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Nestled in
the Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century Devi Garh Fort
Palace, in the village of Delwara commands one the three main passes
into the valley of Udaipur. Sajja Singh, who hailed from the
neighboring 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.
Devi Garh, is ready for visitors after years of restoration and
rebuilding. The Fort Palace was conceived as a place where the past
meets the future. This all suite luxury hotel comprising of 39
suites takes on the look of modern India, with an emphasis on design
and detail, using local marbles and semi-precious stones. The
contemporary design showcased within this spectacular heritage
property, complemented by personalized and intimate service, creates
a new image for India for the 21st century.
Located 28 Km 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. Local taxis are easily
available from the airport to transport guests to Devi Garh.
Alternatively the hotel can organize a car to pick up the guests
upon their arrival, if they so desire. |
