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Rajsamand
About Rajsamand | Tourist Attractions in Rajsamand | How To Reach Rajsamand |
Where To Stay in Rajsamand
About Rajsamand
Rajsamand is one of the 33 administrative districts of Rajasthan Carved out from
the erstwhile district of Udaipur established on 10th April, 1991, and named after
the famous lake "Rajsamand" built by Maharana Raj Singh. The district is surrounded
by Ajmer in North, Pali in West, Udaipur in South and Bhilwara in East.
Rajsamand district is considered to be the major producer of Marble in the state
and also single major producer in the country. It has huge resources of marbles
and minerals and industries based on these minerals are located at various places
in the district.
Many embellishing arches and magnificent 'chhatris' adorn the embankment. Sixty-five
kms from Udaipur, it is arguably the most beautiful lake in Rajasthan. There are
beautiful 'torans', gardens and carved 'chhatris' around the lake. The sunset at
the lake is absolutely splendid.
Tourist Attractions in RajsamandThe Pristine Rajsamand Lake:
This royal lake is located 66km from Udaipur, one of the numerous artificial lakes
found in the Mewar region, built by Rana Raj Singh I in 1660. It is 4 miles long
and 1.75 miles wide with continuous water supply from river Gomti.
By the lake is the Nauchowki (Nine Pavilions) - an elegant stepped embankment
with several decorative arches and pavilions built by Raj Singh.
Another interesting feature is 27 stone slabs - Raj Prahasti - carved in 17th century,
which mention the history of the state of Mewar in a verse of 1017 stanzas - the
longest Sanskrit inscription known in India....more on
Rajsamand Lake in Rajsamand
KumbhalGarh:
64 k.m. north west of Udaipur and birthplace of Maharana Pratap, Kumbhalgarh is
the second most important citadel of Mewar after Chittorgarh. The Aravali ranges
protect this impregnable fortress. Thirteen mountain peaks surround it. It is built
on the top most ridges, 914 meters above sea level.
Seven huge and imposing gates stand like sentinels at the approaches and seven ramparts,
one being folded within another with crenellated walls strengthened by rounded bastions
and immense watch towers, make this an impregnable mountain fortress. It was built
by Rana Kumbha (1419-63). It's serpentine 36 kilometers long wall is thick and broad
enough for eight horses to ride abreast.
This wall is second only to the 'Great Wall of China'. There are 360 temples within
the fortress, out of which a Shiva temple placed with huge SHIVALINGA makes it
worth visiting....more on Kumbhalgarh
Fort
Chetak Tomb:
Only 2 km. West of Haldi Ghati, lies the tomb of Chetak. After being seriously wounded
and loosing a leg in the fierce battle of Haldi Ghati, Chetak dutifully carried
his master, Maharana Pratap, safely to this place and at last after crossing a stream,
fell dead. Here stands a monument constructed and dedicated to the memory of this
royal steed.
Adjacent to the tomb, there is a temple of Lord Shiva. It appears that the Great
Animal Chetak lies here in eternal sleep at the feet of his lord 'Pashupatinath'.
Haldi Ghati(The Yellow Vale):
A narrow pass runs south to north-east and ends in a plain where the famous battle
of Haldighati was fought in 1576 between Maharana Pratap and the forces of Emperor
Akbar. The colour of the soil here is yellow like turmeric (Haldi). Hence the valley
is also known as Haldighati.
Badshahibaug situated near the Haldighati is famous for 'CHAITRI-GULAB'. The rose
water and 'Gulkand' (Rose Petal Jam) which has tremendous medicinal value and sweet
taste as well.
British author Col. James Todd described Haldighati as "Thermopile of Mewar" in
his famous book 'Anals and Antiquities of Rajputana'.
How To Reach in Rajsamand
Fly Away: The nearest airport is Udaipur (Dabok), it is about 67 Kms from
Rajsamand.
On Tracks: Direct Train is available from Marwar Junction and Mavli Junction.
On Wheels:Direct Buses are available from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota,
Bhilwara, Ajmer, Beawer, Ahmedabad, Indore and New Delhi.
Where To Stay in Rajsamand
Please visit our exclusive section on Hotels in Rajsamand
to find the best accommodation in Rajsamand.
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