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Nathdwara
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This temple is one of the most celebrated Vaishnava shrines of
lord Krishna. Thousand of pilgrims visit this shrine during the festive season.
Its located 48 kms from Udaipur.
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Kankroli
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Kankroli also known as Dwarkadhish, this temple is famous as a
Vaishnava Temple and ranks very high among all the temples. Its located 65 kms
from the city.
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Eklingji
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Built in 734 AD is the beautifully sculpted temple complex with
108 temples within its high walls. The walled complex encloses an elaborately
pillared hall or ‘mandap’ under a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced
image of Lord Shiva in black marble. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Nagda
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The ancient site dating back to the 6 th century AD is renowned
only for Sas-Bahu Temple with interesting architectures and carvings. |
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Kumbhalgarh
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The fort was renovated in the 19th century. This temple was built
by Maharana Kumbha. The Badal Mahal or Cloud Palace offers a spectacular
bird’s-eye view of the surrounding countryside. Closeby is the Kumbhalgarh
Wildlife Sanctuary with a rich variety of wildlife.
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Jagat
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The splendid and well preserved 10th century temple of Ambika Mata
is known for its intricate carvings in the outer walls. Popularly known as
Khajuraho of Rajasthan.
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Ranakpur |
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The beautifully sculptured Jain temples lies in a tranquil valley
of Aravalis. The main temple is dedicated to Tirthankara Adinath and has 29
halls supported by 1444 pillars. Two Jain temples dedicated to Neminath and
Parsvanath and a Sun Temple a little distance away, are also noteworthy. |
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Jaisamand Lake |
Jaisamand Lake built in 17 th century by Maharana Jai Singh is the
second largest in Asia. Graceful Marble chattris flank the embankment and
beautiful summer places of the Udaipur queens are built on the either side of
the lake.
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