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History
HISTORY
Constructed as part of a war strategy in the 16th Century and situated in the Aravalli hills surrounded by 15 kilometers of impregnable forest, the Gogunda Palace was the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar ruled by one of the greatest Hindu Rajput Kings, Maharana Pratap Singh who overthrew the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, from Mewar and restored its glory.
Emperor Akbar attacked Mewar after laying siege on Chittorgarh
Mewar Attack
1567
Emperor Akbar and Maharana Pratap Singh fought from Gogunda
Battle of Haldighati
1576
Opened our doors as a hotel and welcomed our 1st guest
Welcomed our 1st guest
2013
1572
Coronation
Maharana Pratap Singh was coronated in the infamous Raj Tilak ceremony
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2001
Restoration works began
Began restoration works to make the historical Gogunda Palace into a luxury getaway
2023
Your stay with us
Your stay at Gogunda Palace to experience royal luxury at its finest
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
ROYAL EXPERIENCE
THE ARAVALLI CHHATRI
Take in the magnificent view of the Aravalli Hills while enjoting hi-tea, sundowners or a meal.
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
A temperature-controlled swimming pool framed by pink Bougainvillea flowers is ideal for a swim.
THE SPA
Treat yourself to a regal massage to de-stress and center your body and mind.
HERITAGE WALKS
Glimpse into the rich history of the Palace through a walk around it.
DINE UNDER THE STARS
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in the Neem Garden.
SUNDOWNERS AT THE ARAVALLI CHHATRI
Enjoy sundowners while looking out at the spectacular sunset over the Aravalli Chhatri.
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VINTAGE CAR RIDE AROUND GOGUNDA
Enjoy a car ride around the town of Gogunda in one of our luxury vintage cars.
ROYAL HI-TEA
Enjoy the age-old royal evening tradition of a Hi-Tea at the Champa Garden.
COOKING WITH THE CHEF
Learn authentic Marwadi recipes through a private cooking masterclass with our chef.
VILLAGE WANDERINGS
Visit a quintessential Rajasthani village to get a glimpse into their daily lives. Try your hand at seasonal activities such as Jaggery making as well.
POTTERY
Visit the village potter and dirty your hands in clay to learn basic vessel making in a guided and interactive local experience.
VISIT RANELAV SAGAR
Take a 4 kilometer bicycle ride or car drive to a local lake, Ranelav Sagar to enjoy the peaceful and calming local sights.
JEEP SAFARIS
Traverse 20 kilometers of the Aravalli Hills over 2 hours to the closest hilltop to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Udaipur city.
VISIT MYRAH KI GUFA
Explore the hidden yet majestic Myrah's Caves where Maharana Pratap hid his weapons and planned his war strategies against the Mughals.
VISIT RAJ TILAK STHAL
As part of the Myrah ki Gufah visit, you will also have a chance to explore the public site where Maharana Pratap was coronated.
Royal Experience
OPINIONS
The palace is just amazing and huge. You get lost in a maze surrounding beautiful gardens. The staff is very friendly and the room is beautiful and spacious.
Yoann, France
The stay at this heritage palace hotel was an incredible experience. The gardens were well maintained. The hotel architecture was beautiful. The room was ornate and palatial.
Ashutosh, Germany
4.5
Excellent
on TripAdvisor
10/10
Exceptional
on Expedia
4
Very Good
on Booking.Com
Opinions
Dining
DINING
HERITAGE QUARTER
Enjoy Rajasthani royal cuisine as well as Asian and Continental dishes along with scrumptious desserts.
BOUGAINVILLEA BAR
A connoisseur's selection of wines, cigars and spirits await you by the poolside at the Bounganvillea Ba
IN ROOM DINING
After a long day or a late night, in-room dining from a gourmet menu is a clap away.
PRIVATE DINING
Dine under the stars in the Neem Garden with a chef-curated menu.
HI-TEA
Enjoy the age-old royal evening tradition of a Hi-Tea at the Champa Garden.
LAAL MAAS
A quintessential Rajasthani dish of a rich mutton curry spiced with local Mathania chilies.
KER SANGRI
A stable Rajasthani delicacy made with dried indigenous Ker and Sangri berries (desert bean berries).
DAL BAATI CHURMA
The ultimate trio of lentils served with baked dough balls served with spicy chutney.
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Have extravagant weddings in the ambience of Gogunda Palace with royal traditions such as arriving on elephant back, grand Indian costumes and jewelery, a colorful band in attendance and a regal repast.
With several lawns and outdoor spaces as well as an indoor banquet hall, Gogunda Palace is ideal for hosting birthday and anniversary celebrations as well as large conferences and meetings to create lasting memories for you.
A landscaped open garden located in the Central Courtyard in the Palace.
Another beautiful open garden perfect for large stage setups and mandaps with seating.
At the heart of the Palace, the Temple Courtyard is perfect for catering events.
Beside the swimming pool is perfect for lounging during evening gatherings.
Expansive indoor space by the Champa Garden ideal for conferences and meetings.
Weddings & Events
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