B.Tech in Data Science and Analytics is a new and highly demanded degree course. The ‘Data Scientists’ are required in every sector of the economy. Looking at its futuristic scope, people all over the world are opting for this course. Pacific University is the only University in Rajasthan offering B.Tech in Data Science and Analytics.
Why B.Tech in Data Science and Analytics?
It is to be noted that by the year 2020, there will be almost 2.7 million jobs globally in the field of Data Science and Analytics. Further, it is also anticipated that India would become one of the top three markets for Big Data. This is going to create almost 7 Lacs job openings in India in the field of Data Science and Analytics.
Graduates in B.Tech Data and Analytics are likely to have profiles of a Data Scientist, Enterprise Data Analyst, Data Analytics Specialist, Data Engineer, Business Analyst and a Machine Learning Engineer.
The future prospects for successful students are immense and in all sectors of the economy worldwide. The chances and opportunities are innumerable and extensive.
B.Tech in Data Science and Analytics at Pacific University
Pacific University is one of the leading universities in Rajasthan fulfilling the dreams of many students to have a bright career. The university has introduced a new course in the Bachelor of Technology- Data Science and Analytics.
Below are the major pointers about B.Tech in Data Science And Analytics from Pacific University:
Pacific University has experienced faculty and trainers from industry.
Pacific University concentrates on industry-oriented learning
Focused intake is only 30 students per batch.
Pacific University has industrial collaborations, emphasizing on practical knowledge.
Major recruiters of Data Science and Analytics are:
Google
Facebook
Twitter
IBM
HP
Aditya Birla
TATA
Flipkart
Tech Mahindra
Infosys
Wipro and many more
Specialization Courses in Data Science offered by Pacific University:
Executive Mode: Certification (6 months), Diploma (I year) and Advanced Diploma (2 years)
Regular Mode: PG Diploma (I Year)
You can contact Pacific University at the below-given details:
Coffee is one drink which is the cure for several regular phenomena such as depression, laziness, sleepiness, etc. There are a number of people who cannot even get up from bed until they do not get served with a cup of hot steaming coffee and then shall their normal functions of the day proceed. Apart from that, there are other wonders that this ordinary drink can do. It is quite rich in antioxidants and can literally increase the amount of energy in an individual.
But it wouldn’t satisfy you until the coffee is prepared according to your taste. Hot or cold, the one brewed best is welcomed any time and any day. Since we know the cravings you have for Coffee we have segregated from a number of places and bring to you 5 best places that will serve you coffee just according to your taste.
Fatehsagar
It is not at all possible that we talk about coffee and Fatehsagar is not on the list. The one place which is liked and visited by a number of local and tourist people daily. And one thing that is most consumed here is coffee. There are a number of places in Bombay market (Fatehsagar) that is popular because of their coffee. Be it Sai Sagar for its Cold coffee or Vinod café for its kulhad coffee. Not only that, there is a number of other places there too and several people have several preferences about it whether which one is the best. This actually gives you a chance to try all of them to find out what place treats your tongue best with its coffee.
If you are a true coffee lover, then I bet you that you won’t be able to resist the coffee at this place. A large number of options in front of you would make it really very difficult for you to choose which one to go for. But at the end when you settle for one, your tongue would say thank you to you. Hot coffee, frozen coffee, espresso, frappe, you name it and it’s there. Pair up your favorite coffee with a chocolate muffin and you are just ready for the day.
Address: 14-C, Madhuban, ICICI Bank Lane, Panchwati, Udaipur
The dark coffee, brewed at its best and served in front of you will just take away your heart. It is so good that before you can treat your tongue with it, you have to treat your eyes with it. Americano, Latte, Mocha, Greek Frappe and the list is endless. You will find a number of varieties there, ones whose name you will hear for the first time.
Address: CA Circle, Sector 14, Near Federal Bank, Hiran Magri, Udaipur
Royal Brewmen
The moment you enter the café, the aroma of fresh coffee getting brewed will get filled in your nostrils, watering your mouth and leaving you craving for coffee. If you are one of those whose day doesn’t start without having a cup of steaming hot coffee, then you do not dare miss this place. It serves the best freshly brewed coffee with a number of add-ons in it and this place will surely bring an end to your coffee craving. Want to know more about Cafe Royal Brewmen? Click here.
From seedhi saadi coffee to flavored cappuccino you will get all the variants of coffee here. So one thing is for sure that you will not be able to leave the place without filling your stomach and mind with coffee. Apart from that, the café has a cute theme of panda. So you can spot panda paintings, panda soft toys, and pandas all over the café. There are some games like Uno and foosball that will help you have a leisurely time while sipping on to your favorite coffee.
Address: Shiksha Bhawan Chouraha, Near Swaroop Sagar Lake, Chamanpura, Udaipur
We know the feeling of hot coffee in your hand, lips covered with coffee froth and eyes having a mind-blowing view of the city in monsoons and so these were some suggestions from us to all the coffee lovers of the town if they are still searching for their ideal coffee place. Head out with your friends right now and find out what place from these is going to be your coffee pilgrim.
If you didn’t find your favorite coffee place in the article then share these places with us in the comment section below. You can also write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com
We earlier made a list of places to have unlimited food in Udaipur. We got a lot of requests for listing down the restaurants that serve Thali in Udaipur. So here is a list of the most popular places in Udaipur that will satiate your cravings for having an authentic thali.
Krishna Dal Bati Restro
This restaurant gives you mouthwatering dishes in their thali like Dal Bati Churma, Rice Besan Ke Gate Roti, Dessert, Curd.
Price for the Thali: Rs. 250
Timings: 11 am -4:30 pm and 7 pm-9:30 pm
Contact: +91- 90010 55322
Address: 17, 1st Floor, Hotel Green View Street, Gulab Bagh Road, Brahmpuri, Udaipur
Gordhan Thal
Quite famous Gordhan Thal would serve you a thali comprising the authentic Dal Bati Churma, Rice Besan Ke Gate Roti, Dessert, Curd, Papad. And apart from the that the Thali also has starters!
Price for the Thali: Rs. 270
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 96724 82345
Address: 32, Shopping Center, City Station Road, Udaipole, Udaipur
Laziz Affaire
Giving you a very amazing view from its rooftop, Laziz Affair Serves You starters, 3 types of Sabzi, 1 Dal, Salad, Curd, Rice, 4 Chapati and 1 Sweet.
Another whiplash of great taste is at Punjabi Laziz. The place offers 3 kinds of thali. The most basic one contains Dal Roti, sabzi; the intermediate one has paneer, raita and one added sweet dish. The last and most expensive one has the same eatables as the intermediate one, just with increased quantity.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 99, 150 and 190
Timings: 10 am -10 pm
Contact: +91- 72220 51555
Address: Near Ice Factory, Gulab Bagh Rd, Udaipur
Punjabi Tadka
Punjabi Tadka has myriad of dishes in their thali: you get soup (starters), salads, dal-roti, sabzi, Curd, and the entire main course that one can imagine. The added benefit is the dessert part.
Price of the Thali: Rs 175
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 9828516100
Address: 4, 100 Ft Rd, Near Shubh Kesar Garden & Manglam Palace, Shobhagpura, Udaipur
Padam Thal
Padam Thal is one of the most famous eateries that serves thali in Udaipur. They have Starters, 4 Sabzi, Dal, Kadi, Chapati, Bati, Rice and the whole thali has 16 items in total! Whoa!
Price of the Thali: Rs. 200
Timings: 11 am- 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 098294 31502
Address: Shanti Nagar, Sector 3, Udaipur
Natraj Dining Hall and Restaurant
Ok! With unlimited food, Natraj Dining Hall and Restaurant is the most famous and most munched on Thali in Udaipur. It has all the food that one can ever demand!
Price of the Thali: Rs. 220
Timings: 11 am- 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 97990 31771
Address: 22-24, City Station Road, Near Railway Station, Udaipur
Bawarchi Restaurant
This place has been there for decades now and has been serving great food since then. The Thali here consists of a Sabzi, paneer, starters, desserts, and chapatis.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 160
Timings: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: +91- 9252900500
Address: Delhi Gate, 6, Nehru Bazar Rd, Nayapura, Udaipur
Garden Hotel
Garden Hotel is a beautiful and royal place to have great food. The thali has 4 sabzi, various types of starters, chapati, bati, rice, sweet dish. The food is prepared without onion and garlic.
They have Thali only for lunch and have two kinds of Thali. For the one where you have to visit Udaipuri serves you 3 types of Sabzi, 1 Dal, Dal Bati, Paneer, Raita, Sweet, and Rice. Another one is the takeaway thali or packing thali (as they referred to it when I asked them) which contains all the above dishes and further has lachcha paratha, salad, starter, rice.
Price of the Thali: Rs 149 plus tax and Rs. 199 plus tax
Meera Restaurant is the second place (apart from Natraj) in this list where you can get unlimited food at a very low price. They will give you unlimited Kadi, Aloo-Jeera, Dal, Mix Veg, Dahi, Papad, Boondi Raita! They also have a Punjabi Thali which comprises Shahi Paneer, Salad, 5 Chapati, Dahi, Papad.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 120 (Regular) and Rs 150 (Punjabi Thali)
Timings: 8 am to 10 pm
Contact: 0294 2524030
Address: Nehru Bazar Road, Delhi Gate, Udaipur
Hari-Vedas’
They have two types thalis and have a great taste. The first thali has Paneer Tikka, 1 Sabzi, Gulab Jamun, Raita, 5 Chapati/Lachcha Paratha. The other thali has all the aforementioned dishes with Chach, Gatte ki Sabzi, Dahi Bade.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 150 and Rs. 190
Timings: 11 am-11 pm
Contact: +91- 9509518001
Address: Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur
Khalsa Restaurant
Khalsa is one of the most popular eateries in Udaipur serving great taste at a very nominal price. They have a single thali for which the menu changes every day.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 130
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Contact: +91- 9828066786
Address: 837, university road, North Ayad, Ganapati Nagar, Udaipur
Navidya
Navidya is the restaurant of the hotel Amantra. The thali is ornate and has Dal Bati, other Rajasthani Dishes, Paneer, Rajbhog, Rice, Missi Roti, Papad, Raita etc. This thali is served only for lunch. It is the most expensive one in the list but tastes good.
Price of the Thali: Rs. 400
Timings: 11 am to 3 pm
Contact: +91- 80033 31188
Address: 5-B, Amantra Hotel, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur
हरियाणा के महावीर सिंह फोगाट को तो सब जानते होंगे? आखिर जानेंगे भी क्यों नहीं कुश्ती में उन्होंने देश भर में अपना नाम जो रोशन किया था । उदयपुर में भी कुछ इसी तरह की हस्ती रही थी । महावीर सिंह जी ने तो केवल अपनी बेटियों को कुश्ती के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया था । लेकिन इन्होंने पुरे शहर के लोगों का कुश्ती में प्रवेश कराया । इस हस्ती का नाम है उस्ताद श्री लक्ष्मण सिंह जी ।
दंगल फिल्म के बाद सबसे पहला सवाल यही आता है की क्या वाकई में ये सब असल जिंदगी में होता होगा? क्या पहलवानों की जिंदगी वैसी ही होती है जैसी फिल्मो में दिखायी गयी थी? वैसे इन बातों के अलावा और भी काफी सवाल मेरे मन में आये थे और उनमे से सबसे पहला ये था की आखिर उदयपुर में कुश्ती या wrestling की क्या स्थिति है? क्या यहाँ भी लड़के और लड़कियों को कुश्ती करने से रोका जाता है?
कुछ ऐसे ही सवाल हम सभी के मन में होते है । यही सवाल मुझे खींच कर ले गए उदयपुर के सबसे मशहूर अखाड़े पर जिसका नाम है ‘उस्ताद श्री लक्ष्मण सिंह का अखाड़ा’ ।
अखाड़े पर मेरी मुलाक़ात उस्ताद अर्जुन राजौला जी से हुई । उस्ताद की उम्र 64 साल की है और वह बचपन से ही कुश्ती करते हुए बड़े हुए है । इस मुलाक़ात में कई सवाल जवाब किये मैंने उस्ताद से अखाड़े और कुश्ती के बारे में और उन्होंने हर एक सवाल का काफी सटीक और बखूबी जवाब दिया । आइये पढ़ते है हमारी बातचीत के बारे में ।
इस अखाड़े की स्थापना कब हुई?
“अखाड़े की स्थापना सन 1966 से भी पहले हुई थी । यह अखाड़ा पहले हाथीपोल में हुआ करता था उसके बाद अब स्वरुप सागर पुलिया के पास है । उस्ताद जी ने कहा की उदयपुर में 60 के दशक में करीब 27 अखाड़े हुआ करते थे । धीरे धीरे वे सब बंद होते गए और अब यह संख्या घट कर सिर्फ 5 रह गई है ।”
यहाँ पर क्या क्या कार्यकलाप होते है?
यहाँ की प्रमुख गतिविधि कुश्ती है और उसके अलावा सहस्त्रकला और प्राणायाम होते है ।
आपकी कितनी पीड़ियाँ कुश्ती में रह चुकी है?
“पूरा रजौरा खानदान कुश्ती के लिए ही जाना जाता है । ऐसा समझ लीजिये की कुश्ती का पर्यायवाची ही रजौरा है । राजौरा खानदान की 5-6 पीड़ियाँ कुश्ती में रही । अभी मेरे बेटे कुश्ती के कोच है और अब मेरे पोते भी कुश्ती के अभ्यास में ही लगे हुए है ।”
इस अखाड़े की शुरुआत किसने और क्यों की? क्या रही इस अखाड़े के पीछे की कहानी?
इस अखाड़े की शुरुआत उस्ताद लक्ष्मण सिंह जी ने की थी । असल में उस ज़माने में कुश्ती सिर्फ महलों तक सीमित थी । सिर्फ राजसी लोगों को कुश्ती करने की इजाज़त दी जाती थी । इसके बाद हर समाज के लिए अलग अलग अखाड़े बने । हिन्दू के लिए अलग, मुस्लिम के लिए अलग और छुआछूत की परेशानी के कारण कई समाज के लोगो को अखाड़े में प्रवेश तक नहीं करने दिया जाता था । उस्ताद लक्ष्मण सिंह जी ने फिर इस अखाड़े का निर्माण किया जिसमे पहली बार हर जाति के लोगो को आने की इजाज़त थी । जिन लोगों को पहले किसी भी अखाड़े में नहीं आने दिया जाता था उन्हें भी इस अखाड़े ने स्वीकार किया । उस्ताद लक्ष्मण सिंह जी अपने समय में इतने शक्तिशाली और सज्जन आदमी थे की अखाड़े के पास में मौजूद पुल का नाम उन्ही के नाम पर रखा गया । इस तरह उस्ताद लक्ष्मण सिंह जी भी उदयपुर के महावीर सिंह फोगाट कहे जा सकते है ।
क्या उदयपुर में भी बहुत लोग कुश्ती में दिलचस्पी रखते है?
उदयपुर के लोग कुश्ती में ज्यादा दिलचस्पी नहीं रखते है । इसके पीछे कई कारण है । सबसे पहला तो क्रिकेट जैसे खेलों के चलन के बाद सभी उसी तरह के खेल खेलना चाहते है । बचपन से ही बच्चो के हाथो में बल्ला और गेंद थमा दिया जाता है जिससे आगे चलकर भी वे ऐसे ही खेलों में दिलचस्पी रखते है । ऐसे में कुश्ती को बिलकुल नज़रंदाज़ कर दिया जाता है ।
दूसरा कारण यह भी है कुश्ती जैसे खेल को कई मिथकों का सामना करना पड़ता है । लोग कहते है की कुश्ती करने से इंसान बेवकूफ़ हो जाता है । जबकि असल में कुश्ती एक ऐसा खेल है जिसमे बल के साथ साथ दिमाग का भी इस्तेमाल उतना ही ज़रूरी है जिससे वह एक अच्छी राजनीति बनाकर उस मैच को जीत सके । लोगों का ये भी मानना है की इससे शरीर को कई तरह के नुक्सान होते है । ऐसा नहीं है । एक पहलवान को उच्च आहार लेना होता है जिसमे घी, सूखे मावे जैसी चीज़े होती है । ऐसे में उनका शरीर और ज्यादा अच्छा और मजबूत हो जाता है ।
शहर के सभी युवा सदस्यों को आप क्या सन्देश देना चाहेंगे?
मैं शहर को सभी युवा और उनके माता पिता को भी यह कहना चाहूँगा की कुश्ती कोई बुरा खेल नहीं है । अगर आप स्वस्थ रहना चाहते है, अच्छे आचरण पाना चाहते है, अपने धर्म का पालन करना चाहते है तो कुश्ती ज़रूर कीजिये । कुश्ती आप में ब्रह्मचार्य की भावना पैदा करता है । इसमें आपको काफी उच्च आहार दिया जाता है जो की आपको बुरी आदतें जैसे धुम्रपान, शराब जैसी चीजों से दूर रखता है । उस्ताद श्री लक्ष्मण सिंह के अखाड़े में प्रवेश और अभ्यास करने के लिए किसी तरह का मूल्य नहीं लगता । लगता है तो सिर्फ कड़ी मेहनत और दृढ आत्मविश्वास ।
एक और सवाल पूछा मैंने उस्ताद अर्जुन से की जैसा की भारत में कई जगह होता है और हम फिल्मों में भी देखते ही हैं की लडकियों को कुश्ती नहीं करने दी जाती । उनके माता पिता उन्हें इस तरह के खेल नहीं खेलने देते तो इस पर आप क्या कहना चाहते है ?
उनके इस दिलचस्प जवाब को मैंने कैमरे में कैद कर दिया । अगर आप भी जानना चाहते है तो नीचे दिए हुए विडियो को देखिये ।
लक्ष्मण अखाड़े में जब मैं पहुची तब मुझे एहसास हुआ की वहां एक सिटी बेस्ड टूर्नामेंट चल रहा है । शायद ये मेरी अच्छी किस्मत रही होगी की मुझे इस तरह का मुकाबला देखने को मिला । वहां मैंने बच्चे, जवान, लड़के, लड़कियों सभी को कुश्ती करते हुए देखा । मुझे पता चला की इस मुकाबले में जीतने वाले लोग जिला स्तर पर कुश्ती के लिए अजमेर जायेंगे।
कुछ ऐसे विचार रखने वाले पहलवानों को मैं दिल से सलाम करती हूँ । एक पहलवान की ज़िन्दगी बहुत ही मेहनत, दृढनिश्चय और आत्मबल से भरी होती है । कुश्ती कतई एक आसान खेल नहीं । इसमें भारी बल के साथ तेज़ दिमाग की आवश्यकता होती है ।
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Dhadak Movie’s Trailer starring Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter is out and the romance entwined with the magnificence of Udaipur is a must-watch!
The shooting of the movie Dhadak started somewhere at the end of November 2017 in Udaipur. A lot of people had gathered then to watch the shoot. Udaipurites witnessed the sight of Late veteran actress Sridevi Kapoor with her daughter Janhvi Kapoor at Gangaur Ghat.
The Dhadak Couple shared a lot of pictures from their Udaipur shoot.
There have been a lot of movies, both Bollywood and Hollywood, shot in Udaipur. Dhadak makes an addition to the list! The movie showcases ornate architecture and grandeur of Udaipur at its best!
Watch the trailer for the Movie Dhadak Here:
The movie is directed by Shashank Khaitan is all set to rock the screens on 6th July 2018.
Tell us in the comment section- Will you go to watch this movie in theatres?
Udaipur is well-known for its magnificent palaces, traditional food, scenic lakes, and also the scorching heat that is this season. Almost everyone is talking about the prickling heat that has brought every work to a standstill, but this doesn’t stop us from visiting different places or hanging out with friends at the lakeside, does it?
As the summer season in Rajasthan moves towards its climax, there are some important things all of us must make a note of, in order to beat the heat and keep our bodies hydrated and healthy. Most of us have to head out during the peak hours of the day when the air is very humid. While there are several measures we can take to safeguard ourselves from the hot spell, the best and foolproof way is to gulp down a chilled glass of fruit juice or shake to quench your thirst and keep yourself hydrated at the same time.
There are dozens of juice shops spread across every nook and cranny of the city and we have finally come up with a list of some of the best juice shops in town to put an end to your dehydration woes. Take a look at the following list and try them out for yourself!
1. Manohar Phal Bhandar
Located in the heart of the city, this is one of the most popular juice shops and sees a heavy footfall during the day, most of them being visitors from the hospital looking for a healthy alternative to fried foods and other food items.
One of the most famous sugarcane juice shops in town. Also, the best way to remain hydrated for almost half the price, as compared to other fruit juices.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Town Hall Road, Opp. Kalyan Jewelers, Udaipur
7. Rajasthan Ras Bhandar
A popular choice for many Udaipurites for fresh sugarcane juice. Pocket-friendly and a healthy choice to remain cool.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice.
Starting price – ₹10 – 20/-
Open on – Monday – Sunday
Location – Fateh Memorial, Surajpole Main Chouraha, Udaipur
8. Mahalaxmi Phal Bhandar
They specialize in a variety of thick shakes, including chocolate, strawberry, papaya, banana, etc.
Specialty – Banana shake, Mango shake, etc.
Starting price – ₹30/- onwards
Open on – Monday – Saturday
Location – Surajpole Main Chouraha, Near Star Drycleaners, Udaipur
9. Shri Bhola Juice Bhandar
A favorite spot among students and college goers for lassi and tasty shakes.
Widely popular for its sugarcane juice served with ice cream, this popular spot also serves fast food and other fresh fruit juices in a neat and clean kiosk outside of the JMB premises.
Specialty – Sugarcane juice with ice cream, Watermelon juice, Pineapple juice, etc.
A city is made up of the people that live in it. Udaipur is made up of artists! Be it the narrow alleys or the wide marketplaces, the City of Lakes is flooded with artisans in various fields that entice and awe-inspire travelers from all across the globe. Whether it is wooden toys or zinc furniture or handmade jewelry, everything here is indigenous and from the very roots of the city.
One such community of artists is the Silversmiths. Living in the tapered lanes of the Old City of Udaipur, you will find a number of small ‘Chabutra’ style shops that are business places to one of the most creative people I say. These are the Silversmiths.
I am a fan of silver jewelry, and just in the search for some customized silver ornaments I met this person some 4-5 years back and since then he is my fave!
A couple days back I decided to have a small interview (more of an impromptu chat, like I, always have with him). He mainly does repairing work and has stopped making ornaments. While, if insisted he makes ornaments. He also does piercings in nose, ears etc.
I believe that these people deserve the acknowledgment of their art. Their ways and techniques are old but that’s what the essence of their work is. He makes the smallest and tiniest pieces of silver jewelry by hand and each one is unique in its true sense.
I always get things customized for myself and he does that without losing his patience on me!! (*laughs*)
We asked him to make two nose pins that we could buy. Here, is a small video of him making the two nose pins and talking to us regarding his work. Let’s meet Mr. Yash Kumar Soni.
You can Contact them at:
Yash Kumar Soni: +91-9314937509
Bhupesh Soni: +91- 9887112889
Address: Laxmilaal and Sons (Kundan Art Works), Ganesh Ghati, Old City, Udaipur
Also, if you know any person or a community who indulges in some indigenous and ancient art of any kind, do write to me at fouzia@udaipurblog.com
I would love to hear their story!
Jagdish temple was made by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. Maharana Jagat Singh ruled Udaipur for 25 years from 1628 to 1653. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (the preserver of the universe). It is the largest temple in the city. After 28 years of the construction of the temple, Mughal ruler Aurangzeb wanted the temple to get destroyed and sent his army to do so. But the army of Maharana Raj Singh (ruler of Udaipur back then) didn’t let him do so. And so, Jagdish Mandir was saved from getting destroyed. To know more about Jagdish temple, click here.
Saheliyon ki Bari can be translated as the courtyard of Maiden in English. It is a major garden of the city. Saheliyon ki Badi was built in the year 1710 by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies. It was built for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who came with the princess as a part of her dowry. It has beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions, and elephant-shaped fountains. According to the legend the garden was designed by the king Sangram Singh himself and he presented it to the queen. To know more about Saheliyon ki Bari, click here.
City Palace
City Palace is the palace complex situated on the east bank of Lake Pichola. It was built over a period of 400 years back by Maharana Udai Singh II when he shifted his capital from Chittor district. The palace constantly got addition and modification by other rulers of the dynasty. It is built in both Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. It is designed so beautifully that it overlooks several other historical monuments such as Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, and Neemach Mata temple, and a perfect view of the entire city. To know more about City Palace, click here.
About at a distance of 3 km, Ahar is called Udaipur’s royal cremation ground. It has a total of 372 cenotaphs of around 19 Maharanas who once ruled the city. This spectacular city of domes was built approx. 400 years back. The most striking cenotaph that you will be able to spot will be of Maharana Sangram Singh and the newest was built in the year 2004 of Udaipur’s last Maharana, Bhagwat Singh. At a distance of just 150 m from Ahar Cenotaphs, you can find Ahar government museum which contains copper and pottery objects of more than around 3300-year-old. It also has sculptures of Hindu gods and Jain tirthankars from the 8th and 16th century AD.
Bagore ki Haveli was built by ‘Shree Amarchand Badwa’ who was the Prime minister of Mewar from 1751 to 1778. He remained at the position throughout the reigns of Maharanas Pratap Singh II, Raj Singh II, Ari Singh, and Hamir Singh respectively. After the death of Amarchand, the Haveli was occupied by Nath Singh, a relative of Maharana back then. The property remained in the possession of Mewar state until 1947. After independence the government of India used the site for housing government employees. But after that for almost forty years, the Haveli’s condition got deteriorated and finally, the government handed it to West zone cultural center. West zone cultural center then renovated the Haveli into a museum. To know more about City Palace, click here.
Sajjangarh palace or monsoon palace
The monsoon palace, also called Sajjangarh palace is a hilltop palace at a distance of around 7 km from the city. It was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in the year 1884. It is said that Maharana Sajjan Singh built it at the top of the hill so that he can see his ancestral home which was Chittaurgarh. It was previously owned by the royal family of Mewar and is now owned by the forest department of the government of Rajasthan. The beautiful palace gives you a mind-blowing view of the sunset and is supposedly called monsoon palace because it seems like the palace is floating in the heaven during Monsoon. To know more about Sajjangarh Palace, click here.
Moti Magri
Moti Magri or pearl hill is a memorial of the great Rajput hero Maharana Pratap. There is a bronze statue of Maharana Pratap on the top of the hill with his favorite horse, Chetak. It is said that Chetak was a very brave horse who climbed upon an elephant in the battle of Haldighati which crippled one of his legs. But when he thought that his master needs to be rescued from the battle, he landed him in a safe spot away from the battle with his crippled legs. He also jumped upon a stream while this journey and this led him towards his death. Along with the gardens, smaarak, and a magnificent view, Moti Magri has a hall of heroes which consists of 20 large paintings on the history of Mewar and modals of Chittaurgarh and Haldighati battle. To know more about the brave horse of Maharana Pratap, Chetak, click here.
Ghanta Ghar
Ghanta Ghar which is also called clock tower was built around 130 years back by Maharana Sajjan Singh. The reason for it being built was a conflict between Bohra and Mahajan religion. Then Maharana made them pay 5000 Rs. Each as a penalty and this money was used to build the Ghanta Ghar. That is the reason why Ghanta Ghar is called to be made from the sum of ‘Nazrana and Jhurmana’ (Penalties and punishments). The clock used in it was imported from London. The architecture of the clock is unique and splendid. The length of Ghanta Ghar is around 50 feet. It was city’s first public watch. Know more about Ghanta Ghar here.
Sas Bahu Temple
Sas Bahu or if we refer it to its full name which is Sahastra Bahu is a temple of Lord Vishnu. It is at a distance of 17 km from the city in Nagda. Sas Bahu temple was built back in 10th century AD. Nagda was once an important city for Mewar. It was probably the capital of some Mewar ruler back then. The temple is surrounded by Bagela Lake. Although the temple is now in ruins, one can easily see the magnificent architecture and the beautiful carvings on the walls of the temple. To know more about Sas Bahu temple, click here.
Eklingji temple
Eklingji temple was built by Bappa Rawal who was also the founder of Sisodia clan in Mewar. The original temple was built by Bappa Rawal but it has been renovated and refurbished by the successive rulers. It is said that Bappa Rawal was a firm devotee of Lord Vishnu and that he dedicated his entire kingdom in the feet of the deity. He proclaimed that the kingdom is of the deity and he is ruling it on behalf of the deity. The temple was attacked by the enemies several times but it got rebuilt and reconstructed repeatedly. To know more about Eklingji temple, click here.
Jag Mandir Palace
Jag Mandir Palace is a palace built amidst the Lake Pichola on an island. It was earlier called Gul Mahal. The history of Jag Mandir Palace is dated back to the year 1623. Maharana Karan Singh (1605-1627) extended a helping hand to protect Emperor Shahjahan (before he became the Mughal emperor) from the danger of getting thawed in his campaign. Initially, he was kept safe in city palace along with his wife Mumtaz Mahal and his two children Prince Aurangzeb and Prince Dara. After that, they were shifted to safe refuge, Gul Mahal. Gul Mahal was specially built for Shahjahan. It is said that the inspiration for one of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal, came from Gul Mahal in Shahjahan’s mind. The palace is now converted into a resort. To know more about the Palace, Click here.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The palace was constructed by Fateh Singh who ruled Mewar from 1885 to 1935. The purpose of the palace back then was to serve the esteemed guests of the royal family during any royal functions. And the purpose has still not changed much. It is now converted into a heritage hotel where renowned people stay during their time in Udaipur.
Lake Palace was built under the direction of Maharana Jagat Singh during his ruling time from 1743 to 1746. It was initially called Jagat Niwas or Jan Niwas. Lake Palace was built as a winter palace by Jagat Niwas, however later on the successive rulers used it as a summer resort by holding their durbars in its courtyard. Now, it is converted into a luxury hotel where renowned guests and celebrities stay during their visit to Udaipur. To know more about Lake Palace, click here.
Shiv Niwas Palace
The work of Shiv Niwas Palace was started by Maharana Sajjan Shambhu Singh and finished by his successor Maharana Fateh Singh at the beginning of 20th century. Initially, it was the royal guesthouse for all the royal guests coming to visit the Maharanas. In those times it hosted a number of royal gatherings which includes George V of the United Kingdom in 1905, and Edward the Prince of Wales. But later it became difficult for the royal family to afford the cost of large number of royal residencies that it owned and so along with the Lake Palace, they decided to convert it into an income-generating hotel.
Mewar has always been rich when it comes to its history and culture. While most of us knew some of these places and their history behind, some of these were quite new for us, isn’t it? If you have any feedback regarding the article, you can either share it with us in the comment section below or write to me at juhee@udaipurblog.com.
Udaipur is a city of dreams. People from all around the world have bucket listed Udaipur on a priority and there’s no reason why they shouldn’t. After all, it is one such city which is pretty appealing in every field whether it be history, culture, food, palaces, you name it and it shines already. Oh, and did I tell you it has several other names too such as city of lakes, Kashmir or Rajasthan, Venice of the east, etc.? With all these things, one thing is for sure that when one visits the beautiful city of lakes, he will not only be awestruck by the beauty of the city but on the other hand he will be completely smitten and would want to stay here forever.
But be careful, while you are just getting indulged in the beauty of the city and travelling with all your heart, there are some things which you should better not do, so that at the end of your trip, all that you have is memories and lots and lots of mind-blowing pictures at all the exotic locations.
Do not think of Udaipur as an ordinary city
While we get tired of praising the city, there are so many people out there who think Udaipur as a small town with nothing much to explore. You should never ever do that. It is true that the city is not too large in area but, trust me, it is enough. It is not a drop in the ocean, it is an ocean in a single drop. In fact, the size of the city will be very helpful to you. You won’t have to travel for hours to go from one spot to other, unlike metros where you just spend your whole day and get to visit only 1-2 places. Here you can travel almost 50% of the city roughly in 24 hours. Isn’t it an added perk to the City of Lakes?
You should not utter a single bad word about Fatehsagar
Fatehsagar has been the heart of the city for a very long time. You can spot people chilling at the pal of the Lake at every time of the day, at every season of the year. And on weekends, the place is literally flooded with people. And there’s no reason it shouldn’t. The place, after all, is something where nature shows the most beautiful self. So now that you know the essence of the place, it is quite clear that if you say anything bad about the Lake, the people here might get a bit defensive or it is also possible that they might change your perception towards it.
Do not have some random junk food as your meal
While you are on your visit to Udaipur, do not fill your stomach with ordinary food which you can get all around the country. Rather please your taste buds with the exclusive traditional food of Rajasthan which is Dal Baati. You cannot leave Udaipur without having this delicious delight. Other delicacies which you would want to have in here is Ghatte ki sabzi, Laal Maans (if you are non-vegetarian), Rajma, Ker Sangri, etc. These are all the traditional Rajasthani food which are so delicious that at the end of every bite you will keep licking your fingers.
You should not miss going to the palaces
Udaipur is very rich in terms of its history and culture. It is not, in any way, less than any other city when it comes to royal palatial properties and forts. Which is why it is also called the royal city. There are several palaces and forts which are directly connected to the history of its rulers who used to rule Mewar back then (Udaipur and some more cities combined was called Mewar back then). Forts like Sajjangarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, and palaces such as City Palace, Lake Palace, etc. are the monuments which are standing intact from those times in the city.
If you are a tourist do not go for any other means of shopping instead of street shopping
If you are someone who doesn’t belong to Udaipur, then it would be a mere waste of money if you opt for any other means of shopping instead of street shopping. The main reason behind that is you will not get such forms of clothing, jewelry, and other handicrafts anywhere so you would not want to waste your money on something which you already have or you can get anywhere. You can get traditional clothing items, modern jewelry, different handicrafts, handmade painted t-shirts, paintings, etc. It is suggested that you go shopping in the old city of Udaipur.
Do not forget to praise the beautiful lakes all around
There are a total of 11 lakes in and around the city. Aren’t you astonished by the fact that in such a small city resides a total of 11 lakes? These Lakes involves famous lakes which are Fatehsagar, Pichola, Badi Lake, Udai Sagar and other Lakes such as Swaroop Sagar, Dudh Talai, Goverdhan Sagar, Purohito ka Talaab, Goverdhan Sagar, Madaar, Jaisamand Lake, and Rajsamand Lake. The shocking fact about these lakes is that most of these lakes are artificial, handmade lakes. These lakes are so beautiful and peaceful that they will just take all your worries from your life. You will be actually forced to praise them for their beauty.
Udaipur offers the same amount of peace and serenity to everyone who visits this city. It will just capture your heart right away and keep it here forever. Once you visit the city, you will always yearn to visit again. Well, these were some things which you absolutely not do while on your visit to the amazing City of lakes.
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