The "garden of the maids of honor", Sahelion-ki-Bari was designed and laid out early in the eighteenth century as a retreat for ladies of the royal household to spend their time in leisure. The lotus pool, fountains, lawns, flowerbeds, and marble pavilions all combine to make it a captivating place.
An impressive Bronze statue of Maharana Pratap and his favorite and loyal horse "Chetak", who was fiercely protective about his master and stood by him till his last breathe, stands at the top of Moti Magri (Pearl Mount) over looking Fateh Sagar. Local people climb the hill to pay homage to Rana Pratap and his faith full charger "Chetak", who was killed in the battle of Haldighati. There are the ruins of one of the first Udaipur's forts and there is also a charming Japanese Rock Garden not far away.
This oval shaped island garden is situated amidst the Fateh Sagar Lake spread in about 2160 sq .ft. In order to reach this romantic garden, you have to take a boat ride in the lake. The lush green garden with its water fountains, flower gardens and a lilly pond offers truly an eye-soothing view for any observer. The garden also comprises a restaurant where you can enjoy the lip-smacking dishes along with the scenery of green Aravalli Hills.
This is a cultural center and village just outside Udaipur. This crafts village has huts from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa faithfully replicated. Shilpgram provides a platform for the rural craftsmen representing these regions to exhibit their talents. It is a "living ethnographic museum" that gives you a peep into the rural lifestyle of Western India. You can see demonstrations by folk musicians, dancers and artisans from various states. The village is more alive during festival times. The puppet shows and folk dances are really entertaining.
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