Introduction
Home to some of the most picturesque locales in India, a tour to Udaipur in India reveals much of the splendor and rich heritage of Rajasthan. A must include in your tour itinerary if you are planning a Tour To Rajasthan, Udaipur or the “City of the Lakes” as it is also known as is a visual treat for city bred visitors. A historian's paradise, Udaipur, like many of the other parts of Rajasthan seems to come straight out of the pages of a history book. Almost every nook and corner of this delightful land, almost every grain of sand which surrounds this desert paradise has a history to relate, stories of a golden past to tell, which add a greater charm to a holiday in Rajasthan. Combining the natural beauty of the land with its rich past are the various Palaces And Forts In Udaipur, notable amongst which is the Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur.
History
Built on the banks of the Lake Pichola and named after Maharana Fateh Singh Ji, one of the best loved rulers in the dynasty of Mewar, who ruled in between the years 1884 to 1935, the Fateh Prakash Palace is one of the most aristocratic architectural marvels of The “Venice of the East”, as well as an important tourist attraction of Udaipur. Today accredited to be one of the most important Heritage Buildings in Rajasthan, this erstwhile palace has been renovated to serve as one of the most popular luxury hotels in Udaipur. The palace is also known for its spectacular collection of crystals as well as antique furniture which makes the palace extremely popular in the eyes of the connoisseurs of the arts from all around the world. The collection, which can be mainly credited to the endeavor of the Maharana Sajjan Singh, who unfortunately could not live to see his collection due to his untimely death, ordered most of the crystals of the palace from the collections of F& C Osler in England are a treat for the visitors who arrive at its grounds today.
Description
Perhaps the most striking part of this palatial mansion is the famous Durbar Hall of the palace, which is made even more impressive by the sparkling crystals of the chandelier, which hangs in the middle of this gigantic hall. Coming, a close second is the jewel studded carpet of the palace which really has to be seen to be believed. A definite must include if you are planning a holiday in Udaipur, the Fateh Prakash Palace promises a taste of the regality of the Rajputs!
