Castle Mandawa
Castle
Mandawa, a remote medieval domain in the centre of the Shekhawati region is
an ideal base to discover the legacy of the 18th century frescoes. The frescoes
adorn the 'Havelis' of this storybook town. With canopied balconies and turreted
fortresses, Mandawa offers modern comforts with an old world charm. The highlight
of your stay is a royal reception where guests dine under the stars entertained
by a Rajasthani fire dancer.
How to Reach Castle Mandawa :
» Air - Jaipur is the closest airport from Mandawa
» Rail - Mukundgarh 14 kilometers
» Road - Castle Mandawa is close to Jaipur, Bikaner and
Delhi.
The Lake Palace
The
Lake Palace that seems to emerge from the water of the Lake Pichola has been
constructed in the middle of the Lake Pichola in Udaipur in Rajasthan, India.
The interplay of white marble and turquoise simmering waters create the most
enchanting vision, a sight not to miss. The Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan,
North India is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area and people
come from far and near to simply capture a glimpse of the awesome piece of architecture
that was built by Maharaja Jagjit Singh in the 17th century. The Lake Palace
served as a summer resort for the rulers of this province and has now been converted
into a heritage hotel. Some of the apartments located inside the complex of
the Lake Palace are the Ajjan Niwas, Kush Mahal, Phool Niwas and Bada Mahal.
How to Reach Lake Palace :
» Air : Easily accessible from any part of India.
» Rail : Can be approached from any part of India.
» Road : Udaipur is on National Highway No. 8. Transport
corporations of several states such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
operate buses to Udaipur.
Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
Built
in red sandstone in Bikaner, the Lalgarh Palace is a beautiful architectural
marvel in Rajasthan. Constructed in 1902 by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji of Bikaner,
in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji, the Lalgarh Palace is a piece
of beauty and grace. Designed by the famous architect Sir Swinton Jacob, the
Lalgarh Palace is a fine amalgam of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture.
A fairytale palace with delicate screens of lattice work and filigree covering
the windows, arches, chattris and domes, the Lalgarh Palace seems rising like
a golden vision from the desert sands of Bikaner.
How to Reach Lalgarh Palace :
» Air - Jodhpur Airport i.e. 256 Kms. There are daily
fights to Delhi & Mumbai from Jodhpur.
» Rail - There are few express trains to major destinations.
» Road - There are so many express buses to/from Udaipur,
Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Agra & Delhi.
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Laxmi
Vilas Palace, at a distance of 190 kms from Delhi and 55 kms from Agra in Rajasthan
and is very close to the Bharatpur circuit house and Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
and National Park. Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1887 for Raja Raghunath Singh,
the younger brother of the then ruler of Bharatpur, Maharaja Ram Singh. In 1994
the royal palace was converted into a heritage hotel to serve the guest in royal
ambience. Here at Laxmi Vilas Palace you may relive the history of Bharatpur,
feel the warm hospitality extended to you by the present generation living in
the Palace. The exquisite art and architecture of the palace is a sight not
to miss.
How to Reach Laxmi Vilas Palace :
» Air - Nearest airport is at Agra from where one can
get flights to other parts of the country.
» Rail - The nearest rail junction is Bharatpur, which
is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and many other parts of
India.
» Road - Bharatpur is on the Agra-Jaipur highway, just
a two-hour journey by bus from Agra (55 km) and an hour from Fatehpur Sikri.
..
