Rajasthan Forts & Palaces

Book Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan

Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs when they shifted their capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur. Mehrangarh Fortappears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself , so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and the walls begin.It is approached by a series of seven gateways set at an angle so that armies could not charge them with any success.Past the gates, the fort-palace takes one's breath away . Across from huge courtyards are the set wings of palatial apartments that have been built over five centuries of bristling history.

Today, Meharangarh Fort is managed as a museum by the royal trust, only some of the more spectacular palaces of Meharangarh are open to the visitors .These consists of Moti Mahal with its pierced screen windows overlooking the coronation seat where the Rathore ruler have been ritually anointed to rule ; Jhanki Mahal , the apartment from where the zenana women would watch ceremonial events ; Chandan Mahal, where affairs of state were discussed ; the royal Darbar Takhat or throne room with its octagnal throne ; and the Rang Mahal where the maharaja would play Holi with his Zenana .Also notworthy are Sheesh Mahal , Phool Mahal , Umaid Vilas and Maan Vilas , while a large tent seized from the mughals in battle is spread for viewing in what has cme to be referred to as the Tent Room

Mehrangarh from the outside is impressive, and certainly forbidding.There is a surprizing lightness to it though, once actually within the fort.

Book Rajwada Fort in Rajasthan

Fort Rajwada is a regal way of experiencing Jaisalmer. This luxury hotel stands tall with the exquisite architecture blending with the picturesque & rich heritage of the Golden City - JAISALMER. Fort Rajwada is a successful attempt by Shri Dileep Singh Rathore & Shri Jitendra Singh Rathore to rediscover and restore the art & craft that made 'BHARAT' the "ETERNAL GOLDEN SPARROW".

Located in 6 acres of land, this princely home has an interior decor created by the genius of renowned opera designer Ms. Stephanie Engeln. Located in peaceful countryside just out side the golden city is this oasis of serenity & comfort. A centrally air-conditioned 65 rooms are elegant & thoughtfully furnished would make your stay a sweet remembrance. The exquisite Jharokhas, reminiscent of a real palace would verbalize their glorious past.

All room features a spacious attached bathroom, satellite television & 24 hours hot & cold running water, and telephone. Four suites bring alive the vibrant mood of the proud warriors of the Thar Desert. They are spacious, elegantly, tastefully designed & feature a bedroom, living room, spacious bathroom, satellite television, 24 hours hot & cold running water & telephone.

Book Junagarh Fort in Rajasthan

Junagarh Fort was constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of mughal emperor Akhbar, with embellishments in the form of palaces andluerious suites added by subsequent Maharajas. This fort has a 986m-long wall with 37 bastions, a moat and two entrances.

The Surajpol or the 'Sun Gate' is the main entrance to the Fort. The palaces within the fort are on the southern side and make a picturique ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks, towers and windows. A major feature of fort and palaces is the superb quality of stone carving. The handprints which can be seen close to the Daulatpol commemorate the wives of Rajput soldiers lost in battles, who committed sati on their husbands' funeral pyres.

Despite that fact Junagarh Fort doesn't command hilltop position, as do some of the Rajathan's other grand forts, it is no less imposing and a credit to its planners and architects has never been conquered.