Thursday, September 1, 2011

SajjanGarh (Monsoon Palace)

Sajjangarh or Sajjangadh (Less popularly known as Monsoon palace) is a hill top palace situated at bansdara peak of the Aravali hill range at height of 3000ft. Owing to its height It can be seen from entire city area.


The fort presents mesmerizing view of city and aravali ranges in all directions. One can see the entire city from front side of the palace and the infinitely extending aravali hills from the other side. All the famous lakes viz Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Lake Govardhan Sagar can be seen from here. The palace also gives a beautiful view of sunset.

Its a 3 story above the ground building out of which 2 are open for public. The palace was started by Maharana  Sajjan Singh, which was later on completed by Maharana Fateh Singh.


Built with the white marble, the  palace fairly shows the luxury and royalty of Mewar Dynasty. From the Entry gate to the rooms and  from the architecture to finishing, it reflects the perfection of art and endless hard work of the workers.


The entire hill region is a wildlife sanctuary as well, named 'Sajjangadh Wildlife Sanctuary', so if you are lucky enough, you can find deers, tortoise, neelgai, sambhar, wild boars, jackals  and even tigers(rarely)


Other then the palace, There is cafeteria and a park available at the top, which makes this place a popular  picnic spot too. 


Although The  illuminated palace looks amazing at night, the entry is prohibited after evening, due to the risk involved. From city it looks like a pearl hanging in the sky, due to the invisibility of hill at night.

How to reach: Auto-Rickshaw are NOT allowed to go on the hill, One can reach the palace using either a 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler. Tickets are available at entrance at the foot of the hill, from here, single lane road is available upto the top. 





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