Palaces in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Fort Palaces
The kumbhalgarh Fort was built in 15th century A.D. by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 A.D.) and is the principal fortification after Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaiopur. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, hasseven kajestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring watch towers strengthen the crenallated walls of the fort making it an impregnable structure.

Palaces in Rajasthan
Chittaurgarh Fort Believed to have been contructed by mori rulers in the 7th century, this fort is located on a 180 meter high hill, covering 700 acres. It is 5 km. long north to south, but only 3/4 km. at its widest, east to west. Tablets and chattris lie between several monumental gates.

MehranGarh Fort (Jodhpur) Mehrangarh Fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he moved his capital hereMehran Garh Fort from nearby Mandore. There are palaces housed within this daunting structure among which are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.

Kumbhalgarh Fort The kumbhalgarh Fort was built in 15th century A.D. by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 A.D.) and is the principal fortification after Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaiopur. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, hasseven kajestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring watch towers strengthen the crenallated walls of the fort making it an impregnable structure

Jaisalmer Fort(Jaisalmer) Jaisalmer Fort built in 1156 A.D. by Rawal Jailsal, the Fort (often called Sonar Qila) crowns the 80-m-high Trikuta Hill. About a fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort walls. The fort has 99 bastions around its circumference. There is a group of five Jain Tamples within the fort built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The temples are open only till 12 noon

Junagarh Fort(Bikaner) A beautiful and well maintained fort, it has several palaces. Among them are Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, Badal Mahal are prominent. more...

Taragarh Fort(Bundi) Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one of he most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvellous white fort with a huge reservoir which once supplied water to the palace.

Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Heritage Hotel

Rajasthan Tourism has a rich architectural legacy dating to an ancient past. Timeless Heritage Rajasthan monuments, magnificent temples, and breathtaking sites.Rajasthan never ceases to lure the travelers. Of its prestigious monuments and natural wonders, UNESCO has already declared sixteen cultural and five natural sites of Rajasthan as the World Heritage Sites.

The unmatched regal palaces, forts, mansions, royal guesthouses, summer palaces, havelis of royal kingdom of Rajasthan had been renovated Form of Heritage Hotels.These all- imperial palaces were Residence of the Maharajas and Royal families in yester years.Since these large forts and castles lay almost abandoned or unattended until some leading pioneers had been converted into tourist palaces in category of Rajasthan Hotels.

Almost three decades back when greatest & invaluable Indian palaces like Umaid Bhawan of Jodhpur and Lake Palace Udaipur had been transformed into Grand Heritage Hotels.

This conversion had changed the scenario of tourism, which was followed by other royal families with their opulent palaces and Haveli. From the dramatic hilltop fortifications, to the isolated and often remote hunting pavilions - these palaces & forts sustained their magnetism for tourists. Now, with out staying in these heritage hotels as like an incomplete experience of Rajasthan. Experience a memorable stay in a regal ambience and comfort as you are a personal guest of past royal kingdoms.

History of Rajasthan

The beautiful desert state of India and the home of the Rajputs- Rajasthan is an area of great physical beauty and contrast, massive forts and magnificent palaces are found in even the remotest part of the state. The most colourful region. Each Rajasthani city has a unique character, camel ride is possible only in the desert.

Capital : Jaipur, Area : 342000 Sq km, Tourist Season : winter/spring/autumn Population : 44006000 (1991 census) Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi Literacy Rate : 40%

The beautiful desert state Rajasthan Tourism of India and the home of the Rajputs- Rajasthan is an area of great physical beauty and contrast, massive forts and magnificent palaces are found in even the remotest part of the state. The most colourful region. Each Rajasthani city has a unique character, camel ride is possible only in the desert. It is famous for its handicrafts, the markets of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer have a fascinating array of goods on display.

Attractions
Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Rambagh, Sawai Madhopur, Pushkar Fair, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Ajmer. Rajasthan represents the ultimate confluence of Rajasthan history, chivalry, romance, rugged natural beauty and color.

As Col. James Todd, the celebrated writer once wrote
"Rajasthan exhibits the sole example in the history of mankind of a people withstanding every outrage barbarity can inflict or human nature sustain, and bent to the earth, yet rising buoyant from the pressure and making calamity a whetstone to courage"

Today, long years after the last bugle was sounded, and after the warring kingdoms of erstwhile Rajputana, sheathed their swords, the desert appears romantic, its arts, the expression of a brave yet sensitive race, its architecture the embodiment of strength and grace. It is as if, in celebration of life itself. While an age has come to pass, cities flourish and contemporary Rajasthan is an explosion of colour and paegentry. It is the ultimate destination offering something to suit the tastes of every single different traveller