Udaipur is a beautiful city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in India. It is often referred to as the Romantic City of India due to its elegance and romantic ambiance created by its elegant palaces and lovely lakes. The city is also called the City of Lakes and the Venice of the East because of various lakes and palaces on located in the middle of lakes. As names suggest, it is also called the City of Dawn or the City of Rising Sun. It is also sometime called the White City. This beautiful city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in the year of 1568. Today, it is one of the most important destinations for tourism and holiday in India. It attracts a large number of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. And yes, the city never fails to impress them with its many beautiful attractions and opportunity to elegant palaces now converted into heritage hotels.
A well-organized city tour in Udaipur lets tourists a wonderful opportunity to enjoy many romantic palaces and beautiful lakes. Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar lake, Udai Sagar Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake, etc are some beautiful lakes in the city. Lakes here are ideal for boat cruising. A boat cruise over Pichola Lake or Fateh Sagar Lake is a unique experience. Palaces like City Palace, Lake Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Monsoon Palace, Shiv Niwas Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, etc are known for their royal and graceful look. The City Palace of Udaipur is an elegant palace complex housing many courtyards, fabulous pavilions, beautiful corridors & terraces, festooned rooms, and hanging gardens. Tourists can see spectacular views of picturesque Pichola Lake from the upper terraces of the palace complex. The main part of this palace complex now has been converted into a heritage hotel offering royal treat and excellent accommodation facilities for tourists. The Lake Palace is one the most elegant palaces sited in Rajasthan. It lies on an island in the middle of picturesque Pichola Lake. Today, it is a globally famous heritage hotel. Jag Mandir Palace is one another palatial palaces in Pichola Lake. It has been also converted into a grand heritage hotel. The Saheliyon-Ki-Bari (the garden of maids) is also a worth visit attraction of Udaipur City. This gorgeous garden is known for its five spectacular water fountains. This beautiful garden was built for royal ladies and their friends. Jagdish Temple, Jain Temples, Nagda Temples, Folk Art Museum (Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal), Maharana Pratap Memorial, Doodh Talai, Ahar Museum, Neemach Mata Temple, Bohara Ganesh Ji Temple, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Shilpgram, etc other attractions of Udaipur city tours and travels. A trip to Udaipur also provides tourists a wonderful opportunity to visit the magnificent Devigarh Fort Palace and the majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort. Both are sited at the very short distance from the city of Udaipur. Defiantly Udaipur is one of the most important India tourist destinations. You can too enjoy the romantic charm of this beautiful city on your India tours and travels. Today there are many packages are available in the market especially designed for sightseeing in and around Udaipur. Being a very popular tourist destination in India, it is well-connected by rail, road and air with major cities of India like Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, etc.
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Udaipur – A Popular Tourist Destination In India
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010North India Tour – Top Tourist Destinations of Northern India
Friday, July 16th, 2010North India tour provides you a wonderful opportunity to explore some of top tourist destinations of India. There are many popular tourist destinations in northern India appealing tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Varanasi, Kashmir, etc are popular tourist places in northern India. Jaipur â?? the Pink City of India
Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist places of India appealing tourist through out the entire globe. Famously known as the Pink City of India it is the state capital of Rajasthan. There are a number of tourist attractions in this beautiful city. City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar are icons or major landmarks of Jaipur city. City Palace is a beautiful palace complex housing many palatial palaces and terrific temples with gardens and courtyards. The terrific Govind Devji Temple is located inside the City Palace Complex. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Moti Dungri, Albert Hall Museum, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, etc are some other popular tourist places in the city of Jaipur. The city of Jaipur is also a base destination for commencing exciting Rajasthan tours and travels. Almost all the major cities and tourist places of Rajasthan can be conveniently accessed from Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Agra â?? the City of Taj Mahal
Agra is an historical city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is much known for the magnificent Taj Mahal â?? one of Seven Wonders of World. Other popular tourist attractions are Agra Red Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daullah, Buland Darwaza, Akbar’s Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri, Dayal Bagh, Rambagh, etc. Itmad-Ud-Daullah is also known as the Little Taj Mahal or the Baby Taj or the Draft of Taj Mahal. Panch Mahal, Salim-Chisti Mosque, Birbal Mahal and ruins of ancient monuments are attractions of Fatehpur Sikri. Indeed, Agra is considered to be one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. You will certainly enjoy tourism in Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. Delhi â?? the Capital City of India
Delhi is certainly one of the top India tourist destinations with many historical and heritage monuments. This is the home of three UNESCO World Heritage sites â?? Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Sansad Bhawan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Old Fort, Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Akshardham Temple, etc are popular tourist attractions in the city. Varanasi â?? the City of Temples
Varanasi is one of the most popular tourist places of north India tour and travels. It is also a famous Hindu pilgrimage centre. It is also one of the oldest living cities in the world. There are many temples in this holy city. Hence it is often described as the city of temples. Vishwanath Temple is one of the most popular temple attractions in the city. Varanasi is also base to visit Sarnath â?? a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Kashmir â?? the Switzerland of Asia
Kashmir is a beautiful valley and hill town in northern India. Kashmir region includes many beautiful tourist places like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. All these places are endowed with superb and extraordinary nature beauty. Due to exceptional beauty, Kashmir is often referred to as the Paradise on the Earth.
Dubai – a Popular Tourist Destination
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010Dubai is the second largest of the emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates. It was established in the late 1950â??s to serve a tiny coastal settlement. Today, Dubai is a modern metropolis with a population of over 700,000. It offers its citizens the finest in modern comforts. It is known internationally as a premier tourist destination.Dubai has something for everyone, from vacationers seeking a relaxing break away from the pressures of work, to active tourists looking for a new, exciting experience. The emirate is an international conference, exhibition, and leisure travel destination. Dubai has a seemingly endless variety of unique vacation opportunities! Some of the highlights are desert safaris, dune driving; exploring wadis (dry river beds)in four-wheel-drive vehicles; sand-skiing; moonlit Arabian desert barbecues, complete with traditional entertainment; camel racing, horse racing and falconry; cruises in wooden dhow on Dubai Creek or into the Gulf; exploration of the old city souks (markets) and creekside dhow quays. Photographic possibilities include traditional architecture; majestic mosques, magnificent palaces, camel and goat herds, ancient wind towers, dusty Bedouin villages, lush oases and palm groves, and dramatic sunsets. The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. That means that it’s illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset during your stay While Dubai’s official language is Arabic, many people speak English, particularly those who are in business or commerce.Dubai is an incredible place to shop. You can explore everything from modern shopping malls to traditional souks to markets. As a result of Dubai’s low custom duties, goods purchased in Dubai may be less expensive than goods purchased in other countries. For great shopping experiences, try to visit Bur Juman Centre and Al Ghurair Centre.