Kumbalgarh
Built
by Rana Kumbha in mid 15th century. Kumbalgarh is the second most important
bastion of Mewar, after Chitaurgarh. This is the second most important fort
in entire Rajasthan after Chittaurgarh covering an area of 12 sq km. This
fort fell only once to the army of Akbar and that too because the water
supply of the fort was contaminated by the enemy forces. Even today the fort
is reached with some difficulty so its inaccessibility when it was built can
be imagined. Places of interest are Kumbalgarh fort, Mahavir temple and
Kumbalgarh sanctuary.
Udaipur
Gleaming
in its abundance of lakes and palaces, the enchanting lake city of Udaipur
nestles in a valley among lush hills of the Aravalis, on the banks of the
shimmering Lake Pichola. The main part of the palace converted into Museum,
Lake Palace now converted into a luxury hotel. Pratap Samarak - Hilltop
garden with the statue of Maharana Pratap, Saheho ki Ban, brings to the fore
the unique life style of the royal ladies who once strolled in these
gardens. Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum - A foundation for the preservation of
arts in India and Jag Mandir.
Lucknow
Lucknow
is an enchanting city. A Mixture of down at heel elegance, fascinating charm
and unique culture gives it an irresistible appeal. This is a legacy that it
inherits from more gracious times when the kingdom of Avadh saw the last
great flowering of a civilization that began with the Mughal advent in
India. Places of interest are Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and Chota
Imambara. The Jama Masjid , Lucknow's great mosque, La Martinere, one of the
Lucknow's first, large European style buildings. The state Museum House has
a valuable collection of Gupta and Kushan period finds.
Mandawa
The
Medieval fort of the Mandawa Emerges on the Horizon like a Mirage. A painted
arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaars.
The terrace of castle Mandawa presents a breathtaking view of the town and
the semi arid plains beyond. The havelis of the Chokhanis, Goenkas Nevatia
and Ladia and the Sarafs are extravagantly painted. One of the oldest
frescoes is within the fort itself.
Mount Abu
Rajasthan's
only hill station and a major pilgrim centre. Till about 11th century Mount
Abu was an important Vaishnav and Shiv Pilgrim centre but is today
recognised more as a Jain Pilgrim centre. The Dilwara temples are the best
Jain temples in the country. Nakki Lake surrounded by hills and overlooks
the enormous toad rock. This artificial lake is believed to be dug out by
the Gods themselves with their nails hence its name Nakki.
Neemrana
Neemrana
fort palace is situated on a majestic plateau concealed in a horseshoe
formation of the Arvali ranges, considered the oldest fold mountains in the
world. The beginnings of this rugged Architectural Jewel which rises to nine
levels, dates back to 1464 Ad, making it India's oldest heritage resort.
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