A Royal Suite

Eight stone elephants guard an entrance, which once led to courtyards with painted pavilions and landscaped gardens with cascades and pools. It is here that Mughal Prince Khurram sought refuge from his family, before he became Emperor Shah Jahan, who created the immortal Taj Mahal. Jagmandir also acts as a private venue to host large audiences and is well known as a venue for weddings.
Shiv Niwas Palace has recently refurbished its spa and beauty treatment facilities, the Panghat Spa and Salon contracted out to a reputed chain from New Delhi. The treatments promote complete physical relaxation as they are inspired by traditional Indian systems of health and total wellness. This customised foundation combined with modern techniques offers the latest in relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Hotel also has easy access to a number of museums that are located within the Palace complex itself. The City Palace, a museum with a fine collection, stands on a hill on the banks of lake Pichola. Its main entrance is through a triple arched gate, the Tripolya, built in 1725. The gate leads to a series of courtyards, corridors and gardens. The Rai Angan (Royal Courtyard) houses a shrine, which is the oldest known part of Udaipur. It is here that the cities founder Udai Singh met an ascetic, an old man who had renounced all worldly things and who was therefore beyond caste who suggested this site for building a new city that went on to be named Udaipur. The centrally located 19th century Mor Chowk (Peacock Courtyard) gets its name from inlaid glass mosaics of peacocks on its walls. Other exotic rooms include the Krishna Vilas dedicated to the memory of a 16 year old princess's tragic suicide, the Zenana Mahal (Palace of the Queens) and the Badi Chitrashali, which has exquisite mosaics and blue and white Dutch and Chinese ceramic tiles.

To the west of the main gate lies Khush Mahal (Palace of Happiness) and to its south lies the private residence of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, Shambhu Niwas. The third palace is Shiv Niwas to Fateh Prakash, converted into a hotel in the early 1990’s and is known for its Durbar Hall, its exquisite porcelain collection and Crystal Gallery.

Shopping, Sightseeing and Excursions
As Shiv Niwas Palace is positioned in the centre of Udaipur, city sights abound - heritage Museums, lake Palaces, and religious destinations. Located 25 km from Udaipur in a remote mountain pass and chiseled out of sandstone and marble is the temple of Shri Eklingji. Bappa Rawal, founder of the Sisodia clan, originally built the shrine in 734 AD. Shri Eklingji, an incarnation of Lord Shiva is the principle deity of the people of Udaipur. The complex of 108 temples is built on the shore of a lake and enclosed by high walls.
55 km north of Udaipur on the banks of the river Banas, the renowned pilgrimage site of Nathdwara has the most celebrated Vaishnava shrine of Lord Krishna or Shri Nathji. It is a major pilgrimage destination and also a centre for traditional meenakari (enamel) work. The historic battle of Haldighati, fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal Emperor in 1576 AD is also within easy driving distance of the city of Udaipur. A chattri or cenotaph stands dedicated to the valiant horse of Maharana Pratap, Chetak, who died after seeing his master out of danger.

An Imperial Suite