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 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.
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.
It’s not cheap honeymooning here in one of the world’s best palace
hotels… but if you want a memorable hideaway for one of the most momentous
occasions of your new life together, this is the place to be…. So, escape
to Devi Garh’s fantasy world of luxury suites and private pools, cooling
fountains and open air Jacuzzis….
Services
Private dining areas, Minibar, Air-conditioning and heating, In-room safe, Marble
Bathtub, Individual shower cubicle, CD Player, Satellite Television.
Restaurants
Devigarh Restaurant provides a unique view of Aravalis. Clean, crisp, yet utterly
decadent should be the motto that describes "the restaurant" at Devi
Garh. It is decorated in white linen with small accents of silver.
The
effect is extremely pleasing to the eye and only compliments the chic, modern
look that is carried through the hotel.
However, don’t expect to spend all of your meals in this elegant dining
room. Devi Garh’s speciality is its thali, or should I say, several thalis.
The restaurant serves a thali from a different region each day of the week.
If you’re lucky, you may start your eating experience at Devi Garh with
its home state (Rajasthani) thali. Both veg and non-veg options are available.
The only downfall, however, is its price, ranging up to Rs 750 for the non-veg
thali.
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