Castle Bijapur
Location :
160 km from Udaipur, 130 km from Bundi and 40 km from Chittaurgarh.
Accommodation & History:
Built in the 16th century by Rao Shakti Singh Ji, the younger brother of the great patriot Maharana Pratap, the chevalier of this strategic fort have fought many fierce battles of historical importance against the Moguls and Marathas. Amid the serene Vindhyachal ranges, Castle Bijaipur provides accommodation in 23 simple traditional rooms and suites, with attached bath, running hot and cold water.
Other facilities/Recreations :
Dining room serves Rajasthani food, local tribal folk songs and dances in the evenings during season, optional camel safari to the Lotus Lake to the 12th century Panagarh Fort, Village excursions to the surrounding country side. A wildlife sanctuary is situated adjacent to the Castle, harbouring rare fauna including the Leopards, Chinkaras, Spotted Deer, Four horned Deer, Wild Boar and variety of birds.
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