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HERITAGE
Utelia was founded in 1786 AD by Bhav Sinhji, a member of the Baghela
Rajput clan that one ruled much of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Malwa and Rewa. The
palace Utelia was built wooden palace by Neknamdar Thakore Saheb Sur
Sinhji.
EXPERIENCE
The Palace Utelia is a typical work of the Indo-Saracenic architectural
style with European influences, and features 5 domes, pillared galleries,
balconies and porticoes. The highlight of the property is the dining hall,
which is appointed in elegant wooden furniture, well-framed portraits,
gilt-framed mirrors and antique corner tables.
The terrace has splendid views of the village, the river Bhogavo and the
float countryside of Bhal. The principal attraction of the property is
rural solace. The property is owned and man
aged
by the Thakore family of Utelia.
SIGHTSEEING
The Village
Traditional houses diamond polishing, temples, Hot Springs and the
typical ambience of an Indian village are the prime attractions of Utelia
village. Agricultural countryside (Cotton and wheat fields) and Bharwad
hamlets around Utelia are also worth visiting.
Lothal
Around 7-kms from the property, archaeological ruins of the 2400-1600 BC
Indus Valley civilization, citadel with dockyard, acropolis, bead factory
and a site museum definitely merits a visit.
Gundi
Ashram
This Ashram is known for its Handloom weaving and spinning crafts work.
EXCURSIONS
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (approx. 35-kms)
The sanctuary's main attraction is 100-sq-km lake with thousands of
birds-flamingoes, pelicans, ducks, etc., which are specially seen in
winter. Nalsarovar is also known for its Padhar, Sindhi, Muslim and
Bharwad Culture.
Velavadar National Park (60-kms)
An extensive tract of grasslands, with some of anima's greatest herds of
Blackbuck, Antelope, some Blue Bull, Wolf, Fox, Jackal, one of the world's
greatest Harrier Roost and typical grassland birds.
Ganpatpura (approx. 25-kms)
Ganapatpura is famous temple of Lord Ganesh (also spelt as Ganesha) known
for its statue.
Ahmedabad (78-kms)
The Palace Utelia is the closest heritage hotel to Ahmedabad, the city of
textile, monuments, museums, institute and commerce.
Cambay (approx. 65-kms)
Cambay is famous not only for its historic fort, but also for its
magnificent Indo-Saracenic architecture, and stone cutting artisans.
GETTING THERE
Utelia is 78-kms from Ahmedabad, 5-kms from Lothal Burkhi railway
station. Popular stopover between Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar are just 4-kms
off Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar Highway.
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