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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
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