About Udaipur

The city of udaipur owes its name to its founder Maharana Udai Singh. Udaipur can rightly be called as The Romantic City Of Lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert. Udaipur is also known as the Venice Of The East. Pichloa lake, Fateh sagar lake, Jaisamand lake, Rajsamand lake, Udai sagar lake and Doodh talai in udaipur are some of the most beautiful lakes in rajasthan. The city of udaipur also boasts of several gardens that are truly a green retreat in the dry lands of rajasthan. Gulab bagh or Sajjan niwas garden in udaipur is the largest garden of rajasthan, Saheliyon ki bari is one of the most beautiful garden and a major tourist destination in the city and the Nehru garden set amidst the fateh sagar lake offers truly an eye-soothing view for any observer.
The city is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. Particularly famous is the Lake palace which entirely covers a small island in the pichola lake. Fateh prakash palace and City palace are also the beautiful palaces worth watching. Jagdish temple made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture is one of the famous temples of udaipur located in the city palace complex. Its architecture comprises beautifully carved pillars, decorated ceilings, painted walls and lush halls and it is one of the major tourist attraction.
The city of udaipur also presents artifacts of the bygone age by the means of museums. City palace museum, Bhartiyalok kala museum, Shilpgram museum, Ahar museum and Vintage collection of classic car museum offers a glimpse of the items that used to be the part of the regal lifestyle. Other major attraction of the city are Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri, Bagore-ki-haveli, Udaipur solar observatory - Asia's only solar observatory, Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary, Sukhadia circle which is a landmark built on a traffic roundabout in udaipur. It is a three tiered fountain that is lit at night and is a popular place for the locals in evenings.
Udaipur houses some of the most luring hotels ranging from heritage and luxury hotels to economy and budget hotels with world class facilities, romantic escapades, traditional rajasthani hospitality and deft professional service. It is the personalized attention and royal treatment that makes one's stay in udaipur really worthwhile. Since there are so many lakes that has earned the city the title of "City Of Lakes", almost all the rooms in the hotels offer delightful views of serene and placid lake waters or spring green gardens that are always in full bloom.
This blog is a complete tourist guide as it covers all the major attractions of the city one would like to know about and has all the other necessary information with some of the best pictures one would like to view before visiting the place.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace

View Of The Hotel From The Lake


Tastefully Designed Suites Of The Hotel





Interior Of The Hotel


The Lawn Decorated For The Ceremony

Garden Views





Paantya Restaurant


Pool Side Restaurant




Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipir has won three times the National award for the best hotel in its category. The Heritage lover's Paradise- Grand Heritage Hotels, Shiv Niwas Palace was originally Maharana Fateh Singhjji's Residence. The beauty and charm of original Courtyard is restored and pampered now to serve esteemed Guests at this Palace converted Hotel. Efficient management and royal hospitality has earn it world wide fame and attraction. Situated on the edge of tranquil Lake Pichola, at Shiv Niwas Palace, one could experience the regality of Mewar and calm & soothing surrounding. Suites at Shiv Niwas Palace has no comparison in world. Accommodation:
Deluxe Rooms: 14, Terrace Suite: 8, Historic Suite: 4, Royal Suite: 3, Imperial Suite: 2
Imperial Suite Room - no.17 offers Green Decor and Glass Inlay work on the walls and large sitting room while Room no. 19 features Fountain in the bedroom with silver coated furniture. Many dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Jacquiline Kennedy, Roger Moor etc. in past have stayed here.
Royal Suite - The 3 Royal Suites at Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel, serves different requirements. Room No. 18. is Honeymoon suite with painted dome ceiling. Room No. 4. is Blue Decor and Glass Inlay work on the walls. Room No. 5. is Red Decor and Glass Inlay work on the walls.
Historic Suite - Historic Suite at Shiv Niwas Palace offers private Balcony and is lavishly decorated with Antiques.
Terrace Suite - Terrace Suite at Shiv Niwas Palace features private Terrace and Balcony, and four Poster Bed.
Deluxe Rooms - Well appointed Deluxe Rooms have a City view. Extra Bed is not available.
Amenities:
Paantya Restaurant- This beautifully appointed multi cuisine restaurant serves delicious Indian and Continental cuisines.
Poolside Restaurant - Serves light snacks all day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the poolside, upto 300 guests can be enjoying the privacy and exclusivity of the venue. Glittering lights on the trees, and blue waters of the royal pool, make the Poolside a dreamy celebratory venue.
Paneera Bar - In addition to serving an exquisite selection of Indian and foreign liquor, the royal bar also offers lake and mountain views
The Lawns - The Lawns, in front of the bandstand, are ideal for sit down banquets, buffets and wedding ceremonies for anywhere between 50 to 500 guests (maximum 200 guests for sit-down dinners).
The Top Terrace - At the Shiv Niwas Top Terrace, small groups of between 6 to 30 guests can enjoy a quiet meal along with breath-taking views of Lake Pichola and its island palaces
Other services and facilities:Swimming pool, squash courts, billiard room, TV room, board room for six, Ayurvedic massage and beauty parlor, Palace band and classical music in the evenings, solar and motor boats on the lake, library, same day laundry and dry cleaning, travel and tour guides, travel desk, money exchange available 24 hours, safety lockers, facsimile and internet, doctor on call airport transfers and cars / limousines on hire.
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