Places to Visit Near Khambhat

Hotel Anand BhawanThirty-second rundown: Built by the Maharana of Mewar nine decades ago to accommodate senior British and Indian officials, Hotel Anand Bhawan later became the official residence of Maharana of Mewar. Soon after India attained independence, it was converted into a state hotel. Perched on top of a hillock, Hotel Anand Bhawan overlooks the beautiful Fateh and Swaroop Sagar Lakes.

A 7 hour journey via train saw us in Udaipur, aka white city or Venice of the East. The narrow lanes, the view of the water and the ghats, lanes that elevate and dip down, tuk-tuks rushing about, temple towers peeking out from above tinier buildings - all this and more bowled me over. And what's more, I had to remind myself that we were indeed in Udaipur and not in Varanasi!

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उदयपुर को दुनिया के सबसे रोमांटिक शहरों में से एक माना जाता है और इसे ठीक ही पूर्व के वेनिस का टैग मिला है। यह एक ऐतिहासिक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है क्योंकि यह कई शताब्दियों से मेवाड़ की राजधानी बना हुआ है। शहर का मुख्य आकर्षण सिटी पैलेस और उछीपुर झील पैलेस है जो पिचोला झील के मध्य में स्थित है। उदयपुर की यात्रा के लिए सबसे अच्छा समय मानसून के मौसम में होगा क्योंकि आपको राजस्थान की छेदने वाली गर्मी से राहत मिलती है।कैसे पहुंचे - उदयपुर में अपना एक रेलवे स्टेशन है जहां पूरे भारतवर्ष से काफी गाड़ियां रोज़ आती हैं | महाराणा प्रताप एयरपोर्ट भी है उदयपुर में तो आप एयरोप्लेन से भी आ सकते हैं | और आप राजस्थान में से ही कही से आ रहे हैं तो अपनी कार से भी आ सकते हैं, सड़कें अच्छी हैं |कहाँ रहें - होटल आशिया हवेली में आप हर सुख सुविधा केवल 1,600 रुपये में पा सकते हैं | आप चाहें तो ये आप अभी ही ये होटल बुक कर सकते हैं बिना पैसे दिए, यहां क्लिक करें |3. चेर्रापुंजी

Udaipur, city of lakes, you lay your eyes anywhere here and you will find beautiful dome like Palaces. The name in itself sounds nothing less than Royalty. Let me tell you, this was beyond Royalty. I was taken in by surprise by Beloved when I entered this Magnificent Historical City. He had discreetly checked me in at Taj Lake Palace.Udaipur, city of Lakes & Palaces has lot of palaces to see and their Current King living in City Palace (Part of it, rest have been converted into Museum). We had planned our trip for 2 days on my Birthday weekend.As soon as we stepped down from the car, we were warmly welcomed by Rose petals being showered over us with drum rolls and then leading our way to their Luxurious yacht-like Jetty.It truly is the "Venice of India". Most of it, the reason why I always visit a new place is my sheer love for food. Having said that, this is the first time after more than a decade I laid my hands on Lamb meat and oh boy their "Lal Maas" is to die for. Everything, right from the Ker Sangri(Local specialised sabzi), Dal Batti Churma to the Nalli Nihari I couldn't get my hands off (mind you, succulent pieces oozing out fiery flavour and cooked till melt-in-the-mouth-perfection).We checked in Taj Lake Palace (Previously known as Jag Niwas Palace and was used as Summer Palace). Pristine white and beautiful sight to behold. We stopped by for delectable dinner at Neel Kamal, where we opted for Royal Thali.Next morning, we headed out for our City Palace tour right beside our hotel. There is an entry ticket and you have to buy separate ticket to use Camera. The City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola is as historically beautiful as the Travel Magazines capture it. Those sturdy pillars adorned with decorative carvings, mirrored & ornamental tile bring back opulence of the era and not to forget, the Classic and Vintage CarCollection that Palace still baosts of. Their jewel in the collection is obviously their 1924 Rolls Royce 20 HP. The Palace has been now converted into museum and if you are into old artefacts then visit to City Palace,Udaipur is must.Our next stop was Saheliyo ki Bari, is a popular tourist attraction built by Rana Sanghram singh and was presented to his Queen, wherein the Queen can stroll and spend her time in leisure with her 48 maids. It is located at the Banks of Fateh Sagar Lake with beautiful Lotus pool & Marble Elephant Fountains.After our tiring tour, we relaxed ourselves to Jiva spa (tip: while vacationing a spa treatment adds zing to your short vacation) Next Day, we planned on knowing the place we were staying. Words short fall to describe Taj Lake Palace.Centrally located amidst Lake Pichola on the island of Jag Niwas, 360 degree view of lake, you cannot miss the sun rise while on sipping your hot cup of Masala Tea making you forget worldly ties & stress. The palace was constructed facing east, allowing its inhabitants to pray to Surya, the Hindu sun god, at the crack of dawn. The walls made of black and white marbles are adorned by semi-precious stones and ornamented niches. Gardens, fountains, pillared terraces and columns line its courtyardsIf you are in any part of Rajasthan, please do not miss on their flavourful Ghevar & Finni. I am die hard fan of their sweets too, dipped and dripping in pure Ghee..

The next day around mid afternoon we reached our destination. Now we reached but we don't no where to go, started asking people about the places, finally 1 auto guy told us about Jagdish temple. Reached the famous temple in Udaipur "The Jagdish temple. Searching for rooms,finally got 1. We left our bags in the room and headed towards the temple to know where we can celebrate the best Holi, got to know that the best place to celebrate Holi in Udaipur is near Jagdish temple. The function of Holika Dahan also Kamudu pyre is celebrated by burning Holika(the devil) was about to start at around 7.30 pm evening near the temple. We rushed to our hotel, got fresh and then rushed to the temple.

Udaipur-Day 1 Udaipur is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples and gardens Its my birth place too :) The climate of Udaipur is tropical, with the mercury staying between a maximum of 45.0°C and a minimum of 28.8°C during summers. Winters are mild with the maximum temperature rising to 28.8°C and the minimum dipping to 2.5°C. The best time to visit is during September to March. Fateh Sagar Lake is my Favorite place in udaipur An artificial lake constructed by Maharana there is lots of activity to Boating, speed boat,motor boat,speed scooter also u can enjoy walk there with nice cool breeze.Even the fast food centres there have pav Bhaji and chinese joints. You can walk around this lake and spend your evening exploring it. Its best known for sun set view too. There are many budget hotels and hostel are available i will recommended to http://www.zostel.com/ and http://bit.ly/2quy64s

The beautiful balconies and towers and jharokas of the city palace give a scenic view of the lake Pichola and the grand city of Udaipur. One of the architectural wonders of Rajasthan the city palace which was built by Maharana Udaisingh in the year 1559 and was continued by his successors till 18th century, boasts of the wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture. The marvelous assortments of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens are a feast to the eyes.

A citadel of Rajasthani tradition and culture, Udaipur is studded with bewitching palaces, glistening lakes and countless narrow, serpentine lanes exploding with a myriad of colours. Tagged as one of the most romantic cities in India, Udaipur is truly a travelers delight in every sense. From shopping for colourful artisanry to clambering around mighty forts brimming with stories of the legends; Udaipur is timeless.

Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ and with a best tourist destination award to prove it, Udaipur sparkles in its completely natural setting of grandiose. Embellished with forts, palaces and temples this ancient city is a marvel. When you’re done taking in its architectural beauty take a sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola or go hiking or trekking on its mountain ridges. In Udaipur you’ll never be lost for things to do. A break from the maddening crowd will do you some good. A visit to Udaipur is definitely worth the visit. It is not only the land of palaces and monuments but of unmatched beauty. A boat ride on Pinchola Lake is a relaxing adventure. The art scene and energy of the local bazaar is what will truly captivate you. Take a horseback ride through the countryside. This is one of the most romantic places all over the country and the world too. The beauty of this princely city can impress anyone. History buffs, nature lovers and peace seekers will have the best time of their life here and there is a lot of good news for the shoppers as well. The beautiful City Palace of Udaipur serves as a visual treat and exploring it feels like a tour of nothing less than a fairy land. Apart from this, the beauty of the Lake Pichola and Lake Fateh Sagar are worth mentioning as well. For a shopping spree, you should definitely check out the wooden toys, Raasthani handicrafts, clothing, paintings, lovely jewelry and antique pieces. It takes around 5 hours to reach Udaipur from Ahmedabad. Head on to neighbouring Rajasthan and get as close to beauty and grandiose as you possibly can when you visit the city of Udaipur. Udaipur has earned the distinction of being hailed as the best tourist destination in India. The city is a marvel dazzling with palaces, forts, and temples and there’s no place better than a sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola to soak in the city’s grand history and architecture. Widely acclaimed as the ‘Kashmir of Rajasthan’, the city of Udaipur is located at a convenient distance of 258 kms from Ahmedabad, thus making it a potential vacation getaway. With the natural grandeur and human maneuver, the city is more than splendid. Surrounded by forts, castles and lakes, it is over flowing with the monuments that our kings those days have left us. The structural design, details and construction are all eye-catching and will exceed your expectations. For a worth-while vacation without discomfiture to your pocket, start packing your bags today!Distance from Ahmadabad - 260 Km