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Witness the most epic Cricket Rivalries on the Biggest Screens in Udaipur | Ind vs Pak

Cricket, the most entertaining thing that keeps the heartbeat of this 1.3 Billion strong nation alive, is followed as a religion in India. It is not just a sport for the 1.3 billion Indians of the country, it’s an emotion. The gentleman’s game is the most popular sport in this country and witnesses an unmatched fan following, be it, for the teams or any cricketer in particular. Some of them are not just players, they have biopics made after them as well.

It is the same time of the year again where the cricket fans all across the country just cannot take their eyes off from phones and TV screens.

Yes! ‘ICC Cricket World Cup’ is here.

After the super-exciting finish of IPL season, we all were eagerly waiting for the world cup. Who wouldn’t like to sit and watch our favorite players smash some big sixes and crush the rival team while sitting on a couch? Be it workspaces, classrooms, or any other institution, nobody can ever dream to miss even a single moment of the craziness that spreads during the world cup.

The cherry on the cake for the Indians is, tomorrow, i.e on 16^th June 2019, we will be witnessing the most epic and the biggest rivalry in the Cricket history of all time. Yes, you guessed it right, it’s…

‘INDIA vs PAKISTAN’

With emotions flowing hot in the veins, watching this epic rivalry only gets better when you have a whole gang of people cheering for your favorite team, binging on delectable food and refreshing drinks! Isn’t it?

So here, we have compiled a list of places where you can catch this super-emotional extravaganza live on the big screen with your ‘Cricket-Bhakt’ gang.

The Artist House: The Artist House Udaipur is set in a striking 80-year-old theatre building. The house offers thematic menu drawing from seasonal and global trends of cocktails and scrumptious food. The in-house mixologists experiment with flavors quintessential to the city which makes the place perfect to come and cheer their favorite team this ICC Cricket World Cup.

Location: Near Ashoka Cinema, Thakre Baba Colony, Surajpole, Nada Khada, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 073573 68111/ 073573 68222

Twist Family Lounge & Bar: A place where people meet to celebrate some unforgettable moments especially the ones from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in a twisted manner. Situated in the heart of the city and quoted truly as Udaipur’s one of the most exquisite hangout spot.

Special Offer: Buy beer bucket consisting premium brands like Bira, Kingfisher Ultra, Heineken, Corona and get another bucket of beer at flat 30% off.

Location: Connaught Place, Near Shobhagpura Circle, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 083062 31050

Enigma Restaurant and Lounge: Enigma Restaurant and Lounge have literally got everything a cricket fanatic is looking for. From fine dining to super delicious food to a big screen, Enigma has it all.

Special Offer: Bring your father and get flat 15% discount on all bills on the live screening on Father’s day.

Location: 10 / 11 Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Malla Talai, Udaipur

Contact: 097844 49554

Sun N Moon Restaurant and Cafe: Be it their wacky style of serving food or the simple presentation, that’s quite lit, you are in for an unforgettable treat if you want to watch live matches on a giant screen. Avail discounts and great deals during the 2019 World Cup.

Special Offer: 15% off on food bills up to Rs.1500

20% off on food bills up to Rs.2000

Location: Sun N Moon, Above hotel Udai Niwas, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 090010 06762

AIR Bar & Kitchen: A sprawling rooftop offering a majestic view of the mighty Monsoon Palace is equipped with a fully stocked bar, a 100 ft long live kitchen, a covered discotheque, a specialty community cooking pad and an entertainment zone with live screening, pool table, speed hockey, foosball. Fancy cocktails and classic drinks with a chic food menu from the streets across the world is a perfect companion to cheer for your favorite team this Cricket World Cup.

Special Offer: Cheer for India with your friends & family at AIR, Udaipur’s only rooftop pub & lounge in a five-star resort. Enjoy Beer Bucket with 5 pints @799 or Nonstop Premium drinks at a special rate of @1099 per person, Selected Snacks @199 and get a flat 20% discount on World Cup Special food menu.

Location: JüSTA Sajjangarh resort & spa, Near Sajjangarh Biological park entrance, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 099995 38959

Bluemoon Kinaraz: Enjoy the biggest cricket rivalries of this world cup with the best view of the magnanimous City Palace from lakeside with delicious food, amazing dinner arrangements.

Location: 6, Panch Dewari Marg, Outside Chandpole, Hanuman Ghat, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 094607 26436

Rootage Restaurant And Bar Lounge: With exclusive Interiors and very attractive menu, the Restaurant is located in the heart of the City. With different types of dining spaces which offer cluster spaces, isolated units of different typologies and Dance floor at the center which make Rootage Udaipur’s Biggest Restro Lounge a major attraction for local people and tourist to watch a super-exciting cricket match on big-screen.

Special Offer: Buy 2 get one drink and a dessert free till 7 pm.

Location: Ground Floor, Ashoka Cinema Premises, Surajpole, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact : 072300 19831

Blu Feather Hotel & Spa: Inspired by the elegant and magnificent peacock, Blu feather is designed to host visitors at Udaipur with the utmost care, comfort, and convenience. Love is the key ingredient for all recipes and care is the only formula to manage guests which makes the place the best for any cricket match.

Special Offer: 1 + 1 on Whiskey for 16^th June,19

Location: 4, Pratap Nagar Rd, Bhuwana Sukher By Pass, Udaipur 313001

Contact: 091166 99791

La favela by Aqua Lounge: A restaurant where you can be yourself without pretending anything. Just unculture yourself to break the rules. Get tipsy to the beats of fun, chill and cheer your favorite team over delectable food and refreshing drinks.

Location: Plot No.1, Cross Way Building, 3rd floor, Near Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 096496 86364

Level 5 Rooftop Bistro: One of the best places to go if you want to watch live sports screening. Enjoy delicious food with rejuvenating drinks and more with your favorite game screened live for you.

Location: 57/2, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001

Contact: 082335 00000

The Balcony: “THE BALCONY” was made with a vision of Giving City of Udaipur a Gourmet Experience with a Casual Environment & hangout Place. The place is open for all age group. A Causal Diner is designed to enchant the audience. The rustic-looking, fashionable eatery, with Teal Colors makes the place most suitable to enjoy a super-exciting cricket match.

Location: Shop No.1, 1st Floor Hazareshwar Colony, Opp Hanuman temple, Court Chouraha, Udaipur, 313001

Contact: 091166 29569

Let’s support the ‘Men In Blue’ to bring the Cup back home.

#BleedBlue

These are some of the major places screening ICC Cricket World Cup matches along with a really amazing variety of food and refreshing drinks.

Share with us, your favorite Cricket World Cup memories in the comments section below.

Celebrate winters in the land of sand- Winter Festival at Mount Abu!

29^th and 30^th December 2018 will mark the celebration of an amazing and different festival organized at the ‘hill station’ of Rajasthan- Mount Abu Nr. Udaipur. This festival is known as the Winter Festival in Mount Abu. This festival pays tribute to the astounding culture and heritage of the state of royals, Rajasthan. So, without any further delay let us get to know this ‘much-talked’ about festival of Rajasthan.

Winter Festival at Mount Abu:

The festival is an eclectic amalgamation of a unique effervescence of the culture of Rajasthan. It houses awe-striking handicrafts, folk dance performances including Daph, Ghoomar, Gair and authentic food options contributed by craftsmen and performers from every corner of the state. The festival will commence on 29^th of December and will conclude on 30^th December 2018- this two-day fest brings together the spirit of Rajasthan.

Besides the aforementioned, the Winter Festival at Mount Abu or Mount Abu Festival also hosts sports and other entertainment activities like kite flying, boat rowing and some creative activities like poetry reading sessions and many more.

A noteworthy point about the festival is that it is the only festival in Rajasthan where cricket has been introduced as a part the festival.

The commencement and culmination of the Winter festival:

A lavish procession through the city marks the beginning of the Mount Abu Festival. It ends at the very famous Nakki Jheel with a ceremony in the evening called the Deepdan.

In this Deepdan ceremony, hundreds of ‘Deep’ or Diya (earthen lamps) are let to float in the waters of Nakki Lake. The sight of these buoyant diyas is amazing to watch. The festival also highlights a series of processions organized by the local authorities.

How to reach Mount Abu:

The Udaipur Airport is the closest and is located 175 kilometers away from Mt Abu. You can also take a bus, cab or local transport to reach Mt Abu from Udaipur.

Undoubtedly, these fair, festivals and processions make Rajasthan one of the richest state in terms of culture and heritage. So, if you are in Udaipur in the same time span, then you must visit the Winter Festival at Mount Abu or Mount Abu Festival and enjoy the glistening beauty and season of winter in Rajasthan. Trust me! It is truly incredible!!

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मिठाइयाँ बांटो – दुनिया के सबसे अच्छे शहरों में उदयपुर को तीसरा स्थान

अब तो ऐसी ख़बरों की उदयपुर वालों को आदत हो गयी है। फिर भी बधाइयाँ तो बनती है। इसके हक़दार हैं हम सभी उदयपुरवाले। Travel & Leisure, एक ट्रेवल मैगज़ीन है जो हर साल दुनिया भर के शहरों का सर्वे करती है और उनमें से चुनिन्दा शहरों की रैंकिंग हम तक पहुँचाती है। इस बार T+L (Travel & Leisure) ने दुनिया के टॉप 15 शहरों की रैंकिंग निकली है। इसमें उस शहर का कल्चर, आसपास की स्थिति, खाने-पीने से लेकर शौपिंग तक यानि की ओवरआल वैल्यू को परखा जाता है। ये सभी 15 शहर दुनिया भर से उठाये हैं जिसमें उदयपुर ने बाजी मारकर 3rd रैंक हासिल की है. यह मैगज़ीन अपने रीडर्स से वोटिंग करवाती है।

ये वही मैगज़ीन जिसनें उदयपुर को 2009 में दुनिया का सबसे बेहतरीन शहर घोषित किया था। इस बार भी टॉप फिफ्टीन में इंडिया से सिर्फ़ उदयपुर का ही नाम आया है। दिल्ली और मुंबई जैसे टूरिस्ट डेस्टिनेशन भी पीछे छूट गए हैं।

Sheesh Mahal overlooking Lake Pichola — Photo By: The Leela Palace

उदयपुर न सिर्फ़ यहाँ पर बने पैलेस, होटल्स, म्यूजियम और आर्किटेक्चर की वजह से फेमस है इन सबके अलावा प्राकृतिक रूप से भी उदयपुर धनवान है।

MMCF के चेयरमैन और मैनेजिंग ट्रस्टी, श्रीजी अरविन्द सिंह जी मेवाड़ का कहना है कि, “ये सभी शहरवासियों के लिए गर्व की बात है। मैं सभी गवर्मेंट एजेंसी और टूरिज्म डिपार्टमेंट को बधाई देना चाहता हूँ जिनके लगातार प्रयासों से उदयपुर इस मुकाम को हासिल कर पाया है।”

हर साल बढ़ते टूरिस्ट इस बात की गवाही देते है कि वाक़ई उदयपुर ये मुकाम हासिल करने योग्य है। उदयपुर न सिर्फ़ देसी यहाँ तक की विदेशी पर्यटकों की पहली चॉइस बनता जा रहा है। इस बात का सबूत है ये आंकड़े :-

सन् 2017 में मई महीने तक कुल देसी पर्यटकों की संख्या 2,74,742 थी वहीँ 2018 में बढ़कर 3,11,442 हो गई। अगर विदेशी पर्यटकों की बात की जाए तो लगभग 89,000 के मुकाबले सन् 2018 में लगभग 96,000 विदेशी पर्यटक अब तक उदयपुर घूमने आ चुके हैं।

इनके पीछे कई कारण है जैसे झीलों का भरे रहना, टूरिस्ट डिपार्टमेंट और गवर्मेंट का लगातार इस सेक्शन पर फोकस्ड रहना। सिटी पैलेस म्यूजियम का खुद आगे चल कर इनिशिएटिव लेना, म्यूजियम कल्चर को बढ़ावा देना वगैरा-वगैरा।

लेकिन अब जिम्मेदारी बढ़ जाती है। इतने से खुश होने वाली बात नहीं है। सुधार की गुंजाइश हमेशा बनी रहती है। हमारी और आपकी कोशिश यही रहेगी कि सन् 2009 का इतिहास दुबारा दोहराया जाए। 🙂

T+L की रैंकिंग देखने के लिए इस लिंक को क्लिक कर सकते है :- https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/cities#palace-and-lake-pichola-udaipur-rajasthan-india-03

News Courtesy: NDTV Beeps

Places to Visit in Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is near to Udaipur and people who come to Udaipur are more likely to visit Chittor as well. The place has an avid history and the fort of Chittorgarh is considered the largest in India. The whole place is a tourist friendly place and has a lot to explore. Here we are listing places to visit in Chittorgarh.

Chittorgarh Fort

Places to Visit in Chittorgarh — Source: Trans India Travels

Chittorgarh’s massive hilltop fort is regarded as one of the most outstanding forts of the country. The remarkable fort sits atop a 180-meter-high hill, covering an area of 700 acres. It is believed that the fort was built by the Mauryans in the 7th century and further structures were added to it by the successive Mewar rulers.

The fort had 84 water bodies, out of which only about 22 exist today and hence sometimes it is also known as the Water Fort. These water bodies included ponds, wells, and step wells. These reservoirs can store about 4 billion liters of water!

Time taken to visit: People typically spend up to 2 hours here

Vijay Stambh- Tower of Victory

The Vijay Stambh is a 9 story tower decked by sculptures of Hindu deities. It was built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha to celebrate his victory over Mohamed Khilji.

There are around 157 narrow steps leading to the terrace of the stambh and gives a sight not to be missed!

Kirti Stambh- Tower of Fame

It is said the 22 meters high Tower of Fame was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century A.D. It is dedicated to Adinath, the 1^st Jain Teerthankar; this stambh is decorated by the naked figures of the Digambars. A narrow stairway goes through 7 stories of the tower to the top.

Time taken to visit the two stambh: People typically spend up to 45 min here

Gaumukh Reservoir

Gaumukh means ‘mouth of a Cow’. This reservoir is considered to be sacred- a spring coming from a ‘cow mouth’ situated at the edge of the cliff.

At Gaumukh Reservoir people can also feed the fish present in the tank.

Rana Kumbha Palace

The palace was first built by Bappa Rawal in 734 A.D, later renovated by Maharana Kumbha. Today, the ruined structure of this great historical place is lying in the fort which was once the most massive monument in the fort of Chittorgarh.

Time taken to visit: People typically spend 20 min here

Padmini Palace

It is one of the earliest palaces constructed in India to be completely surrounded by water. It is inscribed on stones near the monument that it was here when the King Rana Ratan Singh showed the beauty of his wife to Alauddin Khilji through a mirror which later on led to the battle and subsequently the act of Jauhar.

Meera Mandir

Build by Maharana Kumbha in 1449, it is the only temple dedicated to Meera Bai, a Rajput princess who gave up her royal life and devoted herself to Lord Krishna. It is believed that she asked her Father in Law, Rana Sanga, to build a temple for her placing centering Lord Krishna.

Time taken to visit: People typically spend 30 min here

Kalika Mata Temple

It is believed that this mother goddess temple was built originally in the 8th century while the upper parts of the structure are more recent. It is dedicated to the Goddess ‘Kali’ who is the deity of the Panwar Clan.

Time taken to visit: People typically spend 30 min here

Fateh Prakash Palace Museum

Build by Maharana Fateh Singh, the property carries his name. It was turned into a museum in the year 1968. This palace, exhibits various kinds of weapons, a rich collection of sculptures from temples and buildings in the Fort.

Timings: 10:00 am to 04:30 pm

Seven Gates of the Fort

To enter into the Fort of Chittorgarh, the person has to go through seven huge gates or Pol. Each gate is different in its name, design and its size. Below is the list of these gates:

Padan Pol
Bhairon Pol
Hanuman Pol
Jorla Pol
Ganesh Pol
Laxman Pol
Ram Pol

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Your trip to Chittorgarh isn’t complete if you haven’t been to the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 50 Sq km and has panthers, wild boars, antelopes, mongoose and migratory birds. The Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 5 km from the Fort of Chittorgarh. Orai Dam and Bassi Dam located within the sanctuary are also prominent attractions of the place.

Sajjangarh Biological Park (zoological garden) in Udaipur

One of the major attractions in the City of Lakes, Udaipur is the Sajjangarh Biological Park, which is a zoological garden. It is located in the foothills of the Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh Palace) and is about 4 km from the city center and 6 km from the city railway station.

The park was inaugurated on 12 April 2015 by Prakash Javdekar, Minister of Environment and Forests, Gulab Chand Kataria, MLA Phoolchand Meena, MP Arjun Lal Meena and Minister Rajkumar Rinva. Sprawling in an area of 36 hectares, it is a home to a massive variety of wildlife.

The main objective of the park is to make people aware of the flora and fauna of the region and otherwise. To create sympathy towards the wild animals, which are ruthlessly killed for benefits and other reasons.

The animals in the park are kept in enclosures and visitors and spot these while on their visit to the park. Further, for taking care of the animals inside the park various measures have been taken and deployed to maintain the health of the fauna present in the Sajjangarh Biological park.

There is a Zoo Hospital for taking care of the ill animals. The Biological park at Udaipur prohibits the usage of plastic covers/bags inside the zoo. There is a Nutrition Center at the zoo which serves to the feed requirements of wild animals of the zoo. There is a full-time experienced veterinarian and a trained compounder to take of the animals. Also, CCTV cameras are installed in the zoo for 24 hours surveillance.

Wildlife at the Sajjangarh Biological Park-

Himalayan Black Bear
Jungle Cat
Leopard
Tiger
Sambar
Striped Hyena
Lion
Indian Porcupine
Common Fox
Sloth Bear
Chital
Blackbuck
Jackal
Chousingha
Chinkara
White Tiger
Gharial
Marsh Crocodile
Star Tortoise

Facilities for the visitors at the Sajjangarh Biological Park-

An easy and spacious Vehicle Parking
Golf carts (ticketed) are available which tour the major routes of the zoo
Drinking water Facility
Rest areas at various points
Canteen facilities
Cycle Facilities also available
Children’s Park for recreational activities
The zoo also provides toilet facilities
Wheel-chairs are available for physically handicapped visitors

Timings of the Sajjangarh Biological Park-

Winter Season

21 October to 15 March

Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm

Tuesday Closed

Summer Season

16 March to 20 October

Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 9 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday Closed

Entry Fee-

The Entry in the Biological park Udaipur is ticketed. Below is the ticket information:

Adult: Rs. 30

Foreign Tourist: Rs. 300

Photography

Camera: Rs. 80

Video Camera: Rs. 200

The Biological Park, Udaipur Prohibits the following activities-

Feeding by the visitors
Vandalism or damages caused by the visitors
Teasing the animals is strictly prohibited
Smoking or consumption of alcohol
Cooked food isn’t allowed

Location:

Sajjan Garh, Main Gate, Malla Talai, Eklavya Colony, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Photos By: Siddharth Nagar

The Largest Fish Aquarium in India- ‘Under The Sun’ Aquarium, Udaipur

The privilege of having the largest fish aquarium in India is something to take pride in. Yes, we are talking about the Fish Aquarium, ‘UNDER THE SUN’, situated close to Vibhuti Park. Located at a hot-spot in Udaipur- the Lake Fatehsagar Paal. Under The Sun is the largest public aquarium gallery in terms of gallons of water, numbers, and species of fish in the entire Nation. Inaugurated on 21st October 2017 by the home minister of Rajasthan, Gulab Chand Ji Kataria, the place has approximately 180 species of fish both from marine and fresh water. Photography is permitted inside the fish aquarium which makes it even more exciting as visitors can carry memories with them.

The aquarium is a 125-meter-long gallery which hosts a number of small as well as large aquariums with various fish.

Variety of fish:

The species of fish have been brought from around the world viz. South America, Brazil, Senegal, Japan, Africa, Malaysia, Congo, Indonesia, America, China, and marine fish are from the Indian Ocean. They also have some of the rare species of fish like Mormyrus Rume, Alligator Gars, Marine Water Stingray, Senegal Dragons, Puffer Fish, Archer Fish and other sea creatures like – Sea Urchins, Sea Anemone, Fire Belly Newts, Indonesian Mud Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Albino frogs, Fresh Water Scampi and more.

There is a marine section where you can see a variety of amazing and unique brackish water fish. This section has 5 Marine Water Aquariums. In which fish like Clownfish, Brown Banded Bombay Shark, Blue-Eyed Yellow Tang, Blue Tang, Sea anemones, Sea Urchins, Hermit Crabs, StarFish, Fox Face Rabbit Fish, Trigger Fish, Two-Spotted Damsel, Blue Damsel, Mono Angel, Emperor Angel Fish, Turbo Snail can be seen.

Management and Structure of the Aquarium:

As you enter the aquarium, a mild music is playing and you come across a beautiful architecture. UIT Udaipur has spent Rs. 2 crores in the construction of the aquarium which is evident, and another 3 crores have been spent on the interiors of the gallery which is even more evident. The whole inside of the place is covered with insulating material and not much light enters the premises, to give the aquatic life their natural habitat.

The aquarium gallery is built and is being managed by the team of Manshapurn Karni Mata Ropeway, headed by Mr. Kailash Khandelwal. Anjali Azad Dubey, known for her green designs at her firm “Pratham Interiors” gave creative consultancy for the interiors of the aqua gallery. The consultancy for procurement, wellbeing, and maintenance of fish is provided by wildlife expert Mr. Aashish Mahesh Baagla who is based in Mumbai.

Opportunities at the Fish Aquarium:

It has good opportunities for the students of the Fisheries college of Udaipur as they can learn about various international breeds of fish and other aquatic animals. Mr. Aashish Mahesh Baagla has trained the students of the Fisheries college, who look after the aquariums under his guidance.

The aquarium poses as a major tourist spot as it drives not only local people but also tourists from the entire globe. As per the management stats, it has a monthly foot-fall of around 50,000 people.

Other attractions at the Under The Sun Fish Aquarium, Udaipur:

World’s First Aqua Trick Art Museum by World Renowned Artist Mr. AP Sreethar
India’s First Aqua Live Virtual Reality Experiences- for feeling sea life in an immersive 360-degree environment. It is an Award Winning oceanic VR Experiences deployed through state of the art and latest VR Gadgetry
Interaction with fish at the Touch Pool where you can feed as well as touch the fish
The OMG Tank- the only fish tank in India where you can get inside and experience life underwater, without getting wet.
A cafeteria for your munching needs
Free high-speed Wi-fi

Tickets at ‘Under The Sun’ fish aquarium Udaipur:

For the Aquarium

Adults: Rs. 118 (inclusive of GST)

Children (Below 15 yrs): Rs. 47 (inclusive of GST)

Foreigners: Rs. 236 (inclusive of GST)

Virtual Reality Experience: Rs. 118 (inclusive of GST)

Trick Art Museum: Rs. 100 (inclusive of GST)

Timings of the Aquarium: 8 am till 11 pm

Address: Fatehsagar Lake Paal, adjacent Vibhuti Park, Udaipur

You can visit their Instagram page for details: @underthesunaquarium

Also, do tell us your experience at the Fish Aquarium at FatehSagar Lake.

Photos by: Siddharth Nagar

Know about Udaipur Wax Museum

Day by day the City of Lakes is developing and expanding its periphery as a tourist hub. Famous for its lakes, havelis and luxe hotels the city added one more tourist spot, the Wax Museum. Situated at Sajjangarh Road, the wax museum is a great attraction for tourists.

Interesting facts about the Udaipur Wax Museum

It is designed as well as inspired by the theme similar to that of the celebrity wax museum at Madame Tussauds, London
The Wax Museum, Udaipur is the fifth wax museum in India and one of its kind in Rajasthan
There are 15 statues in total at the Wax Museum, Udaipur
Earlier there were statues of Hollywood celebrity like Barrack Obama, Michael Jackson, Bruce Willis, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Arnold, Harry Potter, which are replaced by Indian Celebs as of now.
Right now, there are 15 statues, which all are of Indian celebrities like APJ Abdul Kalam, Kalpana Chawla, Mother Teresa, Sachin Pilot, Sachin Tendulkar, Amit Shah, Mahatma Gandhi, Amrita Devi Bishnoi, Maharana Pratap, Padmini, Meera Bai, PM Narendra Modi, LakshyaRaj Singh Mewar, Panna Dhai. There is a statue of Mr. Bean in addition to all these Indian Celebs.
The statues go for maintenance which takes around 6 months and after every two years, the statues are replaced with new ones.
The statues are procured from London
Each statue costs 15 lac Indian Rupees
All the wax statues are kept in an Air Conditioning room maintaining a constant temperature of 32 degrees
The Wax Museum, Udaipur has a horror house, 9D cinema, mirror maze other the wax statues

You can visit the official site of wax museum at Udaipur at Wax Museum Udaipur

Udaipur Wax Museum Tickets:

Wax Museum: Rs. 150

Horror Show: Rs. 100

9 D Cinema: Rs. 150

Mirror Maze: Rs. 80

Combo Pack: Rs. 300

Timings of the Udaipur Wax Museum: 9am to 9pm

The wax museum was inaugurated by Lakshya Raj Singh Mewar of Udaipur in 2016. The museum attracts not only Udaipurites but also a lot of Indian and International tourists. It is a great addition to the city and as photography is allowed, it serves as a superb selfie point for people to have their photographs clicked with celebrities.

Tell us your experience at the Udaipur Wax Museum, did you love it/got amazed by the statues?

Photos By: Siddharth Nagar & Wax Museum Management

Jodhpur’s 24 Gigapixel Image: Zoom into the tiniest detail of the Blue City!

After Udaipur’s Gigapixel image, Pranshu Dubey has come up with an amazing and yet another mesmerizing image of the Blue City Jodhpur. This gigapixel image of Jodhpur is so sharp that you can even see people walking around, windows, panels and every tiny detail. The blue city looks tremendous with Umaid Bhawan standing tall and secluded with its majesty in the background.

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It is truly hypnotizing!

All About Jodhpur’s Gigapixel Image

A gigapixel image is a digital image made up of one billion pixels, which is 1000 times the information captured by a 1-megapixel digital camera!!!

Advanced digital photography technique is what you can call this. Jodhpur’s Gigapixel is made from 351 individual 50-megapixel images which sum up to a total resolution of 24,000 megapixels or 24 gigapixels. (Okay! This is huge!!)

Wondering which camera was used to capture these images? These 351 images were shot on Canon 5ds 50-megapixels. This method of making a gigantic picture/image lies in the beauty and finesse of stitching the images (here 351 images).These images are stitched together to form a brilliant image that can be zoomed in and out!

The prime motive of Pranshu behind making these beautifully epic gigapixel images is to promote tourism in the state of Rajasthan. He is photographer specialized in areas of Aerial Photography, Panoramas and interior/exterior photography for hospitality and infrastructure.

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How Jodhpur’s gigapixel is different than the Udaipur one?

The brand new thing about this Gigapixel image of Jodhpur is that one can zoom anywhere in the picture to watch extreme details and also take a photo of that particular place and share it with their friends.

Connect to Pranshu at:

Website: Pixeldo.com

Instagram: @pranshudubey

He has also created a video similar to that of Jodhpur for Udaipur as well. It was India’s first gigapixel image.

For all those who missed the Udaipur’s Gigapixel image Click Here

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

As Monsoon is progressing bit by bit, the rain deficit June in Udaipur has turned to its positive side. The hot season is coming to its closing stages with some rain showers recently, the Monsoon is what everyone is waiting for.

Udaipur is at its best in the Monsoon Season. A lot of people flock to the city of lakes to watch the seamless beauty of the city. The whole of Udaipur, when gets drenched, make the city look very beautiful during this season.

Udaipur showcases stimulating hues as the monsoon fills up several lakes of this city. Voted as the most romantic city in India, many things in the city are a must-visit or must-do during the Monsoon Season.

Have a look at Your Ultimate Guide to Monsoons in Udaipur. So whether you’re a localite or a tourist, this shall serve you to the best. Thank us later!

Places to Hangout in Udaipur in Monsoon- To see that Ultimate Beauty of the City:

Pipliya Ji

Clouds Descend On The Hills At Pipliya Ji

Located in the countryside of Udaipur, Pipaliya is a small village roughly 20-25 km from the central city. This is one of the most beautiful locations to view in Udaipur, green valleys and lush hillocks on which clouds descend looks like a dream. It is one of the best places when it comes to Rainy Season.

One can easily reach the place, located some 6-7 km from Ubeshwar Ji Temple.

Monsoon Palace- Sajjangarh

Located at a distance of about 5kms from the central city, Monsoon Palace was once the favorite destination of the royal family during the rainy season. The palace is located on a hill and looks like castles from some grand fairy-tale. One can also visit the adjoining Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary if you wish to enjoy Nature at its best.

The way is also very enticing as blind turns give you those chills with an awe-inspiring view of the hills.

Ubeshwar Ji

Ubeshwar Ji is a Shiva temple. It is located about 15km away from Udaipur city and is a residence to the people from Bhil tribes and Rajputs. As it is said that the path traveled to reach a destination is more beautiful than the destination itself, the same is the case with Ubeshwar. Located on a great height, the way is super exciting leading to green mountains and the sound of the wind with the misty atmosphere during rains.

Keleshwar Ji

Keleshwar is yet another Shiva Temple. It is located 30KM away from Udaipur city. People from Bhil tribes reside in this area. Keleshwar Waterfalls are around 10km from Ubeshwar Ji. The road is exciting if you take a bike ride. The serpentine road turns encompassed by lush green valley is like a dream.

Rayta

This place is also known for its serpentine road, fully surrounded by mountains, valleys and small green hillocks give a magnificent view of the scenery. It defines the countryside beauty of the city of Lakes. Rayta has some of the most scenic views one can imagine in Udaipur. The place is located so high that it gives a panoramic view of the back side of Udaipur- a must visit during the Monsoon season.

Apart from these locations, enlisted below are some places which can also be your destination during rains:

Ambrai Ghat
Nandeshwar Ji
Madaar Lake
Badi Lake
T.D Dam
Chandni Village
Jhameshwar Ji
Sisarma
Ganesh tekri
Kundeshwar Mahadev Ji
Kavita Village

What to relish in Udaipur in Monsoons?

Corncob (भुट्टा)

This is the most relished thing when it comes to snacking around at Fateh Sagar. You will find some stalls and vendors selling sweet corn and corn cobs roasted on coal which gives a superb flavor and fragrance to the corn.

Pakode (पकोड़े)

When we talk about rains, Pakode and Chai is a must. It is somewhat a staple in the monsoon season. ‘Aloo-Pyaaz ke Pakode’ with green chutney is what we crave for.

Bread-Bada

There are various small and big outlets which give unmatched bread-Bada or Bread-Pakoda in Udaipur, and seriously they are a must try.

CHAI

Well, for people who are chai-holic like me, tea is an inseparable part of the life. Chai can be called as the National Drink of India. Call it whatever, but Chai has the most significance during rains. When clubbed with Samosas it becomes an undeniable combo!

Best Places to Spend your evenings in Monsoon in Udaipur

A walk at FS

The acronym FS is known to every localite of Udaipur. It stands for Fateh Sagar. The place is the hub of the crowd gathering in the evenings, especially rainy evenings. Taking a walk near the huge lake feels like a dream. A boat ride on Lake Fateh Sagar is indeed a must-do activity in the city if you are looking for some fun in the city.

If you happen to be in the city around the monsoon, voila! -your definition of beauty might change. A slight hint of soft wind is always blowing with drizzle falling on your face; trust me you can never forget the place once you’ve been here.

Boating in Lake Pichola or Fatehsagar

Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes, boating is an inseparable element then. The two major lakes, Pichola and Fateh Sagar, offer boating and if you are a lover of the water, you must try boating.

The boating in Pichola will cost you from INR 150 to 250

The boating in Fathesagar starts from INR 150 to 350 as it offers speedboats too

Udaipur is indeed a beautiful place, attracting a lot of people around the monsoons. Hope, now you are equipped with the do’s in Udaipur in monsoon. Have a great time!

Are you ready to explore: Bikers invite Udaipur for the famous Ambubachi Fair of Assam!

A Bikers’ team is inviting Udaipur for the illustrious Ambubachi Fair of Assam. The noteworthy thing is that we, Udaipurites are invited personally by the group of bikers, who are currently on a 37-day-long India tour. This is for the first time that invitation cards have been published to invite people from across the country to attend this fair. The bikers, who began their journey last month, have already visited states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat, inviting prominent persons, religious heads, devotees etc.

During their visit to Rajasthan, they have invited the religious heads at the Jagdish Temple and the entire Udaipur to attend this auspicious fair.

Generally, tantriks, sadhus, Bauls, aghoras, sannyasinis, khade babas, foreign pilgrims, tourists or foreign scientists visit the Kamakhya temple, where the fair is held in the Nilachal hill, during the festival days. This time, this special bikers’ tour has been arranged by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. so that people can be handed over invitation cards and posters by the representatives from the state.

Know about Ambubachi Fair

The Ambubachi fair is held in Nilachal Hill at Kamakhya temple. Devotees flock to the city of Guwahati in Assam, to become a part of this annual ritual. The fair is devoted to the Mother Nature; apropos of a special reason- to celebrate the annual menstruation cycle (holy cycle) of the head deity of the temple, Devi Kamakhya. During this period, the temple is closed for 3-4 days to visitors, to maintain the privacy of the menstruating deity.

This year the festival is from June 22-26.

It is believed that every year, during the monsoon (Assamese month Ahaar), the Goddess goes through her annual menstruation. This concurs with the river Brahmaputra being in full flow because of monsoon rains.

According to the belief, during this period when the goddess is in her annual Holy cycle, the fertility of mother earth increases. In a practical sense too, the fertility increases as Assam receives heavy rains during this period as the monsoons arrive around this time and this leads to an increase in fertility of the soil. During this time the farmers also stop cultivating their land, as it is believed that it causes disturbance to the menstruating mother earth.

So are you ready to explore and attend this special fair at Assam?