city clusters, along the shores of the lake is the palace of the Maharaja.
Within the palace is all the magnificence of the East – peacocks in mosaic on
the walls, floors inlaid with tiles of rare beauty, and roof gardens affording
thrilling views of the panorama below. Sightseeing of Udaipur includes visits
to Sahelion Ki Bari, drive around Fateh Sagar Lake, City Palace, Jagdish
Temple and Gulab Niwas Garden. BOAT RIDE ON LAKE PICHOLA: Visit the
Jag Niwas Palace by motor launch. The palace, built of granite and marble,
covers four acres and is built almost in the middle of the lake. Visit the Barra
Mahal, Khas Mahal and Courts, gardens and Fountains. Also visit Jag Mandir
Palace. Over night in hotel.
Day 9:
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After breakfast drive to Pushkar. Enroute visit Nathdwara –
Built in the early 18th century Nathdwara, 48 Km from
Udaipur, has a simple shrine dedicated to lord Krishna. Also
visit Eklingji – Chiselled out of sandstone and marble,
a complex of 108 temples enclosed by high walls, it was built in 734 AD. The
temple is devoted to the family deity of the rulers of Mewar. Later proceed to
Pushkar.Arrive by early evening 130 Kms from Jaipur on the edge of the
desert lays the tiny town of Pushkar along the bank of Pushkar Lake – an
important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus.Surrounded by hills on three sides,
Pushkar abounds in temples. Of these the most famous is the Brahma temple
– the only temple dedicated to the Lord Brahma in the country.The holy lake
has 52 ghats and pilgrims’ taking a ritual dip in the lake is a common sight.
Every year thousands of devotes throng the lake surround the full moon day
of the Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A
huge and colourful cattle fair, is also held during this time. Evening explore
the Ghats on the lake and visit this colourful town on foot. Overnight Pushkar.
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