Lake Fatehsagar
The charm of Udaipur is incomplete without Fateh Sagar Lake , which is situated in the north of Lake Pichola and is connected to it through a canal . It is also one of the major tourist attractions in Udaipur . Taking a boat ride on Lake Fatehsagar is indeed a must-do activity in the city if you are looking for some fun in the city . There are three islands in the lake out of which Nehru Park is the most famous . It is also an ideal place for family outing as it has a zoo .
Saheliyon Ki Bari
‘ The Garden of the Maidens ’ as it literally means , Saheliyon ki Bari was constructed by Maharana Bhopal Singh . Situated in the northern part of the city , this exquisite place was built for the maids who accompanied the Princess to Udaipur ( reckoned to be part of the dowry ). Saheliyon kI Bari was one of those places where the maids could make merry , sing , dance and indulge in recreational activities . The garden is festooned with well-maintained fountains , kiosks , marble elephants and a delightful lotus pool . It is one delightful place that is a must visit in Udaipur !
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is about two hours drive from Udaipur and is truly majestic ! It was built by Rana Kumbha during the 15th century and so far it is considered the most important fort of the Mewar kingdom after Chittorgarh . It is believed that the legendary Mewar warrior Maharana Pratap was born here in the fort . Kumbhalgarh Fort is yet another tourist attraction in Udaipur that one must not miss out on . Along with the fort , one can also visit the famous Haldi Ghati where the great battle involving Maharana Pratap took place .
Ek Lingji Temple
Eklingji Temple is one of the most famous temples of Rajasthan and is located at a distance of 22 km from Udaipur . The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in 734 A . D . by Bappa Rawal . The architecture of the temple is worth praising ; it is a double-storied temple that looks magnificent with its pyramidal style of roof and distinctly carved tower . Inside the main temple is a huge pillared hall or ‘ mandap ’ and on entering the hall one can see a silver image of Nandi . The temple also boasts of a fourfaced idol of Eklingji ( Lord Shiva ) which is made out of black marble and is of the height of around 50 feet . The Shivlinga ( The phallic form of Lord Shiva ) is garlanded by a silver snake and is also the major attraction for devotees .