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Located a little outside the walled city of Jaipur, the Rambagh palace is one of the most beautiful palaces, in India. Originally a garden house of a favourite royal maid, it was constructed in the 19th century. After the death of Kesar Badaran, the maid, Sir Swinton Jacob, a British engineer was given the task of converting the garden house into a guest house and hunting lodge. The immediate additions were halls, covered corridors, forecourts and courtyards with extensive use of marble. Later additions and alternations that became necessary were carried out with meticulous care, keeping in mind the Rajput architectural tradition. Most of the gardens were left untouched and the well-maintained lawns and flower beds make the palace look very attractive.

The rambagh palace later became home to one of the most beautiful woman in the world, Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. The palce played host to several royal guests from India and abroad, including Queen Elizabeth and prince Philip and several lavish banquets and celebrations were held here. Today the palace is open to all those who seek to be transported to the royal past, the glorious age of grace and beauty.

Several luxurious suited like the princess suite, Maharani suite, pothakhana and Maharaja suite, to name a few, still have an authentic royal atmosphere.

Special Features: Tours to the city and nearby places of interest can be arranged. The hotel is well-equipped to organize meetings, conferences and theme parties. Tennis, squash, cultural programmes and indoor swimming pool.

Facilities available : 106 rooms, 4 special suites. One restaurant, coffee shop and a bar.

Situated on the shores of the famous Ramgarh lake, this was the hunting lodge of the former rulers of Jaipur. Thickly wooded hills froma dramatic backdrop to the old world colonial ambience of the lodge. Managed by the Taj Group of Hotels, care has been taken to maintain its original décor. Wood-panelled walls and staircases, large rooms and spacious suites give the place a rugged beauty of its own. Its location makes it ideal for trekking, boating or leisurely walks along the hilly terrain.

Special Features: TENNIS, squash, billieards, boating and bird-watching make a trip to Ramgarh Lodge interesting and memorable.

Facilities available : 11 double rooms, Multicuisine restaurant.

The Jai Mahal Palace (literally, the Palace of Victory) was built in the 18th century by Hargoving Natani, a powerful chief of the Jaipur forces. Constructed in a typical palace style with high domes, chhattries and cuolas with intricate lattice work done in theRajasthani tradion, The palace has been painstakingly restored to its former glory.the L-shaped palace has most of the rooms overlooking a beautiful garden which replicates an 18th century garden laid out by a mughal, 200kms east of Jaipur.

The interiours have been done tastefully with a lot of attention to detail. The suites are elegant and luxurious and have very intresting 19th century imprints of Rajput. Architecture by Sir Swinton Jacob. Other interesting features in the palace are old crystal mirrors and chandeliers, miniature paintings and tapestries, stained glass panels and marble inlay work.

Special Features: The hotel organizes cultural programmes in the evenings. Guests can either enjoy these in the lawns outside or else spend a quiet, undisturbed evening in their rooms. Solar heated swimming pool and beauty parlor. Tours to places of interest can also be arranged.

Facilities available : 102 rooms including 5 special suites. One bar, one lounge that serves tea, coffee and snacks and one multicasting restaurant.

Built by Rawal Sheo Singhji, a Prime Minister in the royal court of Jaipur, the haveli is the result of around 200 years of construction in phases, by its occupants. Located conveniently in the heart of the walled city the haveli exudes an atmosphere of quiet beauty and elegance. The haveli has some beautiful frescoes, arched windows and intricate wall designs. Maintained well the haveli provides the right atmosphere of luxury and allowas the visitor a glimpse into its magnificient royal past.

Special Features: Rajasthani flok dances and authentic suisine is available at the haveli. Excursions to nearby places of intrest can be arranged.

Facilities available : 16 double and 2 single rooms. Multi-cuisine restaurant.

The story of Samode palace goes back more than four and a half centuries. Prithviraj Singhji of Amber, the seventeenth prince of the house of Kacchawa Rajputs had awarded saomode to one of his twelve sons-Gopal singhji along with the hereditary title of Rawal Saheb.

Nestled picturesquely amid rugged hills, Samode Palace with its stately grandeur and frescoed walls is a pleasant journey into the glorious past. The palce is full of architectural delights-the birds, animals and flowers painted on the walls of Sultan Mahal, the dinning-room with its stained glass windows and its collection of old family portraits, the,Darbar Halls with its painted ceilings and intricately carved walls and ceilings and intrictedly carved walls and beautiful chandeliers, give this palace its old world charm. Each room is done up in Traditional Rajasthani style and the antique furniture blends well with the atmosphere making it comfortable and luxurious at the same time.

Special Features: A Tradional welcome with camel carts, buggies, elephants and local musician is organized if desired. Camel safaris available.

Facilities available : 30 double rooms. Multi-cuisine restaurant.