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FORTS & PALACES
Thousands of years of a fairly turbulent history have
left their mark on India, and perhaps the most
prominent reminders of the country’s past are the many
forts and palaces which lie scattered across India.
Moated and turreted, thickly walled and exquisitely
decorated with mirror and marble, pietra dura and
paint, these citadels have fulfilled functions ranging
from the purely practical to the unabashedly
ornamental. They have been, like Jaipur’s Amer Fort or
the Gwalior Fort, bastions meant to keep out invaders;
or they have been, like the City Palace of Jaipur, the
Red Fort of Delhi or the Mysore Palace, a
no-holds-barred display of the wealth and grandeur of
those who ruled.
And best of all, they still stand- proud and imposing,
forts and palaces which figure right up there at the
top of any tourist itinerary. A tribute to India’s
history, a peek into its past- a sight not to be
missed.
Itineraries are specially made for Weekend, i.e.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday.
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Pataudi Village
Highlights : Just sixty kilometers (one and half hour) from Delhi ,
lies the home of the cricket legend Nawab Mansur Ali Khan
– better known as Tiger; his wife Sharmila Tagore of
Bollywood fame, and their celebrity son Saif Ali Khan.
Tread the luxury of sprawling gardens at The Pataudi
Palace, an oasis in the verdant countryside of Haryana.
The noble, white palace built by Nawab Ibrahim Ali Khan,
was designed by Heinz in 1935, stretching the proportions
and scale of the grand residences of Imperial Delhi
Stunning verandahs frame vast skies with views over the
garden of roses and cypress. The bedrooms are spacious,
royal, dream spaces with old-style baths, while the table
is fine Nawabi cuisine with Bhopal-Rampur savours. A
magnificent conference room retains the flavour of
historic meetings where you too can confer.
When To Go : All year, particularly winter.
Things To See & Do : Stunning verandahs frame
vast skies with views over the garden of roses and
cypress, beautiful Golf Course, spacious & royal bedrooms
with all modern amenities.
Getting There : The Palace is located in Pataudi,
Haryana about one and a half hour drive from Delhi. The
best way to reach is to drive or hire a cab.
Location : P. O.
Hasanpur District, Gurgaon, Delhi, India.
Distance : Delhi - 60
kms, Gurgaon - 26 kms.
Places Nearby :
Delhi,Jaipur
Amenities :
Facilities : The Pataudi
Palace Resort in Gurgaon has a grand arrangement for
recreation. The beautiful Golf Course of the resort
attracts numerous vacationers as well as business tourists
throughout the year.
Accommodation :
Pataudi Palace Resort of Gurgaon in Delhi offers chicly
decorated, centrally air conditioned rooms. The rooms are
well equipped with all the modern amenities. The guest
rooms in the resorts are well furnished and decorated with
style. The Resort in Gurgaon is sure to treat the guests
with all the comfort required.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on
request)
Day 1 : You will be
transferred from Delhi to Pataudi in a private,
air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven vehicle. On arrival
check-in at the Pataudi Palace, home of the cricket
legend, the Nawab of Pataudi. It is an oasis in the
verdant countryside of Haryana (on the outskirts of
Delhi). Stunning verandahs frame vast skies with views
over the garden of roses and cypress. The bedrooms are
spacious, royal, dream spaces with old-style baths. Spend
the day at leisure. Stay overnight
Day 2 : Return to
Delhi in a private, chauffer-driven, air-conditioned
vehicle.
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Mandawa
Highlights : In the heart of the Shekhawati region of
Rajsthan lies the beautiful small town Mandawa, known
throughout the state for its forts and Havelis. The
camel, ship of the desert, has an important part to play
in the life of people in Rajasthan desert and an
encounter with the sand dunes of Rajasthan atop this
stately beast is an enthralling experience.
The structure of the palace reminds of the cultural and
social importance of this region in the past. Of the
havelis, the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia,
Binsidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Another
haveli, the Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for its
curious paintings. There is a painting of a boy holding
a telephone and a European woman in a car driven by a
chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is famous for its
erotic images, now mostly defaced.
When To Go : The summers are very hot in Mandawa
whereas winters can be chilly and the temperature can be
fall below 10 C. The best season to visit this place is
winter i.e. October to March.
Getting There : The fort town of Mandawa is well
connected with the other places in region through a good
network of roads.
Location : Mandawa is
situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan around
190 km from Jaipur, the capital of the state.
Things To See & Do : The Havelis, Chokhani,
Ladia, Binsidhar Newatia, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli,
Binsidhar Newatia Haveli & curious paintings.
Where to Stay : Castle
Mandawa, Mandawa
Castle Mandawa Palace, the best accommodation in Mandawa
offers a comfortable stay. The room are well furnished.
The palace turned heritage hotel is owned & managed by
the Royal family of Mandawa.
Accommodation : Total 70 rooms including
standard, deluxe, luxury suite & royal suite categories.
All the rooms are equipped with all modern amenities.
Services & Amenities : The hotel has a
multi-cuisine restaurant. The other services offered are
24 room service, forex, travel desk, swimming pool (3 km
away at Desert Resort), cultural show, theme dinner,
horse safari, camel safari, village safari etc.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on
request)
Day 1 : Delhi-Mandawa
Morning drive to Mandawa arriving by lunch time.
Check into hotel. Afternoon tour of the "Hawelis" famous
for their frescoes. Hawelis were homes of the Marwari
trading community who displayed their immense wealth by
building elaborate mansions. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : At Mandawa
After breakfast begin a six-hour camel safari for
Dhakas, a Rajasthani hamlet on the sand dunes, at a
distance of about 18 km. Arrive camp. Evening explore
the nearby villages. A relaxed evening around the
campfire enlivened by the rhythm of dances performed by
the locals. Overnight in tented accommodation.
Day 3 : Mandawa-Delhi
After an early breakfast we start out on our
second leg of the camel safari, about a six-hour safari
to Khotia, another hamlet. Picnic lunch at Khotia. Drive
back to Delhi.
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Shekhawati
Highlights : This is a semi desert region in north
Rajasthan and it is situated entirely in the triangle
between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur.
Shekhawati is a region and not just a town or fort; it
takes its name after its ruler Rao Shekha. Shekhawati
means the garden of Shekha. The towns of Shekhawati are
eminent for their amazing painted havelis.
The semi desert region of Shekhawati is a colorful fantasy
having a fascinating uniquely of its own. The open air art
gallery, as it is popularly called is famous for its
plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the
rich artistic traditional of this region.
When To Go : Rainy season starts from July to
September, and very humid. The ideal time to visit the
place is from September to March.
Getting There :
Location : North-East
Rajasthan. The Shekhawati region lies north of Jaipur. It
is spread across the district of Churu, Jhunjhunu and
Sikar, in north Rajasthan on the Haryana border.
Distance : Jaipur (185
km), Bikaner (230 km)
- By Air -
Jaipur, which is 150 km away is the nearest airport from
Shekhawati. Jaipur is connected by frequent flights to
Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Udaipur and Jodhpur.
The Sanganer airport at Jaipur (150 km) is the nearest
airport from Shekhawati, which is well connected daily to
all the metros of India.
- By Rail - The
Shekhawati Express runs daily between Delhi and Jaipur
stopping at Jhunjhunu, Mukundgarh and Shikar. Jaipur-Loharu
Express connects Delhi and state capital Jaipur
respectively to all three stations.
- By Road - Shekhawati
has a good network of roads and the region is well
connected to Jaipur, Bikaner and other cities of Rajasthan
by road. The region can easily be reached by frequent
buses and cars from Jaipur.
Things To See & Do : Havelis of the Rajputs and
the Marwaris, The Havelis, Shikar, Nawalgarh, Dundlod,
Jhunjhunu, Harsh Nath Temple (11 kms), Lachhmangarh Fort.
Where To Stay : Roop Niwas
Palace or the Castle Mandawa
Accommodation : The
heritage hotel like the Roop Niwas Palace, the Castle
Mandawa located in the region are a storehouse of antique
furniture and wall paintings.
Amenities : The
heritage hotel offers you a lot of facilities and also
makes arrangement for camel, jeep or horse safaris to the
nearby places of tourist interest in the Shekhawati
region.
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on
request)
Day 01 : Delhi / Neemrana
After breakfast drive to Neemrana & check in at
Neemrana Fort, constructed in 13th century AD and now a
Heritage hotel. Time free to explore the Fort and enjoy
evening tea on its ramparts. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 : Neemrana / Shekhawati
After breakfast drive to Shekhawati, also known as
open-air-art-gallery of Rajasthan. Check in at the Hotel.
In the evening enjoy PUPPET SHOW at the hotel with
bonfire.
Day 03 : Shekhawati / Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing of PAINTED HAVELIS that are
old mansions of traders profusely decorated with frescos.
Later drive to Delhi.
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