General weather conditions
Rajasthan is known for its hot summers and cool winter climate. The best season to visit is between October and February when the average day time temperature ranges from 18-25 C. During the daytime, lightweight clothing is recommended and a thick woollen shawl in the evenings during the winter months.

Climate
Summer : 26o C To 44o C
Winter : 8o C To 23.2o C
Rainfall : 440 mm

Best time to visit
October to March.

General Manager
Mr. Madan Singh Shekhawat joined the HRH Group of Hotels in 1978. He was appointed General Manager of Gajner Palace in 2004. Mr. Shekhawat manages a team of 84 personnel to serve the needs of guests and visitors. Mr. Shekhawat's endeavour is to ensure that the HRH Group of Hotels maintains its secured position as leader in the Heritage Hospitality segment.

Address
Gajner Palace
Tel: +91 1534 275061-9
Fax: +91 1534 275060
Tel: Reservations +91 2528008
Fax: Reservations : +91 294 2528012
Email Reservations: crs@udaipur.hrhindia.com

Events of the month

Stately Festival -Ashwa Poojan celebrated in Udaipur
The Navratri festival is celebrated over nine nights and culminates with Dussehra, an important festival for the Rajput warrior as he worships his horse and all his weapons on Dussehra. On the day before Dussehra, the Rajput celebrates his devoted and valiant steed, his most powerful symbol. Ritual prayers led by the Maharana himself are extended to the majestic horse. "the Ashwa Poojan ceremony or, Worship of the Horse commemorates the bond between the Rajput and the horse and it marks a grand finale to the Navratri festivities at the City Palace in Udaipur," said Deputy Secretary of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation, Thakur Bhupendra Singh Auwa. It is therefore appropriate that one day in the year is especially dedicated to the horse.

Preparing The Manek Chowk for Ashwa Poojan

The Ashwa Poojan ceremony was held at The Manek Chowk in the City Palace Complex, Udaipur, on October 20. The highlight this year was the regal procession with Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, arriving in a 1905 vintage 'English Landau Six-in-Hand'. This royal carriage was purchased during the sovereignty of Maharana Fateh Singhji (1884-1930) from Dykes & Co., Calcutta. The horses, which took part in this year's ceremony, belong to the indigenous though internationally recognised 'Marwari' breed. The salient characteristics of this breed are that they are extremely sure footed on hard rocky terrain and equally at ease in the sands of the desert. Beside these versatile features, the Rajput warrior could go into battle day after day, mounted on their horses because of their extraordinary ability to rejuvenate themselves by an overnight rest and a simple sand bath. The horses which took part in this ceremony were selected and bred following the guidelines provided in the ancient text on horse breeding, the Salotar. A Salotar is an encyclopaedia, which encompasses all aspects relating to a horse including breeding, training, grooming, shoeing, veterinary cover.