About the place
Located in the foothills of the Aravali, Dungarpur has an
interesting topography, ranging from wild and rugged terrain in the
northeast to fertile plains of alluvial soil in the southwest.
Dungarpur
is also noted for its wildlife variety-Jakal, Jungle cat, Indian fox, Hyena,
black faced monkey, porcupine, common mongoose are the common inhabitation.
The commonly seen bird variety includes partridges peafowl, quails, cuckoos,
eagles and vultures. Various migratory birds also visit the area during the
winters.
About the Hotel
The history of Udai Bilas Palace, 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.
The Udai Bilas Palace was enlarged in 1940 by Maharawal Laxman Singhji, who
built three new wings around the " Ek Thambia Mahal" (Literally
one- pillared Palace) and thus created the famous " courtyard of the
palace. The result is an architectural expression exquisitely detailed.
Category
Heritage
Access
»
Airport (Udaipur) : 120 km
» Railway Station (Udaipur) : 116 km
» Bus Stand : 02 km
Address
Udai Bilas Palace, (Heritage Hotel)
Udai Bilas Palace,
P.O. Dungarpur - 314001,
Rajasthan (India)
