GLIMPSE OF RAJASTHAN

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Today the blog is about My Visit to the regions of Rajasthan during my last year of Diploma in the year 2013. There are three major places which I visited in Rajasthan

1)MOUNT ABU

2)UDAIPUR

3)CHITTORGARH

We went there by Bus as of all arrangement made by our college as it was a college trip.  This tour is a combined tour of 5 days which consist of Gujarat & Rajasthan But in this blog I will only share about the Rajasthan & a new dedicated Blog will be published on the blog channel about the places in Gujarat. We routed from Nasik-Saputara-Baroda-Ghandinagar-Ambaji-Mount Abu. Yes, we visited all this places and then on the 4^th day we went to the Mount Abu.

MOUNT ABU

Mount Abu is a Very Wonderful & Amazing Place to Explore. It was well situated on the top of the huge mountain. The height of the mount Abu is nearly 5500 ft. approx. As the height of the mountain people are not permitted to take their vehicles on the top at certain height the base is made to part the private vehicles and from there we have to hire the Local Jeep from the Base at 80/100 Indian rupee per person. Which include the entire site seeing and the travel charges.

SHIV TEMPLE

The first point we visited is Shiv Temple which is hardly a 10 minute ride from the Base. The temple was built in the 15^th century. The construction of temple is very Massive .Also the speciality of the place is that the whole temple (INSIDE) was situated on just Six Huge pillar. The Carving along the wall was very interesting and Every Carving has its own important and secret message according to our Guide. Unfortunately the camera was not allowed so we cannot click the photo of such a massive structure and the great architecture of 15^th century.

GURU SHIKAR

It takes us another 20 minutes ride to reach guru shikar. The guru shikar is the top most place of the region of Mount Abu. As the name Describe Guru Shikar mean Head of all mountains. There we have to take some stair to reach there after reaching the base of guru shikar. There is the small temple of lord “DATTA”. Also there is a Huge “GHANTA (Bell)” near the Temple. As per their belief that if you keep your wish in the mind and rang bell for three times then your wish might get completed (Just Good to know stuff).

GURU SHIKAR

Also there are some local people present there which of them have stall of the rajasthani dresses and some costume of various King along with the accessories and there people use to wear those thing took their nice snapshot. They rent those dresses for just 30/40indian rupee as per the accessories you offer them for. The most loveable thing I found out there is the “KHATWADI STICK” with nice rajasthani design on it.

The view from the guru shikar is mind blowing as it was situated on the top every little thing is been visible from there. The huge valley along the side of the guru shikar is full of the various flowers. We also found out the nice view of “Brahma kumari world spiritual university”. Which is also known as the “OM SHANTI”? Where the some trainer teaches how to deal with various problem of life and & to devote the Almighty God “OM”.

Jain Temple

From there we visited the Jain temple the whole temple is been carved in the white Marble. The architecture of the temple is been inspired by the horse chariot. 

JAIN TEMPLE

            There is a carved idol of god and goddess on the temple in the white marble. The structure of the temple is built in the 16^th century. But the photography is not allowed inside the temple.

By 2 O’ clock in the afternoon we have completed our site seeing at mount Abu and also we have done our lunch now it’s time for us to say good bye to the beautiful mountains of mount Abu and proceed towards the “CITY OF LAKES” i.e. “UDAIPUR”. We reached the hotel by 8 O’ Clock in the Evening. We all went to our respective hotel room and then went down stair for our beautiful dinner arrange in a buffet.

I specially want to suggest the “LAL GHOS” which is the special Mutton Dish from the region of Udaipur. This is the spiciest dish I Ever had in Mutton. And the spices are very well balanced and the smoked flavoured take that dish to the next level.

On the very next day the provided us the Breakfast of the special Rajasthani dishes which include the “Kachori” & “Churma Laddu”. Then we left for our sightseeing in the city of Udaipur

UDAIPUR

Maharana Pratap Singh Statue

              

            This statue is situated on the hill in the Udaipur near Pichola Lake. The statue has a height of about 15 feet approx. This place has a great historical importance as the Maharana UDAI SINGH the king of Udaipur when came back with Panna Dai to the city of Udaipur after the fight between the family member regarding the throne of Udaipur when he was just 13 year. So under that importance the statue of the Maharana PRATAP SINGH. Also on the pillar of statue the Battle of Haldighati is shown along with the Date of Coronation, birth, battle of haldighati & death is provide on pillar.

Chetak breathing last

                     

         There is nice Garden Setup around the Statue with various plant of Flower such as Rose & Lily. As this place is situated on the top of the hill the breath-taking view of the city of Udaipur & the nice breeze of wind flowing making mind fresh.

View from the top at statue

Flowers in the Garden

      

CITY PALACE UDAIPUR

                This is the most beautiful and the most important place in the city of Udaipur. This is the present residence of the present king of the Udaipur and the hierarchy king of the Maharana Pratap Singh. Some part of the Palace is converted in to Museum. This Palace also has the big open space in the Front of the Palace Where Wedding and event is done as this place is open for rent for such Event. The Entrance of the Palace is very magnificent and huge. Along with the Throne On the doors (Entrance) to resist the War of enemy.

Main Entrance of Palace

                 On the main door of the Palace the Royal Symbol of Rajput had been put. Which consist of the two swords in middle along with the Rajput on the right and Bhill on the left of it this symbol is specially been made in respect of bhill for their great support and dedication to the throne king of Udaipur.

Symbol of glory on the door

                 After we enter the palace there is a museum of all the king of Udaipur with special attraction towards Maharana Pratap Singh. The museum consist of the clothes they wore, the weapons the used durin the war which are the special kind of swords and the guns. They also presented the various painting during the age of Maharna Pratap Singh. There is a special dedicated hall for the Maharana Pratap Singh things which consist his two Swords weighted 120 kg and his Warfare Accessories which weighted another 50 kg. It is said that when Maharana Pratap Singh Use to Fight his overall Warfare gears consist of almost 200 kg.

                 There is a place called “SHISH MAHAL” (Room Which Has piece of Glasses with Various Colour). The beauty of that room is the centre of attraction. Also if you glow the torch or the candle it reflect in the way that it glow up the whole room. Hatts of to the engineering of that period.

Kindly note that there is a 30 Indian rupee ticket for each individual and if you want to take camera inside palace then you have to pay 100 Indian rupees for the camera pass.

CHITTORGARH FORT

            After visiting the city palace of Udaipur we went to Chittorgarh fort which is 100 km from there. This is the most awaited place we want to visit. The fort is situated at centre of the chittorgarh city. As we climb the fort as it was situated at a great height from the ground so we hire rickshaws and then we went up. While climbing there are seven doors in between the base and the main entrance of the fort as to safeguard the fort from enemies. This fort is a Capital of Mewar. This fort is situated in the 650 Acers of Land. Also it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Door on Entrance of Fort

First of there we visited the shiv temple which is very unique construction and “SHIV LINGA”. This Shiv Linga is very rare in case as this is only found in two places in India one is in chittorgarh itself & second is in Elephanta Caves at Mumbai. The temple has carving on it.

           

SHIV TEMPLE

Sunset From Shiv Temple

MIRA TEMPLE

             Then we visited the Mira temple which is situated to the centre of the fort. Here the idol of “Lord Shree Krishna” is worshiped but as the belief that mira mata has took her Samadhi in the same idol of lord shree Krishna.

Idol Of shree Krishna With Mira 

JAL MAHAL

            Then we visited the jal mahal. Which is situated at the right corner of the fort. As the name describe the Place is surrounded by water by all four side and at the centre of it the palace is been build. This place is specially built for the Queens. To stay during the summer season as told by guide. There we found some camel and horse for the ride so we took some great ride there & also clicked some awesome & Funny photo of ourselves

JAL Mahal

VIJAY STAMBH

              Then we make our way toward last spot of our tour the “VIJAY STAMBH” (Tower of Victory) which is the to symbol of chittor as bold expression of Triumph. This is built by “RANA KUMBHA” in between 1456 to commemorate his victory over Mahmud shah khalji. The height of the structure is 37.2 metres. Which has nine stories and 160 steps to climb at top? The Stamba is now illuminated during the evenings and gives a beautiful view of Chittor from the top.

VIJAY STAMBH

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