Monday, March 30, 2009

Jaipur Hotels and Historical Forts

Welcome to the Pink City, the repository for all things Rajasthani. Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is also part of the famous Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

Traditionally the seat of one of the most important royal families in Rajasthan, Jaipur has a number of historical forts. The most famous among them is the Amber Fort. Built in 1592, it is a sight to behold in white marble and red sandstone. The Jaigarh Fort is situated about 400 m above the Amber Fort. Construction on the fort continued from the 15th to the 18th century. It was constructed to strengthen Jaipur’s security. The latest of the three historical forts in Jaipur is the Nahargarh Fort built in 1734. Guess the rulers were really concerned about the security of Jaipur city as Nahargarh was built to bolster the protection of Amber Fort.

Here are a few Jaipur hotels which have combined the charm of a hotel with that of a historical fort:

The Oberoi Rajvilas, Goner Road, Jaipur

The Oberoi Rajvilas is just 40 min. drive from airport, 14 km from Jaipur railway station. It is a 5 star property. The Oberoi Rajvilas has 54 are well appointed rooms which are equipped with facilities like TV, attach bath, hot & cold shower, internet access, telephone, mini-bar, etc. Surya Mahal & Courtyard is a multi cuisine restaurant serving international and Indian cuisine while Rajwada Library Bar offers a variety of fine wines, spirits and cigars.

Sheraton Rajputana Hotel, Nr. Railway Station, Jaipur

Sheraton Rajputana Hotel is located 14 km from airport, 0.5 km from airport and 1 km from bus stand. It is a 5 star property. Sheraton Rajputana Hotel has 216 well appointed rooms and equipped with amenities like room service, hot & cold shower, telephone, television, safe deposit. "Jai Mahal" is the multi cuisine restaurant that serves Indian, Continental, Chinese and Rajasthani delicacies; 'Sheesh Mahal' is the bar,'Peshawri' deals in North west frontier cuisine while 'Chandravanshi Pavilion' is the round the clock restaurant.

Dera Rawatsar , Jaipur, D-194/C, Vijay Path, Behind Sindhi Camp Bus Station , Jaipur

Dera Rawatsar lies 15 kms from the airport, 1 km from the railway station and at walking distance to bus stand. The hotel has total of 15 rooms categorized as Super Deluxe, Royal Suite and Superior Royal Suite with attached bath, round the clock running hot & cold water, telephone, television. The Dera Rawatsar dining hall serves a delicious fare for its in-house guests.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Really a good informative blog. Accommodation in Jaipur is quite easy to find. The fact that it is a popular tourist resort, you can find hotels of different price range. Whether you are looking for an expensive hotel or a low budget hotel, Jaipur has it all.