Chhatris of past rulers, Ahar, Udaipur

At Ahar, about 3 kms from the city centre, are numerous chhatris (cenotaphs) commemorating Mewar rulers dating back to the 15th century.

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Udai Pour!

February 15th 2013
Do you have some favourite places in the world? I certainly have – and it’s a long list! Near the very top of that list, however, is a city in India that’s like no other. It has a character you can’t quite put a finger on. It’s brash, it’s beautiful, it’s beguiling - much like many other big Indian cities really, but this one has lakes and mountains on top of some terrific and typic ... read more

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