Sabarkantha
Idar, an important town in Sabarkantha, serves as an excellent starting point for trips to places like Khedbrahma, Vijaynagar, and Poshina. One of Gujarat's most important pilgrimage sites is the Lord Vishnu-honoring Shamlaji Temple.
Dowlat Villas Palace, is a 100 years old heritage property, a private residence and heritage homestay of Maharaj Shri Bhagirath Singhji Idar a (eldest son of Late. Maharaj Shri Umeg Singhji) and his son Rajkumar Saheb Suryavir Singhji Idar. Maharaj Shri Man Singhji, the second son of H.H. Maharaja Dowlat Singhji, built this property in 1920's and named it after his father as Dowlat Villas Palace. A part of the property is converted into a heritage homestay and managed by his son Rajkumar Saheb Suryavir Singhji Idar.
Dowlat Villas Palace has a unique Castle Structure with Scorpion shaped - head, body, claws and Sting. The interiors include furniture, artefacts, paintings etc. saying about the past. The Exteriors include galleries, huge colossal pillars, manicured lawn , grounds for parking and sports. The rooms are equipped with antique furniture with all modern amenities. The property also includes a recreational room, swimming pool, seasonal organic kitchen garden, Idar -Ratna mango orchid,a pen etc. Not to forget it's a place for many ceremonial events. Lastly, it's a Pet friendly property.
Dowlat Villas Palace is an hour's drive from Ahmedabad and a little bit more from Udaipur on NH-8 highway.
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115 km from Ahmedabad. Idar is well connected by state transport buses.
Connected with Ahmedabad and Khed Brahma by limited numbers of trains.
SVP Ahmedabad 106 km is the nearest airport.