Tucked
away in the age-old Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century Devi Garh Fort
Palace, 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.
Devi Garh stands, quite literally, in two worlds: the traditional and the modern.
Its ambience is an eclectic mix of skillfully crafted designs, both old and
new, functional and purely aesthetic. Local materials like marble and semi-precious
stones have been used in contemporary designs to create an elegant beauty. Personalized
service complemented by a wide range of modern facilities goes towards making
Devi Garh a comfortable and attractive retreat.
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.
Udaipur
is easily accessible via air from Delhi or Mumbai, with convenient road and
rail connections too. Local taxis are easily available from the airpoD:\rahman\etourism.in-design\luxury_hotels_india\hotel_hyatt_regency_delhi.htmlrt
or train station to transport guests to Devi Garh. Alternatively the hotel can
organise a car to pick up the guests upon their arrival at Udaipur, if they
so desire.
Devigarh is the perfect romantic getaway in the desert land of Rajasthan. Devi
Garh is about 28 km away from Udaipur and 5 km from Eklinji (along NH 8) in
southern Rajasthan. Takes about 45 minutes driving time from Udaipur city. Devigarh
is selected in the Tatler Travel Guide for 2001, as one of the 101 best hotels
in the world.
LOCATION
28 km North East of Udaipur city, off the Udaipur-Delhi highway. The approximate
driving time from Udaipur airport is 45 minutes, a distance of 26 km.
ACCOMMODATION
The hotel consists of 23 suites which have been individually designed and styled.
ROOM FACILITIES Air
Conditioning and Heating - International Direct Dial , Mini Bar, Personal CD
Player, Cable Television, Separate Standing Shower, Marble Bath tub, In-Room
Safe.
OTHER FACILITIES
The Conference Hall seats up to 50 people. larger functions can be organized
in the urban Hall or the numerous courtyards, terraces and gardens.
ADDRESS
Devi Garh, P O Box No 144, Udaipur - 313001 Rajasthan.
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