Monsoon Palace
Udaipur India February 2009
Sajjangarh Fort The summer resort, Monsoon Palace of the Maharajas, atop a hill overlooking all the lakes was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh towards the end of the 19th century. It is now owned by the government an dopen to the public after a long closure. There is nothing much here, however it continues to be an attraction because one can get a commanding view of the City Palace complex and the city. If you go during daytime you can also visit Sajjan Garh Wildlife Sanctuary. This palace had an ingenious way of collecting rain water for consumption all year around. Autorikshow return trip will cost you Rs. 160 including waiting.
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Monsoon Palace UDAIPUR India during monsoon's they went up the mountain to hunt |
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Monsoon Palace side of Palace the palace is 3000 feet above sea level |
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down the path to the gate |
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entrance up to the Palace where they would bring in supplies |
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We were on a ledge where they would stand to hunt during monsoon
you can see the Lake Palace |