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Udai Bilas Palace

The history of Udai Bilas Palace, Dungarpur, Rajasthan dates from the mid-19th century, when Maharawal Udai Singhji-II, a great patron of art and architecture built a wing of bluish grey local stone " Pareva" overlooking the lake and the " Ek Thambia Mahal," featuring intricate sculptured pillars and panels, ornate balconies, balustrades, bracketed windows, arches and frieze of marble carvings, a veritable marvel of Rajput architecture.

Dungarpur is full of surprises and promises to be a memorable experience in your journey across India.

No two rooms are alike, simply because no two guests are alike. From suites to guest-rooms each enchants with its own personality, spaciousness and modern comforts for a unique experience.

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The Furnishings are mostly from the 20th century art-deco style, marble bathrooms with English fixtures and running hot and cold water. Meals are served either in the banquet hall which displays crystal chandeliers or in the more intimate family dining room.

Fixed menus are predominantly Indian, subtly spiced to suit our western guests. Continental or Chinese dishes are served on request, special candlelit dinners are provided by the lakeside, or picnic lunches at the ancient fortified ruins with a panoramic view of the ancient town of Dungarpur.

The Udai Bilas Palace offers such modern amenities as in-house laundry service, international telephone and fax facilities, doctor on call and conference facilities.Udai Bilas Palace, has 17 beautiful Rooms 7 of which are Double, 7 Suites & 3 single Room.


Sightseeing - The Juna Mahal

Unlike the more recent Udai Bilas, the Old Palace or Juna Mahal as it is locally known is no longer occupied. It is still owned by the family and can be visited only on invitation.

Almost as old as the town itself, the construction of the palace was started sometime in the turbulent 13th century amongst the superb natural defenses of a rocky peak some 1500 ft. from the sea level.

This seven storied structure resembles a fortress with crenellated walls, turrets and narrow entrances and passage-ways to slow down the enemy, Inside, one will see the most colorful and vibrant palaces embellished with frescoes, miniature paintings, glass and mirror inlay work.

The city palace can reached by vehicle on a road which winds through the narrow lanes of the town, a scenic drive through villages and countryside, or simply by trekking across the well wooded hill tracks.


Festivals And Excursions

Dungarpur district is the stronghold of Bheels, a tribe whose history of occupancy in the Aravalli range is said to date back to 4000 BC Besides visits to the many unspoiled Bheel hamlets in and around the town, you can look forward to special shows of tribal music and dancing at the palaces itself.

Bheels from this region and from the neighbouring states of Madhyapradesh and Gujarat can be seen at their best during the annual tribal fair at Baneshwar temple around 70 kms from Dungarpur where they assemble in large numbers. More information on their festivals can be provided on request.

Excursions can be arranged to the 8th century AD ancient temple ruins of Arthuna ( 80 km), the 14th century temple of Rishabdeo noted for its intricate carvings and precious stone-studded idol of Lord Kesariyaji (45 Kms), the impressive white marble Muslim shrine at Galiakot, the Mecca of the Bohra sect of Islam (60 Kms), the 12th century temple of Deo Somnath (25 Kms) and many temples in Dungarpur town itself.


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