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Bassi Fort which
glorifies the history of Chundawat clan was built in the 16th
Century by Thakur Jaimal of Sisodia dynasty, cousin of Maharana
Pratap, the founder of Bassi principality. He was a great warrior
who fought many a gallant battles and has numerous brilliant
victories to his credit. Six of the ancestors of Rawat Sahib Kesri
Singh Ji, the present head of Bassi, Chundawat family laid down
their lives defending Mewar and the famous Chittorgarh Fort. It is
the citadel where were enacted the immortal episodes of sacrifice
and heroism.
Set picturesquely amid hills, the quiet luxury of the palace
offers a retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment. Its
towering gates, domes, arches, corridors and Mahals takes one back
to the Royal Magnificence of the past and the age of chivalry.
It has 16 well appointed rooms. All the suits/rooms are spacious
with Jharokhas, attached with running hot and cold water, dressing
rooms and attractively appointed sitting rooms/ areas the period
furniture.Besides the above, there are well laid out Lobby/Drawing
room, Dining hall, Bar and public areas like Gardens, Terrace,
Battlements etc. There is a vast area for parking vehicles.Wake up
to the sounds of humming birds, calling peacocks and enjoy clean
and fresh air descending from the Fort on the hill over looking
your rooms. If lucky, you may spot peacocks dancing to the rhythm
of morning breeze in the palace gardens. |
