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Sight Address : Laxmi Chowk,Located in the main enclosure of the Zanana Mahal,Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Edit

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Laxmi Chowk is considered as the Courtyard of Goddess Lakshmi. This courtyard is constructed for the Royal lady folks and it is the main courtyard of Queen’s Palace, the Zanana Mahal. It is a well laid Courtyard with many flowering plants and greenish lawns. Laxmi Chowk is a gateway to other main palaces of city palace; It gives access to Badal mahal and rang Bhawan. This imposing courtyard displays a fine collection of beautiful paintings. Many tourists visit this Zanana Mahal courtyard and the evenings are extremely beautiful.

Laxmi Chowk, Udaipur

History

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Laxmi Chowk has been the prime atrium of the Queen’s Palace, the Zanana Mahal. Viewed as the atrium of Goddess Lakshmi, it was constructed especially for royal ladies. The atrium provides access to Rang Bhawan and Bada Mahal. This Courtyard of Goddess Lakshmi is adorned with many flower plants and greenish lawns. A collection of paintings is displayed in the atrium.

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9.30 am- 16.30pm

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October to March

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Morning,afternoon

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cafe isaac ; 91,gangour ghat marg,jagdish chowk | 91,gangour ghat marg,jagdish chowk, Udaipur 313001, India ; Ph/M – 7742727377 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Laxmi Chowk, Udaipur can be accessed by Taxi All the places are well connected by road.

BUS : Frequent Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) buses travel from the main bus stand near the Udaipol gate to other Rajasthani cities, as well as Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad.Private buses, mostly leaving from Station Rd a little south of the main bus stand, operate to destinations including Kota (seat/sleeper Rs.150/200, seven hours), Bundi (Rs.160/220, seven hours), Jaipur (Rs.180/280, seven to eight hours), Jodhpur (Rs.180/250, fi ve to eight hours), Agra (Rs.300/400, 13 hours), Delhi (Rs.450/800, 12 hours), Ahmedabad (Rs.160/260, fi ve hours), Mumbai (Rs.400/600, 15 hours) and Mt Abu (seat Rs.150, four hours). AC buses costing around 50% more are available to Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai; Mumbai even has some Volvo AC services (seat/sleeper around Rs.1200/1500). You can get tickets from plenty of travel agencies, hotels and guesthouses, though you may fi nd commission charges are lower at the ticket offi ces near the departure area.

Train : Direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad are available and the Railway Station is about 4 Km from the city center. The normal fare from anywhere in town is around Rs.50-100. For Reservation and Enquiry at the Railway Station, Contact Tel.: 131, 527390, 483979.

Air :Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur is located at Dabok, 22 km away from the heart of Udaipur city. Many domestic airlines connect the city to most of the major cities in India including Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi and Mumbai. Regular flight services are available from Udaipur to Delhi and Mumbai. Taxi services are offered at a rate of Rs 400 from airport to Udaipur city and reachable by Taxi in 35-45 minutes. International travelers can get connecting flights from Delhi International Airport, which is at a distance of 670 km.
Indian airlines office, Delhi gate- Ph 410999
Jet Airways – 2561105
Kingfi sher Airlines – 1800 2093030

Others : Most of the sightseeing places in Udaipur are centered on Lake Pichola and can be visited by foot. However, to reach the Arrraction hiring a three-wheeler is the best option– the normal fare anywhere in town is around Rs.30. Auto rickshaws (three-wheelers) and Tongas (horse-carts) are easily available as they are the cheapest mode of transport available within the tourist areas and throughout the city. Bicycles are also available on hire all over the city costing around Rs.50 per day.