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Karohi Haveli in Udaipur Rajasthan – Offer Royal Hospitality and Lifestyle to Travelers

Jan 4

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The Karohi Haveli is located in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. It was built in 1820 A.D. as  residence of Karohi noble family.

Currently this haveli has been converted into heritage hotel of Udaipur to offer royal hospitality and the experience of the Haveli for travelers to their Udaipur tour.

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Attractions of Karohi Haveli

Traditional Architecture

The specialty of the Haveli is its traditional Rajasthani architecture and the huge area covered by it. It has lush green lawns which are huge and beautiful and offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings.

Each room has a wonderful view of the lake and a terrace with beautiful panoramic views of the City Palace, Lake Pichola,  Havelies, Temples the Old City and also Lake Swaroop Sagar.

Peaceful Location

This Haveli is well designed and located on the top of a hill which is very peaceful & pollution free. It fronts onto Lake Pichola near the Hanuman Ghat and is directly opposite the magnificent shoreline of City Palace, Lal Ghat and the old city.

Although the rooms have been modernised they still keep traditional features that characterise Rajasthan.

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Bagore Ki Haveli in Udaipur, Rajasthan – Haveli cum Museum with Splendid Interior and Architecture

Nov 30

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Bagore Ki Haveli is an ancient building that stands right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat in Udaipur district of Rajasthan.

Bagore ki Haveli in Udaipur

Bagore ki Haveli in Udaipur

History about Bagore Ki Haveli

Bagore Ki Haveli was built by Amir Chand Badwa in the 18th century. He was the Chief Minister at the Mewar Royal Court in earlier times.

When Amar Badwa died, the building came under the possession of Mewar State. It is named after Maharana Shakti Singh of Bagore who made it his adobe in 1878.

Splendid  Interior & Architecture

The splendid architecture of the mansion boasts of delicate carvings and excellent glasswork. This palatial building reportedly has 138 rooms, balconies, terraces, courtyards and corridors.

The interiors of the Haveli are embellished with intricate and fine mirror work. While strolling in the Haveli, you can also see the private quarters of the royal ladies, their bath rooms, dressing rooms, bed rooms, living rooms, worship rooms and recreation rooms. It also preserves an example of Mewar painting on the walls of the Queen’s Chamber. The two peacocks made from small pieces of colored glasses are examples of glasswork in this haveli.

The mansion that used to serve the royalty of Mewar was left vacant for around 50 years. During this long period of desertion, the building deteriorated to quite an extent.

Converted Haveli into Museum

In 1986, the building was handed over to the West Zone Culture Center (WZCC). The WZCC restored and renovated the building and converted the Haveli into a museum in 1992. The museum aims to preserve the old architectural style of the Haveli.

It showcases the Haveli’s pristine glory, historical past and Mewar aristocratic culture by diplaying a few selected objects like jewellery boxes, hukkas, pan boxes, nut crackers, hand fans, rose water sprinklers, copper vessels and othe households objects of everyday life of the by gone era.

Center for Organizing Cultural Shows

Bagore ki Haveli, Udaipur is also known for organizing cultural shows  to entertain the visitors with delightful performances of Rajasthani traditional dance and music.

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