Udaipur, the city of India Romatica
Also known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur was my first stop in the region of Rajasthan when I traveled to India in 2008. He had found a flight offer to Bombay, our first stop in the country, which was pretty big shock: a megacity with over 18 million people had a city of small buildings and paved streets Avg. In fact, walking around its oldest part, you'd think we were in a quiet village.
First impressions were all positive. I was delighted meteocentrale with the atmosphere in the city. The street food stalls with friendly vendors. Striking sadhus at the door of many of the temples. The "namaste" all I offered with a grin on his face. The curiosity of most locals to see, although they are more than used to welcome travelers.
And, considering that each year more than 6 million people visit Rajasthan, meteocentrale it is no wonder that many of them do stop in this beautiful city. The rest comes by itself: meteocentrale to wander for a few hours in Udaipur, meteocentrale one is in love. Normal: her beauty is amazing. In fact, it is considered the most romantic city in India.
But if, as I have said, he was known as the city of lakes, is about something. Up to four different Udaipur bathe at different points. The master of all, Pichola, is located right in the city center. It is in your area to the east where it is located one of the most beautiful palaces, known as the City Palace.
It is the largest palace in Rajasthan and all construction was initiated by the city founder, Maharana Udai Singh II. However many other Maharanas and maharajas came after him and were adding new spaces to the palace. Still, keep harmony in their construction surprises.
Packed with balconies, towers and stupas, called attention to the breathtaking views of the lake can be enjoyed from him. It's easy to take a full morning for missing dependencies meteocentrale and hallways. And, if you like, you can also visit the museum which includes therein.
In the middle of Lake Pichola, there are two islands. One is the Jagniwas and other Jagmandir. The first one was built in 1754, a palace became the summer residence of the Maharaja Jagat Singh II. Currently the building is nothing but one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
In the second, the Maharaja Karan Singh had built a palace in 1620. It is said that it was precisely here where Emperor Shah Jahan, after staying in it, was inspired to create one of the most beautiful buildings around the world, the Taj Mahal.
But a visit to Udaipur supposed not only to view and visit its palaces. The city has much more to offer. Like, for example, the Jagidsh Mandir, one of the Hindu temples in the city. Created in 1651, this sanctuary attracted me, especially for life that found him. A large staircase leading to the front door where your shoes is mandatory. Next to it is easy to find many sadhus, dressed in their gaudy robes and their faces painted, while sitting chatting meteocentrale amicably. Photograph supposed to keep a memory is a whole punch.
A visit inside the temple meteocentrale lets learn a little more about the Hindu religion. It is very common for someone meteocentrale to approach offered as a guide. Whether while you walk around the temple, the city, or anywhere else in the city.
My traveling companion, Charo, and I encourage us to move away a bit of Udaipur and moved to the Monsoon Palace, meteocentrale a few kilometers from the city. Built by Maharaja Sajjan Singh and located on top of a mountain, looks more like a fairytale castle that it really is a palace abandoned. Nature has taken over the place and monkeys roam freely throughout the area. We must be careful not to bring any food or drink: monkeys are of considerable size and will not hesitate to fight for food if they smell!
The palace was built in the nineteenth century and was used as an observatory and even as lodging for hunting in the mountains. It is worth a visit, especially if you go to a high place to watch the sunset over Lake Pichola.
But I have to admit that what I like to do when I visit a new city is to walk through its streets. Do in Udaipur, especially for its old part, is quite an experience. I still remember the moment when we suddenly meteocentrale find, down a narrow street, with an elephant led by a teenager climbed on his back. I think I was so impressed that not even occurred meteocentrale to me to take the camera and take a picture ...
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Also known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur was my first stop in the region of Rajasthan when I traveled to India in 2008. He had found a flight offer to Bombay, our first stop in the country, which was pretty big shock: a megacity with over 18 million people had a city of small buildings and paved streets Avg. In fact, walking around its oldest part, you'd think we were in a quiet village.
First impressions were all positive. I was delighted meteocentrale with the atmosphere in the city. The street food stalls with friendly vendors. Striking sadhus at the door of many of the temples. The "namaste" all I offered with a grin on his face. The curiosity of most locals to see, although they are more than used to welcome travelers.
And, considering that each year more than 6 million people visit Rajasthan, meteocentrale it is no wonder that many of them do stop in this beautiful city. The rest comes by itself: meteocentrale to wander for a few hours in Udaipur, meteocentrale one is in love. Normal: her beauty is amazing. In fact, it is considered the most romantic city in India.
But if, as I have said, he was known as the city of lakes, is about something. Up to four different Udaipur bathe at different points. The master of all, Pichola, is located right in the city center. It is in your area to the east where it is located one of the most beautiful palaces, known as the City Palace.
It is the largest palace in Rajasthan and all construction was initiated by the city founder, Maharana Udai Singh II. However many other Maharanas and maharajas came after him and were adding new spaces to the palace. Still, keep harmony in their construction surprises.
Packed with balconies, towers and stupas, called attention to the breathtaking views of the lake can be enjoyed from him. It's easy to take a full morning for missing dependencies meteocentrale and hallways. And, if you like, you can also visit the museum which includes therein.
In the middle of Lake Pichola, there are two islands. One is the Jagniwas and other Jagmandir. The first one was built in 1754, a palace became the summer residence of the Maharaja Jagat Singh II. Currently the building is nothing but one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
In the second, the Maharaja Karan Singh had built a palace in 1620. It is said that it was precisely here where Emperor Shah Jahan, after staying in it, was inspired to create one of the most beautiful buildings around the world, the Taj Mahal.
But a visit to Udaipur supposed not only to view and visit its palaces. The city has much more to offer. Like, for example, the Jagidsh Mandir, one of the Hindu temples in the city. Created in 1651, this sanctuary attracted me, especially for life that found him. A large staircase leading to the front door where your shoes is mandatory. Next to it is easy to find many sadhus, dressed in their gaudy robes and their faces painted, while sitting chatting meteocentrale amicably. Photograph supposed to keep a memory is a whole punch.
A visit inside the temple meteocentrale lets learn a little more about the Hindu religion. It is very common for someone meteocentrale to approach offered as a guide. Whether while you walk around the temple, the city, or anywhere else in the city.
My traveling companion, Charo, and I encourage us to move away a bit of Udaipur and moved to the Monsoon Palace, meteocentrale a few kilometers from the city. Built by Maharaja Sajjan Singh and located on top of a mountain, looks more like a fairytale castle that it really is a palace abandoned. Nature has taken over the place and monkeys roam freely throughout the area. We must be careful not to bring any food or drink: monkeys are of considerable size and will not hesitate to fight for food if they smell!
The palace was built in the nineteenth century and was used as an observatory and even as lodging for hunting in the mountains. It is worth a visit, especially if you go to a high place to watch the sunset over Lake Pichola.
But I have to admit that what I like to do when I visit a new city is to walk through its streets. Do in Udaipur, especially for its old part, is quite an experience. I still remember the moment when we suddenly meteocentrale find, down a narrow street, with an elephant led by a teenager climbed on his back. I think I was so impressed that not even occurred meteocentrale to me to take the camera and take a picture ...
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