If you are planning for your
winter vacation in Udaipur forts it is sure give you adventurous
as well as educational experience. As Udaipur possesses a
lengthy royal past so it is quite natural to find innumerable
forts in this city. Though there are some forts that are of
prominent importance compared to others also much of the royal
splendor of forts are lost. But one thing remains the same
for all the famous and little known forts of Udaipur. Udaipur
forts tour can widen your knowledge about the rich multicultural
heritage of India.
Travel to Udaipur Forts
The most common Udaipur fort, which is a favorite among the
tourists to spend their vacation, is the City Palace. The
breathtaking view of Lake Pichola from the top of the city
palace is the most favorite attraction for any outsider. The
construction of the city palace had begun during the reign
of Maharana Udai Singh, which was later completed by his predecessors.
While visiting the palace you will enter it through 'elephant
gate' or 'Hathi Pol'. After crossing the 'Bari Pol' or Big
gate you come near the triple gate or 'Tripolia'. In this
triple gate there was a custom that the Maharanas weighed
them against gold and silver. And the weighed amount of gold
and silver was given to the poor. In this palace there is
a balcony known as Suraj Gokhada or 'the balcony of the sun'
where the Maharana used to stand and sympathize to the citizens
during the difficult times. The 'Mor Chowk' is otherwise known
as peacock square because of it cool blue glass peacock, which
has been carved and studded in the walls of the fort. There
are innumerable rooms in this palace each with a distinct
art type.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The other prominent fort that can also be toured in Udaipur
city is the Fateh Prakash Palace, which is decked up by the
unique and gorgeous painting of Mewar School. Though this
regal palace has been taken up the hotel industry but still
the honorable customs that were practiced during the reign
of Maharana Fateh Singh is still been practiced till this
date.
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