Hotel Deogarh
Mahal
Deogarh Mahal is an imposing structure built in the 17th century.
It stands atop a hill and offers a commanding view of the Aravalli
mountain range and the numerous lakes, strewn across the countryside.
With its greying battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas and huge gateways,
Deogarh Mahal is a picturesque sight from the town below. At a height
of about 2100 ft above sea level, it is cooler than surrounding Rajasthan.
Built in 1670 A.D. by Rawat Dwarka Dasji as a family residence, it
soon became the hub of village activity. The family interacted with
the villagers and invited a host of feasts and festivities to be performed
within the Mahal precincts. Some of these traditions are still practiced.
And the gates, that always remained closed, to ward off enemies, are
now open to the guests Deogarh lies on the borders of Mewar, Marwar
and Merwara, about 80 miles north-east of Udaipur. Its chieftain known
as 'The Rawat' was one of sixteen umraos (feudal barons) privileged
to wait upon the Maharana of Udaipur, the capital of Mewar. Such feudal
estates, called thikanas were granted by the ruling Maharana to a
nobleman either due to blood relationship or for an act of bravery.
Deogarh is also renowned as a school of miniature painting. Some Deogarh
miniatures adorn the personal collection of the present Rawat Sahib.
Frescoes of this art form can also be seen on the fort walls. The
Mahal also has some exciting rooms to browse through - Sheesh Mahal
- the colourful hall of mirrors, is just one of them!
Deogarh Mahal was converted into a hotel few years ago by the present
owner Rawal-Nahar Singh. A part of the Mahal is still occupied by
his kin.
The family is closely associated with the hotel and personally supervises
and monitors the on goings. The care is reflected in the minutest
details which have made Deogarh a benchmark of Heritage Hospitality
in Rajasthan. Every guest at Deogarh Mahal is special and is treated
with the customary Mewari hospitality.
Access
Udaipur Airport: 135 km
Chittaurgarh Railway Station : 01 km
Chittaurgarh Bus Stand : 01 km
Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant: Food is sure to be the best at the hotel. Home
grown fruits and vegetables, in-house milk products and oils provide
a delectable and distinct freshness. You can also flavour typical
Mewari cuisine served with traditional hospitality.
The Deogarh Mahal also offers delicious seasonal jams, and juices
made from fruits grown around the Mahal. Orange marmalade, plum, and
fixed fruit are some of the seasonal jams also available for sale.
Bar: Available.
Room Facilities
Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water, Telephone, Room Service.
Hotel Facilities & Services
Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Ayurvedic Massage, Doctor on Call, Swimming
Pool and a Jacuzzi, Children Swimming Pool, Baby sitter, Travel Counter,
Credit Cards, RIJHAVAN - The Shop (Books, Garments, Antiques...),
Modern Conference Facilities, Public Telephone Booth, Jeep Safaris,
Bicycling, Trekking, Boat Rides, Bird Watching with a Specialist. |
