Devigarh is an 18th century fort palace in the village of Delwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The area was awarded to Sajja Singh, a brave aid of Maharana Pratap during the battle of Haldi Ghati. Construction of the fort started in the 1760s under Raghudev Singh II. Subsequent rulers kept on adding to the structure until the 1960s when the palace was abandoned for some time. Devigarh is one of the important tourist spots near Udaipur. Tourists can get the latest information about Devigarh and the nearby places of interest in Touristplacesinindia.com.

Devigarh Palace and Fort:
Devigarh palace is today a luxury hotel, after years spent in renovation. Undoubtedly one of the most impressive palaces in Rajasthan, its structure is imposing and an impressive site from a distance. The palace has been restored to its original charm to aid tourism in Devigarh. Of late it has also gained popularity as a shooting location for Indian movies.

The design of the palace is its most important feature. The traditional elements have been kept intact all over the palace to maintain the old, medieval ambience. White marble has been extensively used along with local raw materials.

Tourist spots near Devigarh:
Devigarh is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Udaipur. There are many tourist spots near Devigarh that are important for tourism in Rjasthan. These include �

Nathdwara - this beautiful city built in the 18th century is home to one of the wealthiest temples in Rajasthan. The temple in the ornate Haveli is dedicated to Lord Srinathji, and is the venue of grand celebrations during the major festivals like Janmashtami, Jhulan yatra, the rose festival and the Annakuta festival. The miniature paintings and rich architecture of the haveli and the temple are major attractions of Nathdwara.

Eklingji temple � this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known by the name of Eklingji in Rajasthan. The temple is part of an ancient complex comprising more than hundred temples dedicated to the lord. The Eklingji temple reaches a height of 65 feet and spreads over 2500 square feet. The architecture of the temple is one of the most notable in Rajasthan.

Rajsamand Lake � the lake is one of the best around Udaipur. It receives its water from the Gomti River. The Dwarkadhish temple in Kankroli offers a splendid view of the Lake. The beautiful water body is 4 miles long and 1.75 miles wide. The pavilions around the lake are interesting places to visit As well. Udaipur � Also known as the Lake city or Venice of the east, Udaipur is one of the major tourist destinations in Rajasthan. The main attractions of Udaipur are the many lakes in and around the city and the famous Lake Palace. Ranakpur: this small city is located about 110 kilometers from Devigarh. The beautiful Jain temples are the major attraction in Ranakpur.

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