Shikarbadi Hotel
Its the flight of the startled deer and the loud calls of the peacocks that greet you at Shikarbadi hotel. Located on the foothills of the Aravalli mountains that provide a picturesque backdrop to this sanctury resort. Shikarbadi cut awar from the hustle bustle of the city was the former hunting lodge of the Maharanas of Udaipur. It houses one of the oldest polo fields of Udaipur. Innumerable stables and the equine institute where the famous Marwari breed of horses is bred.
For the adventerous there are horse safaris taking you around the 250 scre sanctury resort filled with long tailed monkeys, deer and majestic peacocks. The deluxe suites and rooms reflect Shikarbadi's unique outdoor character rugged, stony walls with large windows capturing the rocky mountains. The landscaped gardens overflow with flowering shrubs and trees.
Manek Chowk
The palace ground of the City Palace has retained the character of the royal past when the Maharanas used to participate in the major festivals and ceremonies here. With the imposing backdrop of Mardana Mahal lit up, the Manek Chowk ios transformed into a memorable venue for sit down banquets and special dinners.
Innumerable glamous shows and mega events have been hosted here with a live audience of over 500 guests enjoying the shows.
Jagmandir
An island palaceon Lake Pichola Jagmandir has been painstakingly restored and developed as an exclusive venue. Built in the early 1600s Jagmandir is said to have inspired the Mugal Emperor Shah Jahan to build his monument of love the Taj Mahal. Today Jagmandir plays host to esteemed corporate and leisure travellers from all over the world. Cocktails, theme dinners, musicals soirees are regularly held here. It is a auspicious venue for wedding cermonies.
Durbar Mahal
Located in Fateh Prakash Palace Durbal Hall is awesome and imposing. It recreates the lifestyle of the Maharanas of Mewar. Huge crystal chandeliers light up the royal insignia, potraits, historic swords and artefacts displayed here. It is a uniue ambience and ideal for formal banquets and sit down dinners and corporate meetings.
Zenana Mahal
The palace for the royal ladies Zenana Mahal in the City Palace complex has been restored and developed as an open air venue for special dinners, theme evenings and banquets.
The Vintage and Classic Car Collection
The grand limousines and cars showcased in this new museum belong to the house of Mewar and are stillin perfect running condition. The magnificient Rolls Royce, 1939 Cadillac open convertibles, rare Mercedes models, a 1936 Vauxhall, a 1937 Opel and an MG-TC 1946 convertible are all on display. An original Burmah Shell petrol pump is also located on the premises adding another touch of nostalgia.
The Crystal Gallery
The Crystal Gallery is probably the single largest private collection of crystal in the world. Photography is strictly prohibited in this gallery housed in the Fateh Prakash Palace. In 1877 that Maharana Sajjan Singh ordered the crystal collection from Birmingham based F&C Osler company. An exquisite collection of crystal objects d'art, dinner sets, perfume bottles, furniture and many other items are on display. The Crystal Gallery also houses the only crystal bed in the world that you have the privelege to see and marvel.
Solar Boats and Horse Safari
Boat rides on Lake Pichola are popular through the day with visitors enjoying the scenic expanse of the City Palace from the lake and watching rare birds nestling in the sanctury on the western edge. Udaipur made history in the early 1990s when the first solar boat in the world was introduced on Lake Pichola. Solar boats are available for the eco conscious in Udaipur. Horse Safaris are carefully planned out by expert guides for the adventerous visitors. Safe, sturdy horses make riding across the city a pleasure and not an endurance test.
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