Chotta Udaipur
was a princely state of the Chauhan Rajputs, who ruled much of
this tribal belt for many years. The golden period came under
HH Fatehsinhji, whose reforms and infrastructural additions
brought about the progress of Chotta Udaipur in the late 19th
and early 20th century. The Kusum Vilas palace was built in
the early decades of the 20th century and is an imposing
building with porticoes, courtyards, 30 acres of open grounds
and outhouses.
The French Impact
The interiors are beautiful with original French furniture of
the Louis XIV style, chandeliers, grand dining and drawing
rooms and old billiards room. When ready the heritage hotel
will include 10-12 rooms, a restaurant and swimming pool.
Chotta Udaipur has many historic buildings of the 18th, 19th
and early 20th century including palaces, clubs, mansions,
schools, hospitals, etc.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Around Chotta Udaipur are a number of very picturesque tribal
villages of the Bhils and Ratwas, known for their colourful
attires, ornaments, dances and pristine cultures. Native
handicrafts like Pithra wall painting, pottery, terracotta
figurines and arrow crafting thrive here. Places of interest
within 80-km radius of Chotta Udaipur are Sanmkheda, known for
it's beautiful lacquered wood furniture, the historic fort of
Pawagadh, the Indo-Saracenic monuments of Champaner and the
13th century fort of Dabhoi. Chotta Udaipur is around 100-kms
form Vadodra.