About Udaipur

The city of udaipur owes its name to its founder Maharana Udai Singh. Udaipur can rightly be called as The Romantic City Of Lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Udaipur is also known as the Venice Of The East. Pichloa lake, Fateh sagar lake, Jaisamand lake, Rajsamand lake, Udai sagar lake and Doodh talai in udaipur are some of the most beautiful lakes in rajasthan. The city of udaipur also boasts of several gardens that are truly a green retreat in the dry lands of rajasthan. Gulab bagh or Sajjan niwas garden in udaipur is the largest garden of rajasthan, Saheliyon ki bari is one of the most beautiful garden and a major tourist destination in the city and the Nehru garden set amidst the fateh sagar lake offers truly an eye-soothing view for any observer.
The city is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake palace which entirely covers a small island in the pichola lake. Fateh prakash palace and City palace are also the beautiful palaces worth watching. Jagdish temple made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture is one of the famous temples of udaipur located in the city palace complex. Its architecture comprises beautifully carved pillars, decorated ceilings, painted walls and lush halls and it is one of the major tourist attraction.
The city of udaipur also presents artifacts of the bygone age by the means of museums. City palace museum, Bhartiyalok kala museum, Shilpgram museum, Ahar museum and Vintage collection of classic car museum offers a glimpse of the items that used to be the part of the regal lifestyle. Other major attraction of the city are Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri, Bagore-ki-haveli, Udaipur solar observatory - Asia's only solar observatory, Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary, Sukhadia circle which is a landmark built on a traffic roundabout in udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain that is lit at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
Udaipur houses some of the most luring hotels ranging from heritage and luxury hotels to economy and budget hotels with world class facilities, romantic escapades, traditional rajasthani hospitality and deft professional service. It is the personalized attention and royal treatment that makes one's stay in udaipur really worthwhile. Since there are so many lakes that has earned the city the title of "City Of Lakes", almost all the rooms in the hotels offer delightful views of serene and placid lake waters or spring green gardens that are always in full bloom.
This blog is a complete tourist guide as it covers all the major attractions of the city one would like to know about and has all the other necessary information with some of the best pictures one would like to view before visiting the place.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Hotel Jagat Retreat

Jagat Retreat Farms is a beautiful cottage resort located in the outskirts of Udaipur. Its just 30 minutes away from the city centre To the West of Udaipur, in the vicinity of the famous Sajjan Garh fort lies JAGAT RETREAT. Set amidst a ring of the rugged Aravali hills, across a rivulet, JAGAT RETREAT is like an oasis with its lush green surroundings. Truly a nature lover's and a bird watcher's paradise. The Retreat is a 'Living Farm' where all the regular farming activities are carried out. The Retreat is owned and managed by a retired Army Major and his family who can trace their ancestry to Shakti Singh ji Shaktawat, the younger brother of the great warrior king - Maharana Pratap. Thus giving you a lifetime experience of true Rajasthani Hospitality, Culture and Heritage. The Retreat promotes organic farming at the farm in which the guests can try a hand.
Accommodation:
The 'Retreat' has Eight well appointed air conditioned cottages with esthetically pleasing interiors and while essentially pragmatic in design, they do carry with them the trimmings of subtle elegance. The Retreat also has Six Royal Swiss tents, which reminds you of the grandeur of the bygone era.
Amenities:
Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Travel Desk, Gardens, Internet, Off Road Parking, Doctor on Call, Laundry Services, Folk dance & Music, Telephone & Fax, Horse & Jeep Safaris.
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