Day 7:
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In the morning after breakfast While going to Udaipur take a
stop at Ranakpur.Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges
of Pali district, 23 kms. away from the Phalna railway station.
Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green
valleys and streams and the heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of
the journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the
liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous
basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines,
twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred
columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately
carved no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in
various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the
assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kgs. whose sound echoes
in the entire complex. This small little township has the some of the most
beautiful temples in marble dedicated to Jain faith.Later proceed to the city of
lakes, established by king Udai Singh, known as Udaipur. Udaipur is famous
for its lakes, gardens and beautiful palaces.Upon arrival at the hotel, check in
and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8:
Post breakfast at the hotel, take a full day sightseeing tour of
the city of Udaipur. Some important places for the sightseeing
are Lake PalaceLake Palace was built by Maharana Jagat
Singh II (1628-52) as a summer palace to escape
the heat of Jaipur. Undoubtedly the most familiar and photogenic feature of
Udaipur, the palace is indeed a reverie in pure white marble. Formerly called
Jag Mandir, the palace is an amazing confection of delicate columns, filigreed
screens, cupolas and fountains. Now converted as a luxury hotel, you can
visit the palace for lunch or afternoon tea.Jag Mandir Jag Mandir, another
island palace in the Lake Pichola was built by Karan Singh in 1615. It derives
its name from Jagat Singh who added to the initial structure. It was never
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