Palaces & Havelis of India – Jaipur - The Rajmahal Palace



RAMBAGH PALACE, Jaipur
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur-302001,
Tel.: 91-141-381919, 381919, Fax.: 91-141-381098.

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 favorite royal maid, it was constructed in the 19th century. After the death of Kesar Badrana, 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, fore courts and courtyards with extensive use of marble. Later additions and alterations that became necessary were carried out with meticulous care, keeping in mind the Rajput architecture tradition. Most of the gardens were left untouched and well-maintained lawns and flowerbeds make the palace look very attractive.

The Rambagh Palace later became home of one of the most beautiful woman in the world, Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. The palace 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 suites like the Princess suite, Maharani suites, Pothakhana and Maharaja suite, to name a few, still have an authentic royal atmosphere.

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

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