms which have elaborate exhibits done up in mirror and glass works, the haveli was built by the Prime Minister of Mewar Kingdom- Amar Chand Badwa. Beautiful paintings and murals from the mewar era adorn the walls of the palace; the Queen’s Chamber is the most popular of the lot which has on display two very gorgeous glass and mirror sculptures of peacocks. Restored and renovated time and again, the haveli has been finally converted into a museum that is thronged by not just regular tourists but also history buffs and culture explorers. The highlight of the haveli is the popular Dharohar Dance Show that is held here every evening which showcases the culture and folk tradition of Rajasthan. Read More

there is a large number of museums spread all around, and one of the best among them is Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum in Udaipur. It is among the most culturally important establishments of the City of Lakes and home to numerous cultural objects and artefacts that bear testament to the rich heritage of the Mewari region. It is part of the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, which a comprehensive establishment involving a performance centre, an academic centre for research and documentation and a craft training centre. The training centre works towards providing better technical knowledge to the local artisans as well as the general learners so that they can increase their productivity without having to compromise with their artistic skills. The puppetry unit of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal certainly deserves a mention in this regard, as it has done an exemplary job of keeping this 2000-year old art alive in people’s minds. There is not only a puppet performance centre staging regular shows but there are also puppetry training courses for children and adults. Read More

One of the prominent shopping hubs of the ‘City of Lakes’, Chetak Circle is a perfect combination of tucked up cosy shops strewn about with colourful apparels and fabrics, and roadside stalls selling mouth watering street food and sweetmeats. The highlight of the market is however, the brightly coloured and clothed puppets which are also synonymous with the traditional folk shows of Rajasthan. These puppets, both mustachioed men and dolled up women are adorned in traditional Rajasthani attires from bandhani odhnis to turbans to make them look even more appealing. Other than that, the popular items being sold at Chetak Circle include folk toys, fabrics painted by hand, tie and dye sarees, silver jewellery and miniature paintings etc. Paintings, which are made on ivory, marble, wood and silk depict Hindu gods and goddesses from the ancient mythologies and these are the among the most sold out products in the market. Other items range from greeting cards, valuable stones, wooden boxes, handstitched papers to brass wares and traditional jewellery boxes etc. However, keep in mind that bargaining is an essential skill required to shop in the market. The goods are deliberately priced high so as to bluff the customers. Therefore, make sure you price the product appropriately before you decide to settle on any one. Read More

City Palace, Udaipur

Built on the banks of Lake Pichola, the City Palace in Udaipur is considered to be the largest royal complex in Rajasthan. The magnificent palace was built in the year 1559 by Maharana Uday Singh and served as the main seat of power, where the Maharanas lived and administered the kingdom from. Subsequently, the palace was made even more splendid by his successors, who added a number of structures to it. The Palace now has an assortment of Mahals, courtyards, pavilions, corridors, terraces, rooms and hanging gardens. There is a museum here as well that showcases some of the finest elements of Rajput arts and culture - from colourful paintings to the typical architecture found in Rajasthani palaces. Nestled in the bosom of the Aravallis, the granite and marble edifice of the City Palace stands in contrast to its quaint natural surroundings. The intricate architecture of the regal palace is a subtle mix of medieval, European as well as Chinese influences and is embellished with numerous domes, arches and towers. The City Palace itself lies on a bed of lush green garden and is quite an imposing sight to behold. The regal beauty of this attraction has quite a few fans in the film industry as well, and several movies such as 'Guide' and 'Octopussy' have been shot here. A gentle amalgam of architectural genius and rich heritage, the City Palace of Udaipur is a wonderful trip down the pages of history. Read More

Crystal gallery has a stunning collection of crystal artefacts and is the largest collection of crystal in the world. The gallery is located inside the Fateh Prakash Palace and was established by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1877. He had ordered the crystal artefacts from Birmingham in 1877. However, by the time they were delivered, Maharana has passed away. 110 years later, in 1994, the artefacts were displayed in the gallery which has been open to the public ever since. Read More

Doodh Talai Musical garden is a rock and fountain garden which is a great place to enjoy the sunset and one can see the wide expanse of the city. Also, there is an Areal tramway (cable car) connecting a garden of Doodh Talai and the Karni mata Temple.