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From Localities to Tourists, this Udaipur travel guide is your savior this monsoon

Monsoons around Udaipur, if defined in words can be described as actual freedom from scorching hot summers. Light rain showers are boosting for us, and a pleasant welcome to the upcoming joy and pleasure. Late, but Monsoons have arrived in our beautiful Lakecity, and we Udaipurites are all set to welcome them with a warm heart. The scorching summer is finally coming to its drastic end.

Udaipur looks best in the monsoon season and masses, including national and international tourists arrive in the city of lakes to enjoy the beauty of Udaipur which increases fourfold right now.

Here’s a quick and complete Udaipur Travel Guide on how to enjoy Monsoons:

Places to Visit:

Monsoon Palace: Sajjangarh Fort or so-called Monsoon Palace become the hotspots for all the tourist visiting Udaipur during the rainy season. The picturesque view of the city from the top is enthralling.

Fatehsagar Lake and Ambrai Ghat: As soon as the drops from the first rain touch the city, these two places get flooded. With water too, but more with people!

Bahubali Hill: If you wish to witness Sunrise and a Sunset in utmost peace, Bahubali Hill is the way to go for you. The place is situated in the Aravali Ranges surrounding our lake city.

Rayta: Majorly known for the sharp curves, surrounded by the natural valleys and greenery, Rayta gives a magnificent and unseen view of the city. A drive to this place gives a blissful view of Udaipur.

Keleshwar Ji: Situated just a few kilometers away from Pipliya Ji, Keleshwar Waterfall becomes a paradise for all the nature lovers. A bike ride to this place is equally refreshing and rejuvenating as a hot mug of coffee is for a caffeine addict.

The above-listed locations are just a few, we have listed below a few more places that are a must-visit during Monsoons:

Nandeshwar Ji
Madaar Dam
Chandni Village
Jhameshwar Ji
Kundeshwar Mahadev Ji
Kavita Village

Food to eat:

·Pakode (पकोड़े): Whenever we talk about rains in this city, the first thing that’ll ever cross an Udaipurites mind is ‘Pakode’. We won’t be wrong if we call ‘Pakode’, the staple food for the monsoon season.

Vegetable Maggi: Hot and freshly cooked Maggi fully loaded with veggies is the perfect food for all the foodies who wanna enjoy great taste instantly.

Chai: For all the chai-holics, tea has always been an inseparable part of the daily routine life. Chai becomes of utmost importance while it’s raining out there during.

Bread-Bada: Hot Bread-Bada or Bread-Pakoda are seriously a must-try while you are enjoying the monsoons in Udaipur.

Corncob (भुट्टा): ‘Bhutta’ is the most enjoyed food when it comes to haveing some light snacks in the rainy season when you are at Fatehnagar. Various stalls and vendors can be spotted near the famous tourist destinations selling sweet corn and corn cobs. These are specially prepared on coal which gives the corncobs a natural taste and aroma.

Sandwich: We all are mad about cheesy sandwiches filled with our favorite creamy veggies, topped up with lots of cheese and that too in monsoons, wouldn’t it be the best thing ever?
PC: Spoon n Snap

A guide for safety while you are enjoying Monsoons out there:

Take out your raincoats, umbrellas, waterproof shoes and always keep plastic bags handy to avoid your belongings from getting wet.
A shower after you get wet in the rains is a must.
Avoid wearing wet clothes without proper cleaning.
Before cooking green veggies, firstly wash them thoroughly.
Carry and drink boiled and purified water, juices and soups prepared at home only.

We hope this guide will help you to stay fit, healthy and enjoy the refreshing monsoons while you are in the Lakecity.

UdaipurBlog wishes everyone a very HAPPY, HEALTHY and UNFORGETTABLE MONSOON.

आज है हरियाली तीज | जानिए इस त्यौहार के बारे में

आज हरियाली तीज के मौके पर हम आपको इसी के कुछ पहलुओं से अवगत करवाने वाले है। हरियाली तीज का त्यौहार प्रतिवर्ष श्रावण के महीने की शुरुवात में मनाया जाता। देवी पार्वती को समर्पित, तीज का त्यौहार देवी पार्वती और भगवान शिव के मिलन की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है। सावन का महीना और भगवान शिव और देवी पार्वती का पवित्र रिवायत इस त्यौहार का आधार है।

हरियाली तीज का इतिहास

हरियाली तीज का त्यौहार देवी पार्वती का भगवान शिव के प्रति अनंत निष्ठा व प्रेम का प्रतीक है। इस दिन भगवान शिव और देवी पार्वती, हज़ारों सालों के बाद, फिर से, एक हो गए थे। इस त्यौहार के रीति- रिवाज और परंपरा भी प्रेम और निष्ठा के अद्भुत संगम का आधार है। इसका का कुछ विवरण मेवाड़ के इतिहास की प्रसिद्ध किताब, महामहोपाध्याय कविराज श्यामलदास (महाराणा सज्जन सिंह जी के आश्रित कवि) द्वारा रचित “वीर विनोद” में भी मिल जाता है। किताब का अंश कुछ इस प्रकार है-

“श्रावण शुक्ल 3 को तीज का त्यौहार मनाया जाता है। इस त्यौहार को राजपूताना में राजा व प्रजा सब मानते है, और महाराणा जगनिवास महल में पधार कर गोठ जीमते है और रंगीन रस्सों के झूलो पर औरते झूलती और गायन करती है। शाम के वक़्त महाराणा जुलुस के साथ नाव सवार हो कर राग रंग के किनारे पर पहुंचते है। यदि इच्छा हो तो वह से हाथी या घोड़े पर सवार हो कर सीधे महलो में पधार जाते है। पश्चात, जगनिवास महल और बाड़ी महल में वैसी ही तैयारियाँ होती है जैसी गणगौर के उत्सव में बयान की गयी है।”

हरियाली तीज का महत्व

सावन का महीना त्यौहार मनाने योग्य ही तो है क्योंकि वर्षा का आगमन जो होता है भूमि पर। इस दिन, सभी वर्ग की औरते लहरिए-बांधनी साड़ी पहने, गेहेनो और मेहँदी से सज कर देवी पार्वती के दर्शन हेतु जाती है और बाघों में झूले लगाए जाते है। “सावन के झूले” का प्रसंग काफी प्रसिद्ध है। तीज का त्यौहार झूलो के बिना अधूरा सा लगता है और इनकी सजावट भी कुछ राजस्थानी ढंग से की जाती है। चमकीले लाल-पीले-हरे रंग के घाघरा- चोली पहने सभी विवाहित महिलाएँ इन झूलो का आनंद लेती है और साथ ही साथ देवी पार्वती की भक्ति से सराबोर लोक गीत गाती है इसी आशा में की देवी पार्वती सदैव उन पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखेंगी। सावन के गीत गाने की परंपरा भी काफी प्रचलित है। मेहँदी भी काफी प्रचलित और मान्य परंपराओं में से एक है। मेहँदी और चूडियो से सजे हाथ, तीज के पर्व की शोभा में चार चाँद लगा देते है।तीज के त्यौहार पर घेवर का राजस्थान में एक अलग महत्व है। यह पारंपरिक मिठाई मैदा, चीनी और अलग-अलग ड्राई फ्रूट्स सब मिलकर बनी होती है साथ ही साथ इसके ऊपर केसर का छितराव और चाँदी का वर्क चढ़ा होता है। इस मिठाई की आपको दस के आस-पास वैरायटी देखने को मिल जाएगी जिनमें केसर घेवर, पनीर घेवर, मलाई घेवर बहुत प्रसिद्ध है। मिठाई पर घी की मोटी परत होने के बावजूद यह खाने में बेहद सुपाच्य मानी जाती है। तीज पर घेवर को शादीशुदा लड़की को देने का भी परंपरा है। सावन मैं घेवर बनाना उत्तम क्यों रहता है, इसके पीछे कारण यह है की यह सावन की नमी भरे वातावरण को पूर्ण रूप से सोख लेता है जिससे इसका स्वाद बना रहता है। ऐसा माना जाता है कि यह मिठाई वाजिद अली शाह द्वारा जयपुर लाई गई थी। इतने सालों के बाद आज भी घेवर राजस्थान के कई भागों में मिल जाता है।

सावन, हरियाली, लहेरिये, झूले, मेहँदी, घेवर, मालपुए यह सभी इस पर्व के पर्याय है और संस्कृति व श्रद्धा से परिपूर्ण यह पर्व आज भी उसी हर्षोउल्लास से मनाया जाता है और आशा यही है की इसकी गरिमा सदैव यूही बनी रहे।

Already monsoon! Top places to hang out in this summer-monsoon season in Udaipur

Morning you are getting drenched in sweat because of the heat and afternoon you are dipping yourself in the first rain showers in Udaipur. Rains have arrived early this year and we the people of Udaipur, have gotten another chance to step out of our houses. It’s weekend and who doesn’t want to enjoy!!! So here is a list of Top places to hang out in this summer-monsoon season in Udaipur.

Pipliya Ji

This is one of the most beautiful locations in Udaipur and every Udaipurite is totally aware of the fact that this place becomes heaven when it rains. I am sure, many must have started planning or already left for Pipliya Ji!

Monsoon Palace

Monsoon Palace was once the favorite destination of the royal family during the rainy season. Today as soon as it rains, people flock to the Monsoon palace aka Sajjangarh to view the picturesque city during rains.

Ubeshwar Ji

Located on a great height, and midway to Pipliya Ji, the place is situated between beautifully lush hillocks and becomes way beautiful with rains! The pakode wala near the temple is gonna give you the essence of rains, along with chai!

Keleshwar Ji

A few kilometers ahead of Pipliya ji is the Keleshwar Waterfall; somewhere around 10km from Ubeshwar Ji. The road is exciting if you take a bike ride and becomes ‘wow’ with rains.

Rayta

Known for its snake road, fully surrounded by mountains valleys and small green hills it gives a magnificent view of the city and becomes gorgeous in rains. The place gives a panoramic view of the back side of Udaipur- a must visit during the Monsoon season.

Also Read: Monsoon Checklist: We Are All Set To Welcome Monsoon, Are You?

Fatehsagar Lake and Ambrai Ghat

As soon as it rains, two places in Udaipur get flooded. Not with water, but with people! In hundreds, people flock to Ambrai Ghat and Fatehsagar Chowpatty as soon as it rains. And trust me, the sight is worth the traffic jams.

Badi Lake

Not forgetting Lake Badi, the place is already lush and becomes all the more scenic with rains showers. Badi is a popular spot in Udaipur and is ideal for long drives till there in rains.

Where are you going today!!!

Tell us in the comment section below and also tag us on Instagram @udaipurblog with beautiful pictures of our city during rains.

Rainography 2012 – Monsoon finally arrives in Udaipur

It started with light rain showers when the clock ticked 1 a.m. late night; this series of rain showers continued till late evening today. After such a long wait we can finally say that monsoon has arrived, fulfilling the aspirations of the broken hearts which had left the hopes of Rain. To capture this beauty of Rain, I went down in the City to start with my Monsoon Photography Collection for UdaipurBlog – RainoGraphy 2012. 🙂 Do like, share and comment… 😉

Just For Updates :-

It rained around : 25mm in Udaipur City, 175mm in Banswara, Dungarpur – 102mm, Jhadol – 9mm, Gogunda – 10mm, Sagwara – 188mm, Madar Bada – 6mm, Swaroopsagar – 19mm, Udaisagar – 16mm, Nai – 4mm, Kherwara – 40mm, Jaisamand – 69mm, Salumber – 62mm

Readers Clicks :

Photos by : Vikas Sharma

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Photo by : Parag Pancholi

If you have captured any Photos of Rain and want to display them here on UdaipurBlog.com then Email them on info@udaipurblog.com

Winners list for the Monsoon Temptations-2011: Pix.iudaipur.com

This year, monsoon has been very kind to our Udaipur, and in past few days, unfortunately very unkind too. As all our regular readers would be well aware of, iudaipur came up with a month long unique online photography competition for all Udaipies at PiX, from 18^th July to 18^th August 2011.

The entire Team UdaipurBlog had to go under days of great confusion, stress of choosing the Winners as each entry was superb in itself, We had more than 470+ Approved Entries on Site in the very ‘first online competition’ and so today we give away the declarations of the final results.

Given below are the links for the winners. Keep scrolling for the final winners of the contests.

For the winners of week 1:

Day 1: http://pix.iudaipur.com/thirsty-road-finally-get-water.html

Day 2: http://pix.iudaipur.com/foggy-green-land.html

Day 3: http://pix.iudaipur.com/prepration-of-monsoon.html

Day 4: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sajjan-garh-3.html

Day 5: http://pix.iudaipur.com/rim-zim.html

Day 6: http://pix.iudaipur.com/monsoon-kilkari.html

Day 7: http://pix.iudaipur.com/fateh-sagar-every-drop-precious.html

Pick of the Week: http://pix.iudaipur.com/view-of-pichola-in-monsoon.html

For the winners of week 2:

Day 8: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sandol-mata-ji-and-painting-on-water.html

Day 9: http://pix.iudaipur.com/tirdi-road-udaipur.html

Day 10: http://pix.iudaipur.com/view-of-brige.html

Day 11: http://pix.iudaipur.com/som-kagdar-dam-pleasure.html

Day 12: http://pix.iudaipur.com/its-raining.html

Day 13: http://pix.iudaipur.com/view-of-udaipur-from-sajjangarh-with-clouds.html

Day 14: http://pix.iudaipur.com/ab-to-baras-ja-nagda-lake-eklinghji-inviting-monsoon.html

Pick of the Week: http://pix.iudaipur.com/painted-by-nature.html

For the winners of week 3:

Day 15: http://pix.iudaipur.com/monsoonic-eve.html

Day 16: http://pix.iudaipur.com/nature-2.html

Day 17: http://pix.iudaipur.com/a-snap-through-d-leaves.html

Day 18: http://pix.iudaipur.com/breathtaking-scenery.html

Day 19: http://pix.iudaipur.com/kichad.html

Day 20: http://pix.iudaipur.com/green-higway.html

Day 21: http://pix.iudaipur.com/baarish.html

Pick of the Week: http://pix.iudaipur.com/fateh-sagar-6.html

For the winners of week 4:

Day 22: http://pix.iudaipur.com/udaipur-city-of-lakes-2.html

Day 23: http://pix.iudaipur.com/ekling-ji.html

Day 24: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sign-board.html

Day 25: http://pix.iudaipur.com/thirsty-cats.html

Day 26: http://pix.iudaipur.com/towards-sisarma-village-2.html

Day 27: http://pix.iudaipur.com/oneday-it-vll-b-ur-tym.html

Day 28: http://pix.iudaipur.com/a-photo-captured-from-middle-of-jaisamand-lake.html

Day 29: http://pix.iudaipur.com/udaipur-from-my-house.html

Day 30: http://pix.iudaipur.com/cloudes-on-lake.html

Day 31: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sajjangarh-4.html

Pick of the Week: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sajjangarh-2.html

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The viewer’s choice award goes to:

Photographer name: Yuvraj Singh

Photo name: Zawar Mines Heaven

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/zawar-mines-heaven.html

Reason it became the viewer’s choice : 139 shares, 3 tweets, 7 Google +1’s

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The 2^nd Runner-up award goes to:

Photographer name: Harneet Singh

Photo name: Towards Sisarma Village

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/towards-sisarma-village-2.html

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The 1^st Runner-up award goes to:

Photographer name: Saurabh Jain

Photo name: Sajjangarh

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sajjangarh-2.html

And finally the much awaited prize:

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The winner of the monsoon temptations 2011, i.e. 1^st prize award goes to:

Photographer name: Lalit Sharma

Photo name: Ekling Ji

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/ekling-ji.html

The competition was just a jumpstart to introduce you to the new and innovative platform. The shutterbugs’ new hub PiX will be open for all, for all the themes, and not only restricted to monsoon. The topic may range from showing an art, skill, a good click, a discovery, to even social issues, realities and problems faced by anyone in our society, in our Udaipur, or any other part. We all have received great love and support from all the Udaipies, for which we are heartily thankful, and expect your regular presence on this platform, created for all of you 🙂

Monsoon Temptations: Best Pictures of Week 2 – iUdaipur.com

Someone has rightly said “Pictures speak Louder than Words”. So I have no words for these amazing monsoon photography entries. Just check them out and comment about the one you like the most. 🙂

:Here are the Pictures of Week 2 Winners:

Day 8: Painting on water

By: Sandeep upadhyay

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/sandol-mata-ji-and-painting-on-water.html

Day 9: Tirdi road udaipur

By: Devesh Paliwal

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/tirdi-road-udaipur.html

Day 10: View of bridge

By: Hitesh Jethi

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/view-of-brige.html

Day 11: Som kagdar dam PLEASURE

By: Kul Singh

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/som-kagdar-dam-pleasure.html

Day 12: Its raining

By: Apeksha Chaplot

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/its-raining.html

Day 13: View of Udaipur from sajjangarh with clouds

By: Sourabh Tejawat

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/view-of-udaipur-from-sajjangarh-with-clouds.html

Day 14: Inviting Monsoon

By: Vishva Jeet Paneri

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/ab-to-baras-ja-nagda-lake-eklinghji-inviting-monsoon.html

—The Photo Of The Week—

Monsoon Bird: Painted By Nature

By: Kul Singh 🙂

Link: http://pix.iudaipur.com/painted-by-nature.html

All the entries were amazing but our team chose these pictures 🙂 and we hope you all like the pictures 😉

Your Prizes will be announced at the end of the competition.

If you have any queries Call us on: +91-9929067498 (Sanjit)

Hariyali Amavasya: A Photostory of the Tradition and Celebration

Hey friends. First and foremost I would like to extend my warm greetings on the occasion of our tradition and cultural day: Hariyali Amavasya.

As you all might know this year it is being celebrated the 30^th and 31^st of July, where the 31^st will be restricted for the women only. This year saw a great crowd and joy in the fair, as well as the drizzle added to the energy and worked as a stressbuster, and kept the name Hariyali worth its sake. The crowd was huge, the excitement unmatched, all stalls were ready and loaded either with eatables, toys, fancy items, women’s items, etc. People were here with the traditional pupadis or the instrument horning them all the way, and not to forget, the day’s special Malpuas.

For those who were present at the event, and want to feel the same fun again, and also, who unfortunately missed the fair, here I bring you a photostory with some of my best clicks, for the first day at the Hariyali Amavasya fair. Let the pictures speak for themselves.:)

also, do checkout a video of the same

Be Prepared to beat the Monsoon Blues

Can’t wait to have a plate of garma-garam pakodas and hot tea sip by the stalls? But stop, make sure that what you are eating is healthy or not.

Monsoon in my own definition is after scorching hot summer, the rainy showers, which are super relieving for us, and are a hello to joy and pleasure. Though monsoon lessens our sweat, but it also brings many problems with it due to sudden fluctuations in temperature and moisture.

So here, UdaipurBlog brings to you some do’s and don’ts, health and fashion tips so that you can gear up for these rains.

Prepare your rain wears, raincoats, caps, umbrellas, waterproof shoes and plastic sheets. Keep plastic bags in your handbags also to prevent your belongings from getting wet in water.
Go for a walk daily in the morning. The fresh monsoon air will refresh you and open your skin pores for happy skin and happy you.
Don’t do heavy exercise. Instead go for yoga or simple aerobics.
Always take a shower when you are rain soaked. Never wear wet clothes without washing and ironing, otherwise they may cause itching.
Our skin becomes more prone to infections these days. So, do take care of your body hygiene. Add dettol or neem leaves to your bucket while taking bath.
Apply anti-fungal talcum powder to the areas which are more prone to infections like armpits, etc.
The moisture and temperature during rains are the favorable conditions for microbial growth. These also results in poor digestion.
- Therefore, while cooking, firstly wash all vegetables and fruits well, especially the leafy green as they may have hidden worms.
- Add light grilled and tandoori foods cooked in less oil and less salt, loads of seasonal fruits, cereals and vegetables to your meals instead of heavy oily foods.
- In breakfast we may add poha, sandwiches, egg, and cornflakes and avoid stuffed parathas.
- Load up your kitchen and dining tables with Vitamin-C. It is a good antioxidant which helps in viral cold.
- Add ginger to your servings. (Tea and dals).
- Avoid packed juices and junk food, of which most of us are used to.
- Drink boiled and purified water, homemade juices and soups only.

Prepare your wardrobe to drive everyone crazy with your looks.
- Style yourself up with floral prints, pastel shades, sea blue, flora green. They all give you charming fresh look in the monsoons.
- Go for cotton fabrics, loose fitting pants or shorts. These are comfortable and casual and also do not cause any kind of skin allergies.
- Avoid high heels and slippery foot wears. Instead try wooden sole.

Exclusively for girls:
- For glowing skin and healthy hair, apply 1 cup curd plus 1tsp of lime juice to skin and hair and wash off after 15 minutes under rain shower.
- If you are suffering from crack heel problems, then soak your feet in warm water with a pinch of salt for 20 minutes, then wash with cold water and dry with towel.
- A light body massage with mustard or olive oil is the need of season.

So take care of all the above, to stay healthy and charming and enjoy every treat of this awesome season outside.

Wish you all a very HAPPY and HEALTHY MONSOON.

Photograph By: Prasun Bannerjee

Monsoon Aayo re!!

Happy Monsoon Udaipies !! Light and Steady rains for the past 15 hours has eased the Summer heat, the rain started at about 12 last night and from then on its been truly majestic. Chocked roads and batti gul could not stop us from enjoying the fine weather, rain started with Hiran Magri and Savina and then till the time it reached the other end of the city the whole of Udaipur was dripping.

This is the Third Rain and a Beginning to Monsoon. The weather forecast department had suggested that early monsoon would arrive in south Rajasthan by today and that Heavy Rains are expected in the next 48 hours.

With enthusiasm and utter excitement we hope that this time the monsoon comes in handy and leaves behind a brimming Fateh Sagar. So guys enjoy the rain with pakodas and jalebis and have a blast this monsoon ..!!

Here Are a few Pictures of Rain and Udaipur 🙂 Enjoy ..

Monsoon Udaipur — Picture By Yash Sharma

Photos By Mujtaba 🙂

— A Post By Chitransh Joshi 🙂 —

Blessings of the Rain: A Relief from the Sun

One fine Monday morning. Everyone on their routine business. No one could ever imagine that by the evening, intense clouds would be covering up the entire heated up sky. It was about 6 p.m. when the almighty was a bit merciful on the climate of Udaipur and showered his blessings on us in form of rains, beginning with small showers to continuous rain for more than an hour, followed by strong winds and thunders in the sky. Here are few photos showing few of the scenes of the city of Lakes enjoying the first rains in the burning summer. This rain can be a signal for good hope in the coming monsoon season of Udaipur, lets hope we can see Fatehsagar Overflowing again in 2011.

However, few exterior parts of the city faced power cuts which spoilt the mood of both the public and RSEB workers. Reportedly, power supply in few areas was restarted about near midnight, and few areas are still waiting in candle light for the electricity, as assured will be supplied the next morning.

Photos by:-

Prasun Bannerjee
Tushar Dhandharia