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Bassi Fort |
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 Built in the 16th century by a valiant cousin of Maharana Pratap - Thakur Jaimal of Sisodia dynasty, Bassi Fort now belongs to the Chundawat clan of Rajputs. Several ancestors of the present head of the family Rawat Sahib Kesri Singh Ji have laid down their lives for Mewar and the Fort of Tragedies at Chittorgarh. The Chittaurgarh Fort has several legends of heroism, loyalty and sacrifice that bog down the aura of the place to this day.
Bassi Fort Palace is an amazing Heritage Hotel today, set amidst picturesque forested hills that have been restored to its former glory and retains its old charm. Towering gates, arches, Palaces or Mahals, corridors and domes add to its magnificence and grandeur while its interiors spell comfort, lavishness and ceremonial ambience of Rajasthan royalty. The peacocks dancing in its landscaped multi-level gardens and birdcalls in the morning are unforgettable highlights of your experience at Bassi Fort. You can also see the ‘Kalp Vriksha’ here, believed to be the Holy Tree of the Heaven that fulfills every wish made under its canopy.
Accommodation: Bassi Fort Palace Resort is a lesser known but a sparkling highlight of Golden Triangle Tours. It has 16 rooms in all, with three royal or deluxe suites known as Sanga Mahal, Daulat Mahal, and Ratan Mahal. All the rooms and suites are quite spacious and comfy with lavish ethnic décor, complete with period furniture, carved Jharokhas, attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water, and dressing rooms or areas.
Cuisine: The royal kitchens of the Bassi Fort Palace offer fine culinary delights that include Indian, Continental and Chinese delicacies. However, the traditional Rajasthani recipes passed on for generations remain the highlight here. Bassi Fort also offers you a barbecue party or a campfire party on demand and can arrange open-air banquets at the rooftop or one of its sprawling terraces to mark a special occasion. The hotel has a well stocked bar too.
Amenities & Services: Besides stylish and graceful lobby, Bassi Fort Resort has delightful gardens, battlements and a huge parking area. Guests receive a royal welcome as soon as they enter the hotel. There are jeep safaris, horse safaris, and traditional Royal Weddings that can be arranged by the hotel on request. The recreational parties in the evenings include folk songs and tribal dances.
You may also want to meet the local tribals and watch their local rituals while trekking in the hills just behind the fort. Guests are also invited to participate in regional fairs and festivals that are celebrated with much pomp and show at Bassi. The luxury heritage hotel also arranges for parties and cultural shows at the tented camps and the hilltop resort, 10 minutes drive away from the main hotel complex.
The travel desk at the hotel offers exciting sightseeing and excursion tours to the legendary 7th century Chittaurgarh Fort; Mauryan-era excavations at Nagri; Menal known as mini-Khajuraho on the Bundi Road; Bassi wildlife sanctuary encompassing Bassi and Orai reservoirs and harboring panthers, wild boars, and antelopes; Bassi Village with intricately carved temples, step well cenotaphs, and craftsmen busy making sculptures, shoes, pottery, and exquisite woodcrafts.
Accessibility: Bassi Fort Palace is 24 km from Chittaurgarh on the road to Udaipur. It is situated on National Highway No. 76 and is easily accessible. 100 km from the nearest airport at Udaipur, Bassi Fort is 2 km from the broad gauge railway station at Bassi and 24 km from the meter gauge railway station that connects Chittaurgarh to major tourist destinations of North India such as Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad.
Address: : Bassi Fort Palace, P.O. Bassi, Chittaurgarh - 312 022, Rajasthan, India |
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