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Khempur
About Khempur

The small village of Khempur is a about fifty kilometres from the lake city of Udaipur. The village was named after Khemraj, a hero who saved a Rajput prince from murder and was thus presented with the village. Ravla Khempur meaning home of the Khempur village lord, is the focal point of the village and hosts the festivals, parties and village meetings. Now converted into a hotel with ten spacious and cordially decorated rooms, the exteriors are appealing and relaxed with open courtyards, well maintained gardens, strategically placed lighting and stylish baithaks or seating areas.

The village below the ravla consists of narrow lanes, rural dwellings and shaded squares where the locals collect to socialize. Beyond the village are lush mustard and millet farmlands that produce the raw ingredients for the beautiful meals at the hotel and also for the village livelihood. The owner of Ravla Khempur, Mr Hemant Deval Singh, has a penchant for horses and the stables have some of the finest purebred Marwari and Kathiawari horses. You have the option of testing your riding skills!

Khempur village developed over the centuries to one side of the Ravla. It comprises a small, random and attractive cluster of typical rural dwellings and shops, and shaded squares where the villagers discuss the affairs of the world or share the local gossip.

For the visitor, this is a side of India that has its own fascination; the cheerful welcome and natural hospitality of the village folk who ask nothing more than to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea. Beyond the village is an expanse of lush farmland stretching off towards distant mountains: not a single spot on the landscape to spoil this serenely beautiful landscape.

Hemant Deval Singh and his family play an important role in the village. They do a lot of social work for their neighbours and have been most noted for their help in road development, drinking water supplies and the education of some of the local children. As a result they are extremely well respected in the village. The village is also a great example of untouched rural India as it has been largely untouched by the commercial aspect of tourism.Discovery of village Khempur; near a small splendid yet serene overview of the destination.

Khempur village came upon us rapidly; a cluster of rural dwellings making up a typical random village. An ancient feudal mansion dominates the village, the front looks over strikingly beautiful backgrounds that extends to a lake and distant hills where even mute monoliths appear to have a life of their own! This is the land not swamped by hordes of tourists and retains virgin loveliness.

 
Ravla

The title ‘Ravla’ in Rajasthan refers to the home of a village chieftain”. In earlier days, the Ravla was the central point of the whole village. Functions such as village welfare, collection of taxes, administration of law and order, and the initiation of festivals took place in the Ravla.

Ravla Khempur displays historical ambience and is graced with wonderful surroundings. The lofty terraces, open courtyards, domes, sprawling gardens, arches and canopied balconies transport one back in time.

Khempur village developed over the centuries to one side of the Ravla. It encompasses a small, random and attractive cluster of typical rural dwellings and shops, and shaded squares where the villagers discuss the affairs of the world or share the local gossip.
For the visitor, this is a side of India that has its own attraction; the cheerful welcome and natural hospitality of the village folk who ask nothing more than to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.

Beyond the village is an area of lush farmland which extends towards distant mountains: not a single blot on the landscape to spoil this serenely beautiful view.

 
Main Attractions of Khempur

The main attraction here is the Ravla Khempur Hotel on the edge of the village. The Ravla Khempur is an attractive heritage hotel which was recently famed for it's part in the amusing British film, 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. The hotel is owned by Hemant Deval Singh and his pride and passion is breeding stunning Marwari horses. Guests can head out on horseback to explore the magnificent countryside on some of these beautiful animals. Singh can also arrange horse riding lessons for beginners and exciting excursions for the more experienced riders.

Khempur and these horses also offer very unique entertainment of dancing horses. They are trained to perform dances to traditional local music, which is often heard and played at birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.

Horses
Ravla Khempur is a haven for the horse lover. The stables house high lineage Marwari and Kathiawari horses. The Ravla horses are well trained and guests have the option of exploring Khempur’s surroundings on horseback.

The Ravla offers wonderful camping facilities at the nearby lakeside, where one can enjoy the sight of the early morning activities of local and migratory birds.
Hemant Deval and his father of Ravla Khempur have been completely featured in the book Marwari - Legend of The Indian Horse “ .Hemant Deval and his father, the chieftain of Khempur, live and work from their haveli, an immaculate country home set in rolling farmland an hour or so from Udaipur.

History of Khempur

The Ravla Khempur has an adoring history of true Mewari valour that dates back to 1628 AD. An enemy, in order to punish the killing of his brother, plotted to assassinate the young Prince Jagat Singh of Mewar. His plans were over-heard by Khemraj Dadhivadia whilst he was having his weapon sharpened in the market place. Khemraj didn’t utter a word of what he had heard to anyone and left silently.

On the auspicious day when the young prince was out hunting, they would-be assassin charged up towards him, intent on murder. When the deadly blade of the enemy’s sword was inches away from the prince, Khemraj leapt out from nowhere, and with a single stroke of his sword, beheaded the attacker.

To honour this courageous act, Mewar’s grateful Maharana rewarded Khemraj Dadhivadia with a village and named it Khempur.

Accomodation

The Ravla Khempur Heritage Hotel boasts of 10 Suites and offers modern amenities to the guests without compromising on the heritage feel of the rooms. Every room has a canopied balcony so that the guests can enjoy lovely views. Heritage Hotel today, Ravla Khempur offers its facilities of well appointed en suite rooms, courtyards, stables, gardens, cuisine, horses etc. for the modern day tourists.These were once enjoyed completely by the knights and nobles.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping

Khempur exudes historical ambience and graced with amazing surroundings. Ravla has superior terraces, open courtyards, extensive gardens, manicured lawns, domes, arches, canopied balconies transport one back in time. Lakeside has diverse collection of flora, migratory birds etc would delight nature lovers. Ravla also believes that there should be an element of culinary surprise.

How To Reach There

By Rail
Khempur is about 28 kms from Udaipur, 217 kms from Palanpur and 280 kms from Kota Railway station.

By Air
The nearest airport from Khempur is Udaipur airport at a distance of 28 kms and Ahmedabad airport  at a distance of 285kms.

 

 


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