Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur
Shiv Niwas 
in
Udaipur is part of the City Palace. It is a blend of Mughal decorative art and
Rajput military architecture. Situated on a hill, beside the Pichola Lake, the
City Palace is simply enormous-an assemblage of not one but four separate palaces
for colossal grandeur.
The exterior walls are stark and undecorated but the interior records Mewar's
admiration for the Mughal durbars. Extensive use of marble inlay work, paintings
and mosaics in geometric and floral patterns, frescoes, coloured glass and decorative
pavilions and fountains can be found here.
Shiv Niwas was the ancient guest house of the Mewar royalty and today it is
one of the most luxurious hotels in Udaipur with an ambience that takes one
back in time to the era of Maharajas and their regal life-style. Family portraits,
original antique fixtures and furnishings from the house of Mewar give Shiv
Niwas a charm of its own. From the balcony of the rooms here, it is possible
to enjoy the wonderful view of the Lake Pichola, Lake Palace and Jagmandir.
Special features:
The City Palace Museum, Jagmandir and other parts of the city are within walking
distance. Tours can be organized.
Facilities available:
34 rooms including royal suites.
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