With such a grand royalty, there are bound to be several palaces and havelis, which acted as the abode of these powerful rulers of the land. These palaces and havelis were a self-sufficient unit in themselves with colossal courtyards, lavish ladies rooms, broad balconies and convenient courtrooms. Having traditional décor, elaborately carved furniture, wall paintings and plush upholstery provided the much-required ambience of the royal household.
Post independence, due to the merging of the Princely states with the Indian union, monarchy coming to an end and abolition of jagir land reforms, the era of lavish princely households came to an end. The large castle and palaces were left abandoned or unattended till a few years back when the concept of Heritage Hotels came up. The Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan were opened up in the colossal palaces and havelis, which are in themselves an outstanding piece of architecture. The Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan attracted a lot of tourists towards themselves who are in search for something beyond the usual star category hotel.
The Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan have succeeded in providing the age-old ambiance of the royalty in these palaces with most modern amenities for the convenience and interest of the guests. In most of the Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan, the member of the royal family acts as the host and is always there to attend to the hospitality of the guests, as is the age-old tradition of Rajasthan. The hotel staff is dressed in typical Rajasthani attire of colorful turbans, well-starched dhotis and thick moustaches. The Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan also takes active interest in betterment and promotion of the Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan.
Besides the contemporary amenities to utilize in the Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan, one can go through the collection of family photographs, household objects, cutlery, arms and weapons, awards and memorabilia, hunted trophies and clothes in a well kept museum within the places. The Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan are spread over vast area of land that you can admire the vast landscaped beauty and manicured gardens as well.
Some of the prominent Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan are:
Rambagh Palace Jaipur
Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Lake Palace Udaipur
Devigarh Resort
Narayan Niwas Palace Jaisalmer
