Located
almost midway between Delhi and Jaipur, Neemrana dates back to 1464 A.D.,
when it was built as a fortified palace. It was inhabited almost
continuously until independence in 1947, when royal privileges were first
curtailed and then abolished. Maharaja Rajendra Singh then moved out, the
people of the Neemrana village moved in, and the palace was slowly ransacked
over the next 30 years. Finally Aman Nath and Francis Wacziarg rediscovered
it in the late 1970's and took on the task of maintaining it and turning it
into an exclusive heritage hotel.
Neemrana fort palace is one of
the oldest and finest amongst India's Heritage Hotels. Each room is
decorated in individual style with period furniture, private open terraces
and courtyards. One of the nicest aspects of Neemrana is its dining. The
cuisine is Rajasthani Indian and Continental, mainly French and every meal
is different. The hotel now also offers a swimming pool and Ayurvedic
massage centre.
HOW TO GET THERE:
By Road: Neemrana is conveniently located midway between
Delhi
and
Jaipur,
both being 135 kms away.
By Air: Delhi, the nearest airport
is 130 kms away.
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