An old-world Indian classic, Shiv Niwas stands within the walls of Udaipur’s City Palace - once a guest house for royal visitors, today it has been turned into a hotel. The Shiv Niwas Palace was originally Maharana Fateh Singhji's residence. Situated on the edge of tranquil Lake Pichola, at ... |
The Taj Lake Palace located in the middle of Lake Pichola is a dream of white marble and mosaic. It was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar – believed to be the descendants of the Sun God. The Taj Lake Palace appears to be floating in the lake. Se... |
The Monsoon Palace is also called Sajjangarh as it was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1884, as a monsoon retreat. It is 5 km from Udaipur and overlooks the Fateh Sagar Lake. It is situated at height of 1100 ft (340 m). high above the surrounding areas. It offers a panoramic overview of the city&#... |
Embraced in the Nahargarh Hills, the Nahargarh Fort of Jaipur was erected by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Jaipur was the capital of Raja Jai Singh II and Nahargarh was an appropriate stand guard, rightly called the Tiger Fort. It offers some out-of-this-world views of the Man Sagar Lake and the cit... |
The village of Mandawa is placed in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Mandawa qualifies to be a Rajasthan hamlet. Found in Jhunjhunu district. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is known for its fort and havelis. This town has been referred to as the "Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan"... |
The fort of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century. Thakur Nawal Singh, son of Shardul Singh, founded the fort in 1812 (1755 AD). The fort dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. Built as per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is adorned with b... |
Also called the Balagarh Fort. Built with the remains of an earlier fort called Satelmer Fort, the Pokaran Fort is well stocked with wells and grain stores and has a wonderful dining hall constructed in the second half of the 19th century. This is a 14th century fort located in Pokhran. The literal... |
Umaidnagar Garh (Fort) 40 kms from Jodhpur and 20 kms short of Osian was built by Kavirajji, the Prime Minister of Marwar state in 1760 AD. Initially called Dhakai village, the village name was changed to Umaidnagar. For the past 70 years or more no one lived in Umaidnagar Fort. This has recently be... |
The settlements in this region consist of a collection of huts that are circular and have thatched roofs. The walls are covered with a plaster of clay, cow dung, and hay, making a termite-free (antiseptic) facade that blends in with the sand of the countryside around it.... |
Kanodia Purohitan is one of the oldest village of Sevad Rajpurohits. It was awarded to Dharayatji Rajpurohit. It is situated on Jaisalmer highway 115 KM from Jodhpur. Surrounded by sand dunes and with lots of greenery it is upcoming tourist place. The temple in the movie 'Dor' was a set cr... |
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated on a lofty height, 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards. Moti Mahal... |
Vijay Stambh is located inside the Chittorgarh Fort, which is situated on a 500 ft hill on a rocky plateau. Vijay Stamb or Victory Tower was built by Maharana Kumbha and it has nine stories to memorialize his victory over the rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. There is an exterior wall of the to... |
The formidable Chittorgarh fort is perched atop a 180m high hill on a rocky plateau covering a massive area of 700 acres and is a standing sentinel to the courage and valour of Chittorgarh. It is belived that the fort was built by the Mauryans in the 7th century and further structures were added to ... |
The glorious Rani Padmini's Palace in the Chittorgarh Fort is built near a beautiful lotus pool. It is a compact three storeyed white building, but what is seen today is a 19th century reconstruction of the original. The palace is surrounded by water and chhatris (pavilions) crown its roofs. Th... |
Bikaner is a district located in the northwestern part of the State of Rajasthan in India and is surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city has immense cultural as well as historical importance and is the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. This city is also called the "Camel City" because it i... |
For nearly two centuries, the Rambagh Palace has been home to generations of royals. Built in 1835 on a modest scale for the queen’s favourite handmaiden Kesar Badaran, it was later refurbished as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge. In 1925, Rambagh was converted into a palace, and became the re... |
Located in the foothills of Nahargarh hills on the way towards Amer, Kanak Vrindavan is in a valley situated below the Nahargarh hills adjoining the Amber Fort, on Jaipur-Amber highway. Nearly 280 years back, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, liked the place as it reminded him of the mythological Vrindavan ... |
Jaisalmer has the ONLY sand desert of India. A hill of sand created by the eolien (wind related) processes, that's what Sand Dunes actually are. The Sand Dunes of Rajasthan have a compelling charm that has the capability of overshadowing the state's extremely famous forts and palaces. The ... |
In the Aravali hills, the 18th century Devi Garh Palace, in the village of Delwara, forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. Located 28 km northeast of Udaipur, Devi Garh is a convenient and scenic 45 minute drive from the city. The fort palace has now been restored to a herit... |
Jaipur City Palace is an elegant blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The spectacular Jaipur Palace structure covers one-seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs originally built the palace, and his descendants made the later ad... |
