Dungarpur, popularly known as the "city of hills" is a picturesque town perched on the hill tops of the Aravalli mountains. It is situated about 110 Kilometers south of Udaipur. It was established in the 13th century by a faction of the Mewar dynasty who had decided to split their ways. Dungarpur reached its prime under the governance of the Guhilot Ahara Suryavanshi Rajputs. The place is famous for its palaces painted with beautiful frescoes. It houses such marvels of Rajasthani architecture like the Deo Somnath temple, and the well maintained Rajmata Devendra Kanwar Museum. Dungarpur also has a splendid lake by the name of Gaib Sagar Lake. One of the most magnificent structures of Dungarpur is the Udai Bilas Palace.

The location of the Udai Bilas Palace renders it a separate kind of magnificence. Set beside the sparkling blue waters of the Gaib Sagar Lake on one side and a grove of private reserved forests on the other the Udai Bilas Palace enchants your soul like never before. It has a typical old world charm about it that is bound to attract your attention. It provides the perfect kind of retreat for ailing souls as well as for newly wed couples.

The origin of the Udai Bilas Palace dates back to the 19th century. Maharawal Udai Singhji -II decided to construct a wing of the palace overlooking the great Gaib Sagar Lake. It was supposed to be made of a local stone "Pareva" which has a bluish gray color. He also decided to construct an "Ek thambia mahal" which is the embodiment of Rajasthani art and sculpture. Intricately carved pillars, bracketed windows and ornate arches characterize this palace. The Udai Bilas Palace was enlarged by Maharawal Laxman Singhji in 1940, who ordered the construction of three more wings surrounding the "Ek thambia mahal", creating the famous courtyard of the palace.

Though the Udai Bilas Palace is still inhabited by the royal family, twenty rooms of the palace are being offered as accommodation for the stay of the tourists. The rooms are equipped with all modern amenities for the providing the perfect royal experience. The guests of Udai Bilas Palace are the only tourists who are allowed the privilege of visiting the magnificent Juna Mahal. Cheapflightstorajasthan.com wishes you a wonderful journey to the "city of Hills", Dungarpur.