Sunday 25 November 2012

UDAIPUR, INDIA

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located 403 kilometres southwest of the state capital, Jaipur, 248 km west of Kota, and 250 km northeast from Ahmedabad. Udaipur is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency.

The Guhils (Sisodia) clan ruled the Mewar and its capital was shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur after founding city of Udaipur by Maharana Uday Singh. The Mewar province became part of Rajasthan after India became independentApart from its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. It is often called the "Venice of the East", and is also nicknamed the "Lake City". Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.

This post is part of the Scenic Sunday meme.






3 comments:

  1. ♡¸.•°
    Olá, amigo!
    Os monumentos são maravilhosos, mas causa um pouco de estranheza animais como vacas e bois tão integrados à paisagem urbana.
    É uma forma pacífica de interagir com a natureza, não me resta dúvida, mas muito estranha!...
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil

    ✿ °•.¸♡¸.•°✿

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  2. Amazing Race Australia went to India. Such a beautiful country.

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  3. Extraordinary reflections Nick!

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