Devi Garh Palace In Udaipur
Devigarh
was built in 18th century,in the village of Delwara commands
one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. Sajja
Singh, who hailed from the neighbouring state of Gujarat,
was awarded this strategically significant principality, in
recognition of his bravery and loyalty to Maharana Pratap
against the Mughal emperor Akbar, at the battle of Haldighati
(1576). The actual construction of the fort palace started
only in the 1760s, under Raghudev Singh II, with further additions
being made to the structure by the rulers who followed. The
palace was absorbed into the state of Rajasthan in the 1960s,
and was subsequently abandoned.
Today, after years of restoration
and reconstruction, Devi Garh has regained its past glory.
An imposing and impressive structure, it is now a unique all-suite
boutique hotel, with 23 suites and 6 tents.
Rooms
:
All of the 23 suites at Devi Garh are unique; luxurious and
beautiful, yet equipped with the most modern of conveniences
to make a guest feel totally at home.Six tents are also available
on request from October to March.
Dinning
Facilities :
Devigarh offers an A la carte selection of Asian and Continental
dishes. In order to provide more choice, It also has daily
changing special menus as well. A Western daily menu incorporates
flavours from as far away as Italy and Thailand also.
Other
Facilities :
Conference and Banquet Facilities, International Direct Dial,
Cable Television, 24 hour Concierge Service, In house Museum,
Shopping Arcade, Physician on Call, Baby Sitter, Laundry and
Dry Cleaning, Currency Exchange, Internet and E-mail, Fax & Mailing Facilities, Fitness Center, Beauty Parlour,
Heated Marble Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Pool Table, Table Tennis,
Horse Riding, Trekking, Bicycle Trips, Croquet Greens, Kite
Flying, Yoga & Meditation.
Location
:
Devigarh palace is situated 26 kilometers North-East of Udaipur,
Devi Garh is a convenient 45 minutes' scenic drive from the
city. The fort, surrounded by lush green fields and mountains
on three sides, overlooks the village of Delwara and is close
to the temples of Eklingji and Nagda. The combination of a
traditional Rajasthani village, the towering fort and the
temples, makes for an interesting mix.
Address
:
Devi Garh, P.O. Box No. 144. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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