8 Most Famous Forts And Palaces In Udaipur

Forts and Palaces have their own majestic appeal. Their Grand stature and aesthetic appeal makes them a wonderful attraction for tourists from all over the world. Forts themselves have a huge historic significance to them and are also source or folklore and old tales of chivalry and bravery.

Posted On October 21st, 2020

The Taj Lake Palace At Pichola Lake

Taj Lake Palace, built in 1746 with marble and magnificent architecture, is situated in the centre of Lake Pichola. It includes a full-service spa and personalised services at Jiva Spa, including site-specific yoga sessions. It has magnificent views of the Palace of the City, the hills of Aravalli and Machla Magra, and Jag Mandir. Rooms come with service for butlers.

Fateh Prakash Palace At The City Palace Complex

At the northern end of the City Palace Complex, Fateh Prakash Palace is situated. Located in the middle of Lake Pichola, it stands directly opposite the famous Udaipur building, the Lake Palace Hotel. Therefore, the hotel has an incomparable view, and to get the most scenic view, it capitalises on it and has a beautifully situated Sunset Terrace Bar and restaurant.

Jag Mandir On Pichola Lake

A sight to see as one visits the seductive Lake Pichola, is an elegant palace that looks like a floating marble building in a lake. This palace is situated on the southern side of the lake, known as Jagmandir or Jag Island Palace, and occupies the island known as Jag Island by the same name. Jagmandir Isla is an incredible building that is flocked by visitors in enormous numbers, more commonly known as "Lake Garden Palace".

The Monsoon Palace

Thomas Fuller rightly said that ‘A memory is the treasure dwelling of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved for life.’ Palaces are the unfading marks in history. You cannot ignore the fact that every Palace has an exciting story to tell whether it is about its residents or people associated with it. One such story comes from the Sajjangarh Palace, also known as Monsoon Palace.

Bagore-Ki-Haveli At Gangaur Ghat

This old structure was designed by Prime Minister Bagore of Mewar and has been carefully restored ever since. It has 138 rooms. With colourful cultural displays, it includes the largest turban in the world. An fascinating art gallery, showcasing modern and folk art, also houses it.

City Palace On Pichola Lake

One of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, situated peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola, is Udaipur City Palace. This magnificent City Palace is Udaipur's most visited tourist attraction and is also distinguished as Rajasthan 's biggest palace complex. Initially, this superb wonder was designed by Maharana Udai Singh, but the present shape of the Palace is the product of subsequent additions by his successors.

Chittorgarh Fort

The emblem of Rajput chivalry, resistance and courage is considered to be Chittorgarh Fort. The fort is located 175 kilometres east of Udaipur and is believed to be named after Chitrangada Mori, the person who founded it. The famous fortress of Chittorgarh, which is one of the largest in India, is situated on a hill 180 metres high, rising from the banks of the Berach River.

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Kumbhalgarh, situated 84 km north of Udaipur in the wilderness, is the second most powerful citadel in the Mewar region after Chittorgarh. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges, the fort was founded by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century AD. The inaccessibility and aggression of the topography provides the fort with a semblance of invincibility. It served the rulers of Mewar in times of turmoil as a refuge. In his early childhood, when Banbir killed Vikramaditya and usurped the throne, the fort even acted as a refuge for King Udai of Mewar. For the people who are the birthplace of the legendary King Maharana Pratap of Mewar, it is of great nostalgic significance.