Utelia travel offers tourists of Gujarat a retreat to the serene, feudal village, away from the heady towns and cities. Utelia is known, especially, for the magnificent palace that stands in the village.

The city of Utelia was founded by the chieftain of the Vaghela Rajput clan, Bhav Sinhji in the 18th century. The primary attraction of the city is Utelia Palace that was established by Bhav Sinhji in 1786. The palace represents a unique and magnificent blend of the European and Indo-Saracenic styles of architecture. The palace stands on grandiose pillars, domes and arches. Utelia Palace has been converted into a heritage hotel that provides accommodation in 14 grand double rooms. Each room overlooks the spectacular River Bhugavo from the attached veranda. The hotel provides state of art facilities to the guests. It is armed with its own horse carts that take the tourists round the nearby countryside. Jeep safaris are also organized by the hotel staff on the request of the guests. The restaurants of the hotel serve mouthwatering delicacies from both continental and Indian cuisines.

While on a tour of Utelia, the tourist may engage in adventurous excursions to some of the following places:

Lothal
Velavadar National Park
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Hot Springs in Utelia

The tourists may travel to Utelia from the city of Ahmadabad, that is situated at a distance of about 75 kilometers. An extensive network of roads traverses the region. The state highway (Ahmednagar-Bhavnagar Higway) lies at a distance of about 4 kilometers from the village of Utelia. The nearest railhead lies in the town of Lothal which is well connected by a network of rails to most of the important cities in western India. The nearest airport lies in the city of Ahmadabad.

The ideal time to visit this small town is between the months of October and March. The old world charm and the rustic yet picturesque beauty of the natural surroundings of the region lure tourists to Utelia.