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Heritage Hotels in India
Udaipur (Rajasthan)
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Udaipur ( Rajasthan ) India
Udaipur is situated as a focal point in the legendary region of mewar. The royal
lineage of mewar can be traced back to lav, the brave son of lord Rama. Mewar is
also historically important, being the oldest of the dynasties, ruled for over
1400 years. Geographically too, the region around udaipur is specially gifted
presenting a wonderful picture of lakes and hills surrounding them. So it is
natural that over the years, udaipur has fascinated the tourists with its
treasure of historic beauties and geographical wonders in so many lakes. Udaipur
is rightly known as the city of lakes. On the edge of lake pichola lies the
majestic city palace with its massive walls, domes, arches, cupolas and turrets.
Located inside are suraj gokhada, bada mahal, fateh prakash and zenana mahal.
Other areas of interest are the jagdish temple, sahelion-ki-bari, sajjan niwas,
sajjan garh, nathdwara, jaisamand, eklingji, nagda and ranakpur.
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Anand bhawan - Udaipur
The anand bhawan was built by maharana of udaipur about 70 years ago. It was
originally a guest house for visiting British as well as indian dignitaries. For
a while this became the residence of the prime minister of the princely state of
mewar. Perched on a hillock facing fateh sagar and swaroop sagar lakes, the
rambling white mansion is built in an indo-colonial style which was popular
during that period. It is surrounded by well-laid out gardens with their
brilliantly colored flowers in beautiful patterns giving the mansion a pleasant
appearance. The events of interest organized for the tourists are puppet shows
and folk dances. A bar and a conference hall are among the other facilities
available.
Accomodation : 24 rooms and a multi-cuisine restaurant
Address : Hotel Anand Bhawan, Udaipur-313001.
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Caravanserai - Udaipur
Situated on the bank of lake pichola, just behind the famous jagdish temple in
udaipur, hotel caravanserai was previously called jaiwana haveli. The private
residence of rajmata vijayalaxmi ranawat, the haveli has a typical rajput style
of architecture and most of its rooms overlook the lake. The oldest part of the
haveli is 150 years old and several additions were carried out over the years.
The rooms have been converted to suit the needs of the guests with all modern
amenities. There are several interesting sites within walking distance. The roof
top restaurant is a special attraction with the tourists giving a panoramic view
of the pichola lake. Puppet shows are organized on request to entertain the
guests.
Accomodation : 21 dbl rooms, 3 sgl rooms, and a multi-cuisine restaurant.
Address : Hotel caravan serai, 14, lalghat, udaipur-313001.
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Fateh Prakash Palace - Udaipur
 Fateh prakash is a royal residence decorated in the traditional style. Its
antique furniture, its durbar hall with the portraits of the maharanas of mewar
and its crystal gallery all keep the ancient charm of the palace alive. A stay
here gives the guests the taste of royal lifestyle with the comforts of all
modern amenities. Other features of the palace hotel are fitness center, squash,
billiards, table tennis and a live band not to mention boating and riding.
Accomodation : 9 rooms and a dining room.
Address : Fateh prakash palace, Udaipur - 313001.
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Lake Palace - Udaipur
 The lake palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out
of the turquoise waters of the pichola lake like an elegant fantasy in white
marble. The palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4
acres of rock. It was initially called jagniwas after its founder maharana jagjit singh i .the maharana, ruler of jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very
friendly with mughal emperor shah jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy
some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at agra. The successive rulers
used this cool haven as their summer resort, holding their regal durbars in its
courtyards. These courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains
and gardens all add to its impressive image. The rooms are decorated with cusped
arches, inlaid stones of pink, and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors.
Apartments like the bada mahal, khush mahal, sajjan niwas, phool mahal and dhola
mahal all enhance the romance of the elegant setting. Among the facilities
available are swimming pool, conference hall and a bar. Other events of
recreation organized here are excursions in and around udaipur and boat rides.
Accomodation : 84 rooms and restaurants.
Address : Lake palace, Udaipur.
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Laxmi Vilas Palace - Udaipur
 Laxmi vilas palace was built by maharana bhupal singh (1930-1955) for his royal
guests. It is an imposing structure located on a hillock and overlooking the
fatehsagar lake. This hotel still manages to retain its graceful ambience, with
spacious rooms furnished with a traditional touch. Other facilities available
are tennis court, swimming pool, conference hall and a bar.
Accomodation :47 dbl rooms, 6 royal suites and 1 maharani suite and a
multi-cuisine restaurant
Address : Laxmi vilas palace, udaipur-313001.
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Rang Niwas Palace - Udaipur
Rang niwas palace is located in the heart of udaipur city. It was built in the
late 19th century by maharana sajjan singh to view the sita mata procession. It
was later renovated in the 1930's by maharana fateh singh and used as a
guesthouse for the rulers of neighbouring states. Built in traditional rajput
style, rang niwas has large, spacious rooms with high ceilings and large bath
rooms. All bedrooms have individual balconies and overlook a pool. Swimming
pool, games room, library and car rental are the facilities available.
Accomodation : 20 dbl rooms and 4 sgl rooms and a restaurant serving both indian
and continental cuisine.
Address : Rang niwas palace, lake palace road, udaipur-313001.
Access : By road: jodhpur - 290 kms.
By rail : Udaipur - 2 kms.
By air : Udaipur - 22 kms.
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Shikarbadi - Udaipur
 Shikarbadi as the name indicates, was the hunting lodge of the royal family of
mewar. There are still a lot of reminders here of the colorful historical past.
Set amidst the serene aravallis, shikarbadi has its own private lake and a stud
farm. The hotel is located in quiet surroundings and gives the guest ample scope
to unwind. Among the recreational activities are riding, clay pigeon shooting,
boating, jeep and horse safaris. Visits to nearby sites like sajjangarh,
shilpgram, nagda and rajsamand lake can also be arranged here. Other facilities
are swimming pool and conference hall.
Accomodation : 25 rooms, tents and 3 restaurants.
Access: By road : Jaipur - 374 kms.
By rail : Udaipur - 4 kms.
By air : Udaipur - 30 kms.
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Shiv Niwas Palace - Udaipur
 Shiv niwas in udaipur, is part of city palace. It is a blend of mughal
decorative art and rajput military architecture. Situated on a hill beside the pichola lake, the city palace is a gigantic mansion. A heritage complex of four
separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other
palaces in its colossal elegance. The exterior walls are stark and undecorated
but the interior reflects the mewar's admiration for the mughal durbars.
Extensive use of marble inlay work, paintings and mosaics in geometric and
floral patterns, frescoes, colored glass and decorative pavilions and fountains
can be found here. Shiv niwas was the ancient guest house of the mewar royalty
and today it is one of the most luxurious hotels in udaipur with an ambience
that takes one back in time to the era of maharajahs and their regal lifestyle.
Family portraits, original antique fixtures and furnishings from the house of
mewar give shiv niwas a charm of its own. From the balcony of the rooms it is
possible to enjoy the wonderful view of the lake pichola, lake palace and
jagmandir. The city palace museum and other important places are closely located
and tours can be organized from here.
Accomodation : 34 rooms including royal suites. |
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