Not so expensive Fort/Palace hotels in Rajasthan

smariner · Nov 18th, 2007, 01:27

Are there any moderately priced (around Rs 5000/night) Fort/Palace hotels in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jasisalmer? I'm planning to take my parents to a few places in Rajasthan and would love to have then stay at a few "heritage hotels".

anar · Nov 18th, 2007, 02:16

diggi palace in jaipur - a lot cheaper than rs5000 per night.

SitaParityaga · Nov 18th, 2007, 02:25

I loved this very romantic place.

http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/360/cat/33

goodjack · Nov 18th, 2007, 03:02

I'll second Diggi Palace.

kristinm · Nov 18th, 2007, 04:48

We have a night at Ghanerao Royal Palace between Udaipur and Jodhpur - its near Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh.. it's 3500/night for 2 adults and a child in an extra bed http://www.ghaneraoroyalcastle.com
We also have 2 nights booked at Castle Bijaipur - near Udaipur - its 7000/night - but I went a bit mad and booked the Royal Suite!!!! its near the end of our trip and is our big splurge... mainly because when I asked them to describe the different rooms he replied that the Royal Suite would 'make us feel so very royal' - how could I resist! http://www.castlebijaipur.com/

Aishah · Nov 21st, 2007, 16:35

Jaisalmer - there is Narayan Niwas Palace - atmospheric but rooms often not so good; also Nachana Haveli - I think the pick of all heritage properties here. Also, Mandir Palace parts are good, but new rooms totally lacking in atmospere. Jawahar Niwas Palace is also good, more expensive than Mandir in all ways - for value for money, right in the middle of town (Gandhi Chowk) yet set back from hustle and bustle I would go for Nachana Haveli.
Agree re Diggi Palace - great garden surroundings, in nice area. But don't go for budget rooms - these are not so good.
Ajit Bhawan is probably one of the nicest 'heritage' properties in Jodhpur - Umaid Bhawan is very expensive and not as old I think. It was the last palace built in India.

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 21st, 2007, 16:44

Umaid bhawan was completed in 1930's, and was the largest private residence in the world when it was completed.

I hope people know that it was under construction for many years and employed around 20,000 people. This palace was constructed due to drought in the area, people had no means to survive and to give them work Maharaja got this palace made...

anar · Nov 21st, 2007, 17:53

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Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

Umaid bhawan was completed in 1930's, and was the largest private residence in the world when it was completed.

I hope people know that it was under construction for many years and employed around 20,000 people. This palace was constructed due to drought in the area, people had no means to survive and to give them work Maharaja got this palace made...

how very thoughtful of him - when in need, build a palace!

Aishah · Nov 21st, 2007, 19:13

That's interesting Shashank - and now below the palace there is a new exclusive colony being built for the 'gentry' as I and my friends were informed in Feb. when we drove around it for a look - my friends were appalled at the plastic roof living quarters of the poor workers adjacent, and the utter squalor of their lives. That was all the living quarters were - a sheet of propped up plastic on the bare earth.

Sabra · Dec 3rd, 2007, 11:56

Hi, we just returned from Rajasthan. :-(

If you are looking for a nice Heritage Hotel "off the beaten Track", I can recommend Roopangarh Fort next to Kishangarh.
Nice place, helpful staff, good food, huge rooms amd a very charming village with friendly people arround.

Also nice, in Shekawati Region, is Alsissar Mahal in Alsissar. Beautiful rooms, nice evening dinner setting and extreme friendly staff. Is is a quiet place, good to relax with a nice pool.

Very special is Pokaran Fort, near Jaisalmer. At daytime a lot of indian visitors for the temples and tourgroups for lunch, but at night quiet. Nice brand new pool with jacuzzi, very charming owner and a lot to explore. The village is nothing special and best choice is to rent one of the huge suites...

Killa Bahwan in Jaisalmer is realy something special, but maybe not the kind of old "heritage" you are looking for.

Greetings from Cologne
Ingrid

Aishah · Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:11

Have just met a traveller who also stayed in Pokoran Fort - thoroughly recommended it. Also said the restaurant was good. From the outside I have thought it didn't look up to much, but evidently inside it is marvellous. So I have added it to my list of places to lunch en route to Jodhpur - in fact will go there when I come back from Delhi around 12th December or so! Killa Bhawan, whilst it is in the Fort, it is not an isolated building standing on its own. The whole Fort is a heritage construction.

kristinm · Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:17

I must remember to stop here between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer - sounds nice for lunch or tiffin....except we wanted to go via Osiyan - is that two different directions? How long does that drive take Aishah? Should we do the detour, or just the more direct route?

Aishah · Dec 4th, 2007, 11:29

just checking the map Kristin - it is not a lot further via Osiyan, one day I intend to go that way, and also I think Kichen, which is not marked on the map,is interesting for the Siberian cranes and may be nearby? Looking on map there is a turnoff at Bhikankor which will bring out before Dechhu. It comes into the direct road at this point. You may be lucky and pass Manvar Resort in which case do stop for the toilets and the chai!! Also nice food there.. But I honestly don't know if your road comes out before or after Manvar. I'm driving to Jodhpur on the 6th so will try and keep an eye out and see whether it does.

Aishah · Dec 4th, 2007, 11:35

Somehow this double-posted - dont know why and I've deleted the 2nd one

Penelope Gan · May 8th, 2008, 14:58

We stayed at Bissau Palace in Jaipur - nice, quiet, great food and very affordable. Unfortunately we missed our train and never made it to Krishna Prakash Heritage in Jodhpur which is meant to be even nicer; just marginally price-ier.

My blog link describes the hotel/haveli better and has direct links to the hotel.

Nov 18th, 2007, 01:27	#1
smariner Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 9	Not so expensive Fort/Palace hotels in Rajasthan Are there any moderately priced (around Rs 5000/night) Fort/Palace hotels in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jasisalmer? I'm planning to take my parents to a few places in Rajasthan and would love to have then stay at a few "heritage hotels".

Nov 21st, 2007, 16:35	#6
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,807	Jaisalmer - there is Narayan Niwas Palace - atmospheric but rooms often not so good; also Nachana Haveli - I think the pick of all heritage properties here. Also, Mandir Palace parts are good, but new rooms totally lacking in atmospere. Jawahar Niwas Palace is also good, more expensive than Mandir in all ways - for value for money, right in the middle of town (Gandhi Chowk) yet set back from hustle and bustle I would go for Nachana Haveli. Agree re Diggi Palace - great garden surroundings, in nice area. But don't go for budget rooms - these are not so good. Ajit Bhawan is probably one of the nicest 'heritage' properties in Jodhpur - Umaid Bhawan is very expensive and not as old I think. It was the last palace built in India. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,759	Umaid bhawan was completed in 1930's, and was the largest private residence in the world when it was completed. I hope people know that it was under construction for many years and employed around 20,000 people. This palace was constructed due to drought in the area, people had no means to survive and to give them work Maharaja got this palace made... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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Nov 18th, 2007, 02:16	#2
anar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: India Posts: 372	diggi palace in jaipur - a lot cheaper than rs5000 per night.

Nov 18th, 2007, 02:25	#3
SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 854	I loved this very romantic place. http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/360/cat/33

Nov 18th, 2007, 03:02	#4
goodjack Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1	I'll second Diggi Palace.

Nov 18th, 2007, 04:48	#5
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,303	We have a night at Ghanerao Royal Palace between Udaipur and Jodhpur - its near Ranakpur and Kumbalgarh.. it's 3500/night for 2 adults and a child in an extra bed http://www.ghaneraoroyalcastle.com We also have 2 nights booked at Castle Bijaipur - near Udaipur - its 7000/night - but I went a bit mad and booked the Royal Suite!!!! its near the end of our trip and is our big splurge... mainly because when I asked them to describe the different rooms he replied that the Royal Suite would 'make us feel so very royal' - how could I resist! http://www.castlebijaipur.com/

Nov 21st, 2007, 19:13	#9
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,807	That's interesting Shashank - and now below the palace there is a new exclusive colony being built for the 'gentry' as I and my friends were informed in Feb. when we drove around it for a look - my friends were appalled at the plastic roof living quarters of the poor workers adjacent, and the utter squalor of their lives. That was all the living quarters were - a sheet of propped up plastic on the bare earth.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 11:56	#10
Sabra Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cologne - Germany Posts: 26	Hi, we just returned from Rajasthan. :-( If you are looking for a nice Heritage Hotel "off the beaten Track", I can recommend Roopangarh Fort next to Kishangarh. Nice place, helpful staff, good food, huge rooms amd a very charming village with friendly people arround. Also nice, in Shekawati Region, is Alsissar Mahal in Alsissar. Beautiful rooms, nice evening dinner setting and extreme friendly staff. Is is a quiet place, good to relax with a nice pool. Very special is Pokaran Fort, near Jaisalmer. At daytime a lot of indian visitors for the temples and tourgroups for lunch, but at night quiet. Nice brand new pool with jacuzzi, very charming owner and a lot to explore. The village is nothing special and best choice is to rent one of the huge suites... Killa Bahwan in Jaisalmer is realy something special, but maybe not the kind of old "heritage" you are looking for. Greetings from Cologne Ingrid

Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:11	#11
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,807	Have just met a traveller who also stayed in Pokoran Fort - thoroughly recommended it. Also said the restaurant was good. From the outside I have thought it didn't look up to much, but evidently inside it is marvellous. So I have added it to my list of places to lunch en route to Jodhpur - in fact will go there when I come back from Delhi around 12th December or so! Killa Bhawan, whilst it is in the Fort, it is not an isolated building standing on its own. The whole Fort is a heritage construction.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:17	#12
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,303	I must remember to stop here between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer - sounds nice for lunch or tiffin....except we wanted to go via Osiyan - is that two different directions? How long does that drive take Aishah? Should we do the detour, or just the more direct route?

Dec 4th, 2007, 11:29	#13
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,807	just checking the map Kristin - it is not a lot further via Osiyan, one day I intend to go that way, and also I think Kichen, which is not marked on the map,is interesting for the Siberian cranes and may be nearby? Looking on map there is a turnoff at Bhikankor which will bring out before Dechhu. It comes into the direct road at this point. You may be lucky and pass Manvar Resort in which case do stop for the toilets and the chai!! Also nice food there.. But I honestly don't know if your road comes out before or after Manvar. I'm driving to Jodhpur on the 6th so will try and keep an eye out and see whether it does.

May 8th, 2008, 14:58	#15
Penelope Gan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 7	We stayed at Bissau Palace in Jaipur - nice, quiet, great food and very affordable. Unfortunately we missed our train and never made it to Krishna Prakash Heritage in Jodhpur which is meant to be even nicer; just marginally price-ier. My blog link describes the hotel/haveli better and has direct links to the hotel.

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