Palaces & Havelis of India – Jaipur - The Rajmahal Palace



THE RAJMAHAL PALACE, Jaipur
The Rajmahal Palace,
Sardar Patel Marg, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan
Tel.: 0141-381757, 381625,381676, Fax.: 0141-381887

The Rajmahal Palace was built in 1729 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur for his favorite Maharani. From 1821 onwards, the palace was used to house the British resident at Jaipur. This Palace has played host to several VVIP's like Queen Elizabeth and Jacqueline Kennedy. Set amidst 15 acres of well-maintained lush green lawns, the Rajmahal Palace was converted into a hotel in 1979 and is today managed by the Taj Group of Hotels. The palace has spacious suites with high ceiling, chandeliers and period furniture. Beautiful paintings and antiques have been carefully preserved and are reminiscent of the royal past.

Special features: The palace has a swimming pool and its spacious lawns and shady trees provide ample space for walking and bird watching.

Accessibility: By road: Delhi - 250 kms. By train: Jaipur - 5 kms. By air: Jaipur - 11 kms.