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Palace Bassi (Bassi - Rajasthan)
The fort of bassi which includes the palace was built in the 16th century by
thakur jaimal. The palace is in the mewar region of rajasthan, which is the
oldest region of rajasthan's ancient dynasties about 1400 years ago. The
region's origin is traced to legendary times to lav the son of lord Ram. The
fort as such is strategically located on the mughal route of invasion of mewar.
Being in the battle front line, it faced a number of invasions by the mughals
and the marathas.
The massive fort of bassi overlooks the township and has several impressive
domes. Set picturesquely amidst the hills, the quiet luxury of the palace offers
retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment. Its towering gates, arches
and corridors and mahals take one back to the royal magnificence of the past and
the age of the past and the age of chivalry. The main places of interest in and
around bassi are step wells, temples, cenotaphs, the bassi wildlife sanctuary,
audhi(shooting lodge) and lakes. Several festivals celebrated with all pomp and
shows are an added attraction to the palace.
Accommodation: 8 dbl rooms and simple Indian cuisine.
Address: Palace bassi, p.o.bassi, chittaurgarh.
Access:
By road: udaipur - 120 kms.
By rail: bassi - 2 kms.
By air: udaipur - 100 kms |
