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With their recent conversion into hotels, though they have managed to keep their flavour as medieval homes intact, these once -forbidden deras have opened their doors to the world. And in doing so, they have ensured befitting manner, and that a way of living that was losing ground to the 21st century, has been preserved for a little while longer.

JAIPUR



BISSAU PALACE: Built by the Rawals of Bissau in Shekhawati as a handsome town house, it still retains its collections of armoury, portains, library and furnitures, and is reached from the hustle and bustle of the old city. Within its quiet gardens, however, peace pervades. It has 36 rooms and a restaurant, as well as a charming lounge.

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NARAIN NIWAS :
Constructed in 1928 by the General Amar Singh of Kanota Thikanna, initially as a garden retreat, and later expanded into a complete house, its deep verandahs overlook the garden that was laid by the frst Indian commissioned into the British army. The mod - cons inside are a whimsical mix of royal portriture, opulent chandeliers, painted walls religious images, ornate fireplaces, and hybrid colonial furniture. Run by the family, at has 28 rooms and a multi -cuisine restaurant.

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BIKANER



LALLGARH PALACE:The most perfect example of a Rajput palace, Lallgarh was built at the turn of the century and is a sprawling red sand-stone residence with separate wings, one of which is occupied by members of the royal family while another wing forms a museum. Pierced screens shade large windows from the harsh sun of the desert, while extensive corridors lined with photographs connect with rooms and suites where the princes once trained in the art of kingship. There are formal lounges, and meals are served in a dining hall reminiscent of the banquets once hosted here.

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JAISALMER



MANDIR PALACE :
This royal palace was first built in1825, and additions were later made to it. Constructed of yellow sand stone, it has an imposing entrance, a fully carved Durbar Hall with coloured tiles, and a terrace Badal Mahal which has conopies where one can take the air. From here, the sunset is dramatic, and there are views all over the citadel. The palace has 10 rooms.


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JODHPUR



AJIT BHAWAN : Built of sandstone as the residence of the younger brother of the maharaja of Jodhpur in the 1940s, and one of the most charming and personalised properties of the rajasthan, known for the atmosphere in which its dinner service is held in an open courtyard, Ajit Bhawan has 51 rooms in the main building and cottages especially created in the gardens. Each cottage is named after the Indian zodiac, and furnished in ethnic style. There is also a swimming pool in the premises.


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UDAIPUR


SHIV NIWAS PALACE : Built at the turn of century as an adjunct to the royal residence, Shambhu Niwas, which is somewhat incongruous, western looking building. Shiv Niwas is its anti-thesis with its curved chajjas or dripstone roofs and its arched chambers that were opulently appointed of a number of white halls and white kiosks. Over looking Lake pichola, it had two of its court artisans sent to London to study and create in its interiors the fine art of frescos and glass-mosaic design. Used variously as a royal residence and guest house, and home till recently to a splendid suite of belgain crystal furniture, Shiv Niwas was converted into hotel in 1982, and is currently being run by the head of the clan, Maharana Arvind Singh. It is without doubt the most exclusive palace hotel in India, its original ornamentation preserved and splendidly maintained by the head of the clan itself.

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PUSHAKAR



PUSHKAR PALACE : An ancient if austere building, the four hundred year old palace is the best accomodation available in pushkar, located beside the lake, it offers views of temples and ghats. Now a popular hotel, it has 32 double rooms, 4 singles, as well as a restaurant.

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MOUNT ABU



CONNAUGHT HOUSE: Rajasthan's only hill resort is Mount Abu, built around the vast Nakki Lake. Here, members of the royal families and their prominent courtiers built summer cottages. Connaught House was built by the chief minister in the durbar of Jodhpur and is planned in the English style, a sylvan retreat set in a garden - the perfect place to unwind.

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MANDAWA



CASTLE MANDAWA : Built in 1755, and approached through two gateways mounted with cannons, the first courtyard leads to a deep verandah beyond which is a drawing room still retained the way it has been since decades. Several narrow staircases and courtyards connect it with the array of rooms that we added to it over the centuries. A terrace offers a view over the entire town, dinner is served in the back lawns accompanied by an enchanting fire dance. The castle has a restaurant and 57 rooms in variety that ranges from a medley of suites to rooms- not one of them ordinary.

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DESERT RESORT ROOP NIWAS:
Built by Thakur Roop Singh at the turn-of the-century as an European style palace for his family, complete with swimming pool, billiards room, a large garden and large rooms, the palace has shady trees around it and the garden that the head of the family takes pride in, given the semi-air conditions of the desert. The palace has 30 rooms, corridors lined with family photographs and a restaurant where the Indian and Rajasthani cuisine is excellent.

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SARISKA




SARISKA PALACE:
Built at the close of the 19th century as a royal hunting lodge, the palace was extensively renovated and converted into a hotel with 47 rooms and a multi-cuisine restaurant in the 1980's. It has extensive lawns, a conference hall and a tennis court, and also has art-deco furniture and furnishings in the rooms. Its large lawns are well tended.

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KOTA



BRIJRAJ BHAWAN PALACE HOTEL
Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel is a Heritage Hotel. It is also the residence of Maharao Brijraj Singh of Kotah and his family. It was built in 1830 A.D. as the British Residency and later became the State guest house of Kotah in 1900 A.D. Many VVIPs from viceroys, Kings and Queens to Maharaja's and Prime Ministers have stayed here. Lord Curzon visited in 1903. Queen Mary of England stayed here on her visit to 1911. Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi came in 1971. This colonial style building is situated on the right bank of the river Chambal and commands a magnificent view.

Its spacious rooms are graced with elegant period furniture. The drawing and dining rooms are very eye catching, with many personal affects of the royal family. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with attached modern bathrooms, and are equipped with colour TV and telephone with national and international access. Most rooms have a pleasing river view. The well maintained lawns and terrace gardens add to the style of gracious living. An abundance of trees and general greenery in the riverside environ at Brijraj Bhawan Palace ensures the presence of a wide variety of birds. Guests can play croquet on the green lawns here and also enjoy a game of tennis. A badminton court too is being made ready. In fact, guests are tempted to spend the entire winter day soaking in the sun, relaxing, and doing nothing here. Continental, Chinese, and Indian Cuisine is served including many specialities of the Hadaoti region. The food is made under the personal supervision of the royal family.

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KUMBHAL GARH



AODHI:

Aodhi Hotel in Kumbalgarh is a small hotel, which blends with the jungle and is also designed in a traditional Mughal style architecture, which resembles to the fort next door. ‘Aodhi’ means Hunting Lodge and with its camouflage, it looks like one. It is built on a slope of a mountain with canopy of trees surrounding it and a playful little brook flows through the resort during the monsoons. The rooms are designed on different themes like – Tiger, Parrot, Jungle and etc. It has a small bar, coffee shop, a restaurant and swimming pool. It has all the luxury available without disturbing the environment around it. The hotel staff is very enthusiastic and always eager to help you. You can see the reflections of traditional Rajasthani hospitality flowing through their actions. The options for excursions available to you are Ranakpur Jain temples and a Jungle safari.

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RANAKPUR



MAHARANI BAGH ORCHARD RETREAT:
Set with mango orchards, this getaway was built by the Jodhpur princess late in the 19th century. Within, there are several cottages that are quaint and look out at greenery and the amazing variety of birds that inhabit the area.The resort has 19 rooms, a swimming pool and serves dinner in a romantically torchlit atmosphere.

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