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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.
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. Most suites include
an individual terrace or garden. The premium suite, called
the Devi Garh suite, has a swimming pool and a jacuzzi,
of its own. Each suite is embellished with marble and semi-precious
stones, while the public spaces are designed around different
metals. Six tents are also available on request from October
to March.
Each room at Devi Garh is a compact accommodation unit in
itself, offering;
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 airport 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.
The restaurant at Devi Garh features innovative Asian and
continental cuisine. A special effort has been made to ensure
that the food served has an authentic home cooked flavor
with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Guests can also make
use of the 24-hour in-room dining facilities.
The Devi Garh bar comprises of six small and intimate interconnected
rooms decorated with original frescoes and mirror work.
Conference and banqueting facilities are ideal for seminars,
meetings and workshops. The Conference hall, decorated in
shades of silver and gray, seats 50 and is adequately provided
with audio-visual equipment. For larger banquets, the elegant
Durbar Hall, along with other gardens and courtyards, is
also available as a venue.
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