IIM Udaipur

Udaipur is emerging as an education hub now. With five universities operating and two more lined up, the city has swiftly become a more preferred education destination for many. The recent addition is the Indian Institute of Management's new branch which will begin functioning in the Polymer science building of Mohanlal Sukhadia University. The actual building s being constructed near Baleecha which should be ready in a year or two.


IIM - Udaipur is all set to commence its classes from July 2011. MBA aspirants who could not make it to other IIMs can still apply for IIMU in April.The process to appoint a director of IIMU has already begun. This branch of IIMs will be mentored by IIM-Ahmedabad.

The notification will be posted on IIMs official site so that CAT aspirants can apply online.

Industrialist C K Birla will be the chairman of the board of upcoming IIM Udaipur. According to Prof. Samir Barua, Director, IIM Ahmedabad, the land for the IIM-U has been finalized and the construction has begun already. The mentor and neighbor IIM Ahmedabad will manage to provide the curriculum content as well as the faculty for the IIM Udaipur.

Among the new IIMs, IIM Rohtak will function under supervision of IIM Lucknow and IIM Ranchi will be looked after by IIM Calcutta

 

Gulab Bagh garden

Udaipur is popularly known for its lakes and palaces. But one another aspect of the city which is distinguished is it's gardens. One of the oldest gardens of the city is Gulab bagh and is also most popular one from ages.

India's sixth oldest zoo situated in one of the oldest and most popular gardens of Udaipur called Gulab Bagh. Also known as Sajjan Niwas, this garden has a huge library and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the premises. Apart from zoo, it also has runs a toy train that covers entire garden on wheels. Ride on this train is a pleasure for kids and elders alike.

The kind of plants and trees exist here make the ambience a perfect one to not only keep people fit but also it cures many ailments. This is why hundreds of people come here for morning walk and jogging and achieve the fitness.

This garden is now going to be extended and a new premise is being developed nearly 5 kilometers far where a biological park will is being constructed.

So, your visit remains incomplete unless you visit gulab Bagh grden of Udaipur city.

Sahelion ki Baari

Sahelion ki Bari is a wonderful epitome of artfully created gardens in the ancient times when there was king's rule in Udaipur. The garden was a private garden when built for the Queen and her friends. At that time no one else was allowed here. After independence and when government took over all regal properties, it was opened for general public. Today besides local visitors, a big number of tourists flock here and get mesmerized with the artistic designs and amazing fountains installed all over in a magnificent pattern. Many bollywood movies, especially songs sequences have been shot here.