Aashiya Haveli – Udaipur Homestay
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- Type : Heritage Mansion
- Rajasthan / hotels in udaipur
Contact :
E-mail: info@aashiyahaveli.com Ph: +91-992-831-9408Aashiya Haveli is a heritage building, situated on the eastern bank of famous Lake Pichola. It has a prime location in the heart of the old City, at Lal Ghat. This is near the shore of Lake Pichola. A five minute walk will take you to the City Palace. Only a short distance in another direction is the famous Jagdish Temple. Boats for hire and shops of every description are available just outside the Haveli doors.
When you enter this beautiful “Haveli”, you realize immediately that you have found the perfect haven to restore your travel weary spirit. Soft cream-colored walls and greenery is displayed in the lovely Wi-Fi courtyard and also on all levels of the Haveli.
The family and staff are committed to serving you and making your stay comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. It is an ancestral “Haveli” and they keep the traditions of ages alive. The thrust is on aboriginal Indian culture and providing perfect homely environment to make your stay eternally memorable in Udaipur.
They have 12 Deluxe and Deluxe Family rooms and the tariff ranges from Rs.1400 to Rs.2000/- for one bedroom per night.
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Rooms 12 rooms
Great thought was given to the renovation of this Haveli and careful attention was given to every detail to preserve the simple, yet elegant style of traditional Rajasthan. There are a total of 12 rooms in the Haveli. Every room has a white tiled bathroom with hot water available 24 hours a day. All have western style Toilets and Showers. You will be delightfully surprised by whichever room you choose, for each is unique. Every year the management thoughtfully adds colourful, singular attributes to the rooms to make them more inviting. From the towels and bedding, to the glass chandeliers called ‘handis’ to the hand-worked curtains and colourful pillows, every single item is particularly chosen for each room. Aashiya Haveli maintains its old world charm and resembles a home rather than a hotel. There are no telephones or television sets in the rooms to upset the tranquillity and serenity of this beautiful Haveli. You cannot help but fall in love and want to stay forever.
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Food Indian and Continental cuisine
From the family kitchen of Haveli, Satvik Breakfast is served every morning between 7:30am and 11am (Satvik means pure vegetarian where even eggs are not included). A menu of Pure vegetarian Indian and Continental food is available. A set menu is provided for guests whose breakfasts are included in their hotel plan. Lunch and Dinner are available to haveli guests and outsiders from 1pm to 2:30pm and 8pm to 9pm. Both are served ‘family style’ or ‘thali’ style, which consists of individual round tray containing ‘katoris’/small bowls of vegetables and dals, the centre being left free for rice and Indian breads. The food is prepared fresh daily and no two sauces, gravies, or masalas are identical. If you are lucky, you will find the charming lady of the house who is responsible for all the wonderful cooking, busy, but smiling in her kitchen. Hot and cold beverages are available at all times.
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Hosts Kuber Dan Aashiya and Satya Dev Singh Aashiya
Kuber Dan Aashiya and Satya Dev Singh Aashiya, the present members of Aashiya family, began renovation of this haveli in 2006 and within two and a half years, Aashiya Haveli opened its doors for travelers, while remaining the city dwelling of the original family. Aashiya Haveli opened with all modern amenities for guests with pure vegetarian food, where even Eggs are not served.
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Suggested Activity #1 City Palace
City Palace was constructed in the year 1559 by Maharana Udai Mirza Singh. The palace is situated on the banks of Pichola Lake. The palace is a blend of European, Medieval and Chinese styles of architecture. City Palace houses 11 magnificent palaces and they were all constructed during various periods and by various rulers. The size of the palace is awe inspiring with the courtyards, terraces, pavilions, hanging gardens and a lot more. Everything about the palace is magnificent be it the architecture, the antiques inside and the exclusive paintings hanging on the walls.
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Suggested Activity #2 Bagore Ki Haveli
Bagore Ki Haveli is situated near Pichola Lake. The 18th century construction was built by Amir Chand Badwa, Chief Minister at the Royal Court of Mewar. The Haveli became the residence of Maharana Shakti Singh of Bagore in the year 1878 and hence the name Bagore Ki Haveli. This was converted into museum retaining the royal touch to the building. The museum presents the culture of Mewar. The antique collections include the stuff used by Rajputs such as jewellery boxes, hand fans, copper vessels and so on. The massive building has over 100 rooms and looks splendid with its unique style of architecture. When you are there, make sure you present yourself for the shows conducted here in the evenings.
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Suggested Activity #3 Lake Pichola
Another man made wonder in the city dominated by nature, Lake Pichola was created in 1362 AD. Rana Udai Singh II extended the lake in 16th century. The picturesque lake is surrounded by huge hills, magnificent palaces, temples and bathing ghats. The islands in Lake Pichola offer various tourist attractions and hence by cruising in Lake Pichola, you are sure to have a whale of a time. Sunset views are stunning. Boat cruise offers lovely views of the town, particularly in the evenings as you watch the sun go down on your eyes, you will find the city lit up. The palaces look stunning with the lights on and it is a great view from the lake.
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Suggested Activity #3 Sajjan Garh
If you are partial to the beauty offered by nature more than man made wonders, you are sure to love Sajjan Garh. The palace is small but the views are stunning. The palace is not maintained well but the sunset view from here is awesome. The palace was constructed by Maha Rana Sajjan Singh in 1884. The aim of the king was to construct an observatory here to observe the arrival of monsoon as well as predict weather conditions. Owing to his untimely demise, the work was not completed. However, the views from here fascinate you beyond words. Nearly 1000 feet above the sea level, the views of Udaipur from here are breath-taking
