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PALACES OF RAJASTHAN
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HOTEL LAKE PALACE, UDAIPUR
Heritage Five Star Deluxe |
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[ Lake Palace - Udaipur] |
Founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh,
the lake city of Udaipur is often referred to as the 'Venice of the
east'.
Udaipur a city full of extravagant palaces, hilltop fortresses, temples
and romantic gardens, Udaipur a 'city of Dreams' is, not surprisingly,
a favourite with travellers, both Indian and foreign. Even James Bond
in Octupussy had a stint of actions here.
Lake Palace is a fantasy island palace shimmering on mirror-calm Lake
Pichola, the Lake Palace is one of the most romantic hotels in the
world. |
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26 Kms from the airport. |
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84 rooms & 15 suites. |
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| SHIV NIWAS PALACE, UDAIPUR |
| The ancient guest house of the Mewar royalty which
has played host to virtually all the people of the world who matter, now
opens its door to welcome you for a memorable, unforgettable experience
in it's suites decorated with antique fixtures and furnishings from the
Royal collection of the house of Mewar. Enjoy an afternoon at the pool-side
in the warmth of the ever present sun or else enjoy the wonderful view over
the lake Pichola, Lake Palace and Jagmandir from the balcony of your suite
in all serenity. With all these comforts, peace and calm, you are just a
minutes' walk away from the City Palace, one of the largest in the country
and now converted into a museum. |
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4 kms. from the railway station. |
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Swimming Pool, Holistic Health Centre, Banquet and Conference,
Boating . |
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FATEH PRAKASH PALACE, UDAIPUR
Heritage |
| A Royal retreat, with nine suites, tastefully
decorated in the traditional style with antique furniture and fixtures
to offer you a real royal experience. The palace has been restored
to its pristine glory, offering you the experience originally reserved
for Royalty. A view that encompasses the entire Pichola along with
the Jagmandir, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, the Royal monsoon
residence. Traditional Mewari hospitality coupled with a very personalized
service adds to the pleasure of a memorable holiday and leaves you
with a desire to experience all that again and again. |
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4 kms. from the railway station. |
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Swimming Pool, Holistic Health Centre, Boating,
Riding. |
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10 Historic and Super Delux Suites. |
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RAMBAGH PALACE, JAIPUR
Five Star Deluxe Category |
A hunting lodge called Ram Bagh (Garden of Ram)
was installed out side Jaipur walled city by Maharaja Swai Ram Singh II
(1835 -80). Rooms were further added to accommodate the Royal Guests of
Maharaja Madho Singh.
1n 1940 when Maharaja Mansingh married Princess Gayatri Devi, he revamped
the Royal Suites. He ruled the Jaipur State until India's independence in
1947 from this Palace.
In late 50s the Rambagh Palace Hotel was formally opened and the Maharaja
of Jaipur became the first active hotelier in India. Rambagh Palace came
under the management of Taj Group of hotels in the year 1972.
It has got Standard rooms, which are elegant, airconditioned with all modern
facilities like channel music, television, direct dialing facility from
each room. Superior rooms are tastefully decorated in the Rajasthani Style.
You can also choose from Maharaj Suite with large canopied bed, Maharani
Suite with mirrored bathroom and Princess Suite with fountains and private
terrace garden. |
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JAI MAHAL PALACE, JAIPUR
Five Star |
During the reign of Sawai Ishwari
Singh (1743 - 50), his Prime Minister and Military Commander Hargovind Natani
developed this property and was called as NATANI KA BAGH (Garden of Natani).
Maharaja Sawai Mansingh gave the name Jai Mahal to Natani Ka Bagh. It is
not known whether he gave the name after his beloved 2nd son Jai Singh or
after the city Jaipur.
It was only in December 1955 that Jaimahal Palace Hotel was opened. In 1984
Rajmata Gayatri Devi gave the management to Taj Group of Hotels.
It has 5 Special Suites -Jaipur, Peacock, Gangaur, Topaz , Crystal- all
have their own theme and are magnificiently decorated. |
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14 kms from Airport. 1 kms from Railway Station. |
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| RAJ MAHAL, JAIPUR |
It was built in 1729 a.d. by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur for his favourite Maharani. From 1821 onwards,
the palace was used to house the British Resident at Jaipur.
This palace has played host to several VVIPs like Queen Elizabeth and Jacqueline
Kennedy. Centrally set in 15 acres of well-maintained lawns, the Rajmahal
palace was converted into a hotel in 1979 and today it belongs to the Taj
group of hotels.
The palace has spacious suites with high ceilings, chandeliers and period
furniture. Beautiful paintings and antiques have been carefully preserved
and are reminiscent of the royal Colonial past.
Other special features are swimming pool, spacious of lawns and shady trees
providing ample space for walking and bird watching. |
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11 double rooms with a lounge, bar and a multi-cuisine
restaurant. |
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By road : Delhi - 270 kms.
By rail : Jaipur - 4 kms.
By air : Jaipur - 35 kms. |
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NARAIN NIWAS PALACE, JAIPUR
Heritage |
The Palace origin is from Major General
Rao Bahadur Amer Singh in 1928, son of Kr. Narain Singhji.
The palace was created in the traditional Rajasthani architecture with antique
furniture inside. Chandeliered Durbar Hall and royal bed-rooms with period
furniture make the palace a heaven of charm and royalty. It is surrounded
with sprawling landscaped garden and mango orchards. It has 22 double rooms
with attached bath and telephones. |
SAMODE HAVELI, JAIPUR
Heritage |
| Samode Haveli was built by Rawal
Sheo Singh who was Prime Minister in the Royal court. It has beautiful rooms
furnished with period furniture, arched windows and intricate wall designs.
The Haveli is a magnificent reminder of glorious past. It has 18 rooms with
attached bath. |
THE BISSAU PALACE, JAIPUR
Heritage |
| Bissau Palace is an elegant traditional
hotel built in 1919 and recently renovated. Close to the walled city and
overlooking the Tiger Fort the Bissau offers an oasis of calm, care, comfort
and respite from the 'heat and dust' of the city. The guest rooms are spacious
and comfortable. A gracious hotel with old-world charm and reputation for
excellent cuisine and service. An atmosphere filled with intrigue, excitement,
tragedy. Turreted ramparts enclosing a world of wealth. There is the lounge
and library with its vast collection of royal portraits, old silver and
armoury dating back to the 17th century - all mementos of history and time
exuding a languid grace of the bygone era. |
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, JODHPUR
Five Star Deluxe Category |
| Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the
largest and grandest private residences in the world. Built between 1929
and 1942, this imposing building is a splendid example of the Indo-Colonial
and art deco style of the thirties. |
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3 kms from Airport, 5 kms from Railway Station. |
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98 rooms |
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AJIT BHAWAN, JODHPUR
Heritage |
| In 1922 Maharaja built his residence,
It was a two storied building with 25 rooms. Zenana (ladies) appartments
were on the 1st floor veiled by carved Jaali screens. The facade of the
palace was crowned with a large central dome flanked with two smaller domes
at either end of the building. Sobhag Singh and Swaroop Singh, sons of Maharaja
Ajit Singh converted Ajit Bhawan into a hotel in the year 1980. It has a
total of 50 rooms with attached bath. |
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