Devra & Your Hosts

About Devra

Devra is a privately owned five acre estate. Devra literally translates to 'where God resides' - epitomized by tranquillity, serenity of the setting and an 800 year old temple still standing at the sight of Devra. In the local language "Devra" means a Tribal Temple. The estate house is built on a hillock in the lap of Aravali Hills overlooking fields, environs and with some spectacular views of The City Palace, Udaipur. The facade of Devra is completely clad with stone as are all the exterior walls, which create a magnificent set along the fields around. It offers grand panoramic views of the Udaipur environs. The privacy location and the splendid views provide a lush green scape that rejuvenates the senses and it’s been so designed that indoor merges seamlessly with the outdoors. The cuisine served at Devra is exemplary. The efficient and friendly staff of Devra will do their utmost to make your boutique home stay vacation, a memorable one. Children will always be VVIP guests of Devra. While at Devra you will feel miles away from everywhere but you are actually 15 minute drive from the city centre.

Devra has also been listed to "Alastair Swaday's Special Places to Stay" and also has been rated among top 25 properties of India with TripAdvisor Popularity Index #6 of 97 hotels in Udaipur having 92% reviewers recommandation. Read More

Your Hosts

Major Durga Das and Jyoti Jasol have been married for last twenty six years. Hiteshree, their 13 years old daughter studies at Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer in the eighth standard. Hiteshree is home during X-Mas break of one month in December and can be your little local guide to the adjoining village.

Major Durga Das is former officer of the Indian Army's elite Armoured Corps. His ancestors are premier nobles from house of Bassi, a principality of Mewar – Udaipur. A keen environmentalist and bird watcher, Durga is a delightful company. He would be happy to accompany you for morning walks to show the estate.

Jyoti belongs to the Senior clan of Rathores of Marwar – Jodhpur. She loves multitasking – a great hostess and cook. Her association with Udaipur City Palace of Event Manager has been of more than a decade. Also she was cultural consultant to the leading hotels of India. An initiative which is close to her heart, she is striving to conserve the knowledge of tradition and to provide a cultural record for present and future generations.