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Travelogue - Devi Garh Palace An Exotic Mix of the Traditional and THE MODERN! Devi Garh Palace, Rajasthan BY ARPAN JENNIFER VIMAL A heritage hotel and resort, housed in the 18th-century in the village of Delwara. Devi Garh Palace, the former residence of the rulers of Delwara principality has been amazingly restored into a luxurious, sophisticated and impossibly romantic retreat. Nestled in the Aravali hills, 28 kilometers away from the bustle of Udaipur, this all suite luxury resort assumes the look of new India with an emphasis on design and detail. The interior of the 18th century fort palace has been transformed in a minimalist contemporary manner while conserving the ancient exterior. The fort also forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. One of the most outstanding features of Devi Garh Palace is its landscape design done in a modern and contemporary manner. Using traditional materials and motifs, contemporary designs have been created which embody the confluence between the old and the new. The raw materials used are all local, with white marble utilized extensively throughout the palace. The two 12 feet high standing blocks of uncut white marble at the entrance are symbolic representations of the stone in its purest form. The restaurant features innovative Asian and continental cuisine. A special effort has been made to ensure that the food served has an authentic home cooked flavor with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The Devi Garh Bar, offers a varied mix of cocktails and music, board games inlayed onto tabletops and candle lit charm. Services offered are 24 hours room service, private dining, satellite television, concierge service, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, Internet access and E-mail, baby sitter, Library and physician on call. The hotel is a convenient few minutes’ scenic drive from the city. The fort is surrounded by lush green fields and mountains on three sides. The combination of a traditional Rajasthani village and the towering fort makes for an exotic blend. Devi Garh stands, q