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Jaisamand Lake |
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Jaisamand Lake -
(51 Kms) Constructed by Rana Jai Singh in 1691. This
artificial lake is considered to be the world's 2nd largest
artificial lake. There are beautiful marble "Chhatris" around
the dam eash with an Elephant in the front. Nearby is a
wildlife sanctuary. |
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Bhartiya Lok
Lala Mandal |
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A museum of folk
art. Puppeteers regularly put on shows here. |
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Eklingi |
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Eklingi - (22
Kms) Chiselled out of sandstone and marble, a complex of 108
temples enclosed by high walls. Built in 734 these Hindu
temples are devoted to the family deity of the rulers of Mewar. |
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Saheliyon Ki
Bari - (Garden of the Maids of Honour) |
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It is a most
attractive retreat for the ladies of the Royal Household.
Designed by the Maharana Fateh Singh. It consists of beautiful
lawns, gardens and fountains. |
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Sola Khamba |
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As
the name suggest, Sola Khamba means 16 pillars. This monument
has 16 pillars that support its roof |
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Nagda
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Nagda - (26 Kms)
The ancient and prosperous capital of Mewar. Even after
countless assaults by invaders the two temples of Jas and Bahu
still stand.
Jadish Temple - Dedicated to Vishnu, the preserver, this
temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. |
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Lake Pichola |
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The beautiful
Lake Pichola derives its name from a nearby village Picholi.
Udai Singh built a dam and from then the lake has become a
meeting place for more than two hundred species of migratory
and resident birds. |
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City
Palace/Museum |
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The City Palace
and built in 1725 with various palaces inside. Dilkush Mahal,
the palace of Krishna Moti Hamahl Sheesh Mahal all ornately
decorated. The museum in the City Palace contains incomparable
historic and artistic heritage, which dates back 14 centuries
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Ranakpur
Temples - (80 Kms) |
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One of the
biggest and most important of Jain temples in India The main
temple is the Chaumukha or "Four faced" temple dedicated to
Adinathji and dates back to early 15th century. There are 1444
pillars in the temple and none of them similarly carved. |
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