Introduction

On the road to Ranakpur and Mount Abu, you will pass a beautiful, old-world square, Sukhadia Circle, in Udaipur’s northern suburb of Panchwati. It is in fact a large roundabout with a 21-meter-high (70 feet), three-tiered fountain in the centre, and scalloped dishes surmounted by a wheatear motif symbolizing prosperity. There is a beautiful pond encircling the fountain and lush gardens in the vicinity. A popular landmark in Udaipur, Sukhadia Circle was built in 1968 and was opened to public only in 1970.

Beautifully illuminated in evenings, you will see flocks of families, friends and children simply relaxing in the lawns or strolling around the fountain. A favorite meeting place of the locals, the evenings get busier with music playing in the background, and hoards of snack and tea stalls invading the gardens. Enjoy a paddle boat ride on the small moat if you must, or try the mini-train nearby. Somehow kids love to float toy boats in the central pond where the duck-shaped paddle boats jostle for space.

The circle commemorates Rajasthan’s former Chief Minister Mohan Lal Sukhadia, a native of Udaipur. You can take some time out in the evening on your Udaipur tour and visit this beautiful square - its exuberance combined with a quaint charm makes it a nice place to wrap up your day.

Special Attributes

There is a beautiful fountain in the centre of the square surrounded by a pond.

Nuisance

Hawkers and touts

Dressing restrictions

There is no dress restriction, you can wear anything you are comfortable in. However, it is better to avoid wearing revealing/short clothes.

Connectivity

You can easily reach the place from the city by taking a local bus, rickshaw, tonga or taxi.

Enjoyed by

Families especially kids

Exposure

You will be under the open sky, so choose to visit on an overcast day. You can walk barefoot on the grass or enjoy a boat ride. Or make a trip in the evening after sundown when the place is beautifully lit.

Avoidable Season

April, May, June, July, August, September

Facilities

You can enjoy a paddle boat ride on the pond surrounding the beautiful fountain.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

Sundown is the ideal time to visit Sukhadia Circle, when it is dramatically floodlit and the fountain in the centre makes a lovely display of lights and water. Ice-cream carts, balloon sellers, popcorn and peanut hawkers are a common sight here. Spend leisure time strolling or relaxing on its lawn and watching the world go by.

Type of site

A large square with a fountain and garden. It is also a popular picnic destination.