Sukhadia Circle is a famous amusement centre in Udaipur. It is located in the city’s northern suburb area, Panchwati. As a matter of fact, it is a large roundabout, but one of its kind.
It has a manmade pond right in the centre of the roundabout that has an exquisite white marble fountain. The artists were spark plugged to design a 21 ft. tall fountain into a Wheat-Ear three-tiered motif that stands as a sign of prosperity.
The cantered pond is surrounded by a lush green garden for families to come and enjoy with their kids and elders alike. The park offers horse rides, camel rides, boat rides and many more activities for the park lovers.
History
Sukhadia Circle is named after the then chief minister of Rajasthan, Late Mohan Lal Sukhadia. The foundation of this beautiful roundabout-cum-park was laid in 1968 and after its completion was inaugurated in 1970.
Entry Fee and Timings
There’s no entry fee as such, but a nominal fee for various rides and activities is charged.
It opens at 6 AM for all early risers and shuts at 9:30 PM.
Speciality
Sukhadia circle is considered to be a significant landmark in Udaipur. Its opulent greenery and fresh feel attract people to spend quality time together with their families. You can even enjoy a puppet show, and self-paddling boat rides on paying a moderate fee.
The evenings will surely add a sprinkle of fun to your visit. The beautiful white marble fountain gets lit up in different colours to glorify the beauty of Sukhadia Circle. Notably, the kids find it quite vibrant and playful to visit this place, with plenty of open areas to cater to their mischievous liveliness.
Things to Do
Sukhadia Circle is a nerve centre for the youths. There’s a lot to do from enjoying a kulhad coffee to eating some lip-smacking roadside delicacies. Opposite the circle is the all-time favourite Sukhadia Circle Chowpaty to linger your taste buds. There are many hotels around to take care of the tourist stay. Small to big stores have come up near the area to get your day to day needs to be met.
Coming back to the Chowpaty, there are plenty of food stalls serving a variety of lip-smacking snacks, shakes, coffees and cold drinks. Every stall has something unique to offer. Chowpaty has been operational for decades and is the food haven for all the street food lovers. The initial owners had become trustworthy enough for people to order from their shop only because of their good relations. Some of the most famous must-visit food stalls at Sukhadia Chowpaty are: –
Chotu Bhai Chat Wala
Chotu Bhai is known for his best Pani Puri and Papdi Chaat in town. You can also savour other Indian snacks at his stall, but nothing can be compared with his scrumptious chaat.
Prince Falooda Ice-cream
Prince Faluda Ice-cream kiosk is another name in the town known for its sweet, icy delicacies. It is near the Chowpaty compound and serves some of the best falooda ice-creams in Udaipur.
Bombay Paav Bhaji
Paav Bhaji is one of the most cherished fast foods of India. Bombay Paav Bhaji is one of the most favourite spots of the locals to devour on a plate of Paav Bhaji. Do pay them a visit!
How to reach Sukhadia Circle
Sukhadia Circle is straightforward to approach. It is conveniently located at a place that’s almost at the same distance from the old as well as the new city.
Further, it is quite close to some of the major tourist attractions and landmarks of the Udaipur City like Fateh Sagar, Sahelion Ki Bari, and UIT (Urban Improvement Trust) etc. to name a few.
It is at a distance of nearly 5 km. from the Udaipur City Railway Station and 25 km. from Dabok airport.
Sukhadia Circle falls amongst one of those few must-visit places that a tourist should not miss, when in Udaipur City. It is a happening place that the localities visit almost every day for a daily dose of chit chat with friends and family over a cup of tea and some snacks. It’s where the city unwinds and let goes of its everyday blues.
