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Sarita
Mandvi Mahal
Juna Mandwa,
CHANDOD,
Dist. BARODA Ph 02663-33224
Hotel Sarita is part of the
Mandvi Mahal, a haveli of the Mahida Rajputs dating from the late 19th
century. The Mahidas ruled from Mandvi, neighbouring Surat and came to
Mandwa after Surat was taken over by the British. The haveli is splendidly
architectured with historic palias outside the main gate. The centre is
a spacious courtyard with potted plants and intricate sculpture. There
are a/c and non a/c rooms with attached baths.
The dining hall has an elegant
banqueting table and there is a large library. Photographs of J. Nehru,
Indira Gandhi, Sam Manekshaw and other great leaders of India adorn the
interiors. The highlight of the property is it’s proximity to the river
Narmada. The bathing ghats and temples of Chandod, Shuklatirth, Nareshwar
etc can be easily visited from Chandod. Boating is possible on the river
as is trekking in the ravines. Home cooked Indian veg and non-veg food
is served. From Chandod, you can make trips to the princely town of Raipipla,
the historic princely city of Baroda, the magnificient 12th century fortress
and temples of Dabhoi and numerous places of religious importance, Chandod
is 55 kms from Baroda.
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