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Description:
Kesar Bhawan is one of the
oldest palaces in Mt. Abu built in 1868 A.D.
and belonging to maharaja Kumar Daivat
Singh of Sirohi whose ancestor Maharao Lumba conquered the hill of
Mt.Abu in 1311 A.D the Sirohi royal family built another palace in 1913
A.D. from then the Kesar Bhawan was used as the guesthouse for visiting
dignitaries. For a hundred years now several maharajas and royal guests
from the west have been entertained in kesar bhawan. Built to suit the
climatic conditions of Mt. Abu which has an average rainfall of 150
inches annually, the palace has a closed corridor running around the
building providing it protection from the rain. each bedroom has its own
private balcony which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding hills
and valleys. An environment-friendly hotel, it lays great emphasis on
conservation and has adopted several energy saving devices.. |
