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Devigarh Fort Palace Delwara - 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 30 suites and 8 tents 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.
Getting There
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.
Air: Maharana Pratap (Dabok) Airport, Udaipur is well connected by daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Rail: Udaipur Station, reasonably well connected to Delhi by the Chetak Express. The Lake City express is also an excellent option from Jaipur.
Road: Udaipur is on the splendid NH8 that links Delhi to Mumbai via Jaipur and Ahmedabad. It is a 9 hr drive from Jaipur (405 km) and a 14 hr drive from Delhi (663 km).
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