Saturday, December 20, 2008

Excursions In Udaipur

These topics are covered under the sections of temples and forts respectively। Apart from temples and forts, you can visit Haldighati, Nagda, Ghanerao Castle and Ahar Cenotaphs from Udaipur.
Udaipur is a city that has almost every type of place to make it a perfect destination for a vacation. A trip to the famous Lake Palace, Jag Niwas Palace, Lake Pichola, Museums and Gardens of Udaipur, can be further broadened by adding the excursions in your itinerary. There are numerous tourist excursions around Udaipur that are worth-visiting and spending a quality time. Being situated amidst the Aravalli hills, Udaipur offers various places to see that are accessible easily through the crisscross roads of Aravallis.

You can visit various temples like Ranakpur Temple, Jagat Temple, Nathdwara Temple and other temples that are located at a comfortable distance from the city of Udaipur. Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort of India and finds its easy way from Udaipur. A visit to Kumbhalgarh Fort would be truly exciting as the fort possess the second longest wall of the World. These topics are covered under the sections of temples and forts respectively. Apart from temples and forts, you can visit Haldighati, Nagda, Ghanerao Castle and Ahar Cenotaphs from Udaipur.

Haldighati Excursion
The extensive terra firma, towards the south west of Nathdwara, this historical site witnessed the great legendry battle fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal Emperor -Akbar in 1576 AD.

Location : At a distance of 40kms from Udaipur
Significance : Battlefield of Rana Pratap Singh
How to reach : One can easily reach Haldi Ghati either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city

Haldighati is an important historical site in the context of Rajasthan, India. Actually, Haldighati is a mountain pass in the Aravalli range connecting districts of Rajsamand and Pali in Rajasthan. The place is at a comfortable distance of 40 kms from the city of Udaipur. The term Haldighati has been derived from the yellow colored soil of the place that gives a sense of turmeric (in Hindi, turmeric is called as 'Haldi' and valley is known as Ghati.

If you are interested in historic battles and heroic deeds of the courageous soldiers, then Haldighati is the perfect place to visit। Haldighati is a significant historical site that has observed the battle of 1576. The battle of Haldighati was a huge combat between Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber. This ferocious battle created amount of blood shed of the heroic soldiers and the red turned color of sand still speaks of those daring people.

Ahar Excursion
Ahar is a small town that is famous for the royal cenotaphs and an archeological museum. Read more about Ahar town of राजस्थान

Location : At a distance of 3 kms from Udaipur
Highlights : Cenotaphs of Mewar rulers & a Museum
How to reach : One can easily reach Ahar either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city

Ahar is a small town in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan. The place is famous for being the cremation ground of the rulers of Mewar. Today, Ahar is also renowned as an archeological site that offers interesting facts to archaeologists and research scholars. However, we were talking about the tourist attraction of Ahar, coming to the point; Ahar is famous for the cenotaphs of the Royal rulers and an archeological museum. Ahar is located at a comfortable distance of 3 kms from the city of Udaipur. You can take regular buses from the city or can reach Ahar by hiring private taxis.

Ghanerao Castle Excursion
Ghanerao Castle is a major tourist attraction of Ghanerao, Rajasthan। Read to know more about Ghanerao Royal Castle.

Location : At a distance of 140 kms (approx.) from Udaipur, In Ghanerao
Built by : Gopal Das Rathore
Built in : 1606
Highlights : Pavilion in the central court
How to reach : One can easily reach Ghanerao Castle either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city

Ghanerao Castle is a beautiful castle that cherishes the dream of fairyland on the Earth. The Royal Castle is located in Ghanerao, a small town located at a distance of 140 kms from the city of Udaipur. Ghanerao Castle offers a magical insight to the lavish lifestyle of the erstwhile Royalty. Built in 1606, Ghanerao Castle was raised by Gopal Das Rathore, a gallant Rajput soldier of Mewar.

The Castle is built in a typical Rajput style of architecture. The royal Castle of Ghanerao still boasts of numerous sandstone havelis and marble citadels. The walls of this dreamlike castle are embellished with several miniature paintings. The picturesque beauty of this castle is enhanced by carved lattice work and huge chandeliers. The boundary walls of this castle have marks of Cannon ball strikes, which depicts the unfavorable times of the former era.

Nagda Excursion
Nagda is a small town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh। In the 6th century, Nagda was found by Nagaditya, the fourth Mewar King. Initially it was known as Nagahrida and served as the capital of Mewar.

Location : At a distance of 23 kms in North-west of Udaipur, Rajasthan
Founded by : Nagaditya
Founded in : 6th century
Highlights : Sas- Bahu Temple
How to reach : One can easily reach Nagda either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city

Nagda is a small town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. In the 6th century, Nagda was found by Nagaditya, the fourth Mewar King. Initially it was known as Nagahrida and served as the capital of Mewar. Before long, the place came under the province of Sisodias. Nagda is located besides Bagela Lake at a distance of 23 kms in the north-west of Udaipur on the way to Nathdwara. Nagda comprises many small and big temples, but the main attraction is gained by its 'Sas-Bahu' temple.

Nagda is actually famous for this unusual temple that dates back to the 10th century. The term 'Sas-Bahu' suggests 'Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law' respectively. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is made in two structures, one by a mother-in-law and another, by a daughter-in-law. The main entrance to the temples is made through a door that has carved lintels and a multi-lobed arch in its middle. Both the structures are laid out on a same plan having an altar, a mandapa (columned prayer hall) with projections and a porch.

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