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Rajasthan is famed for its deserts, colorful culture and a history of valor and sacrifice. Songs are still sung in honor of the many brave warriors of the Rajput clans who gave up their lives fighting for their kingdom. The city of Jodhpur, on the western part of the state, is a historical city full of the splendor of the magnificent Meherangarh Fort, the lovely Palaces of Umaid Bhawan and the Umaid Gardens laid out by maharaja Umaid Singh. Also worth a visit are the old havelis, or mansions, built by the merchant classes when trade on the busy silk route brought rich returns. The havelis, built on a scale smaller than the palaces, were opulent enough to be deemed mini palaces.
The larger palaces and havelis of Jodhpur are now heritage hotels run by some of the premier groups in the business. The Umaid Bhawan palace Hotel, doubtless the most luxurious of all the heritage and palace hotels of Jodhpur, offers accommodation that has changes very little from the times of King Umaid Singh, except maybe through the addition of modern comforts like dual line phones and satellite television.
The Havelis around Jodhpur city offer accommodation on a smaller scale. However, it is here that you will be able to take in the details of Rajasthani life, as you interact with the family members still occupying a wing of the havelis. The "old faithful" retainer of stories comes to life here, as the trusted family friend who has devotedly served the family for ages and will serve you with the same dedication, in keeping with Rajasthan's tradition of honoring guests.
Rajasthan Holidays offers online bookings for the Heritage Hotels in and Around Jodhpur. For bookings or more information, please fill the form below
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