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One
of the oldest Heritage property of the Country running
as a hotel, which makes you relive the medieval era
in its 22 ALL-SUITES accommodation. Over the centuries
the Thakurs of Nimaj refurbished the palace as per their
likes which even today evokes a feeling of awe and reverence
and the imposing gates remind you of the chivalrous
days. The palace facade carved in red sand stone makes
it a distinctive landmark in the architectural history
of India. Many typical Indian Motifs and designs used
here have to be seen to be believed which gives the
palace a unique flavour.
As
you enter 'Loha Pole' the towering gates and pass by
the 'Dalwans' (country kin's sit-outs) the touch of
royalty is instantly apparent. When you stop in the
courtyard (chowk) even a casual glance will make you
appreciate its distinctive architecture.
Guests are given a traditional Palace welcome out side
"Dari - Khanna" (a hall with arches which
was once the Durbar Hall of the Thakurs, where they
greeted dignitaries, met people and carried out routine
orders.) The Indian saying goes 'Atithi Devo Bhava'
which means 'A Guest is God'. So we greet you with warmth
and garland you with string of marigold, anoint you
with 'tikka' (an auspicious red dot) and perform the
'aarti'. You can then soak in the warmth of Palace ambience
with a soothing welcome drink.
'Dari-Khanna'
- Restaurant
The
grand Durbar Hall where ceremonial banquets of the Thakur
once took place. A luxurious specialty restaurant serving,
an array of lip smacking Marwar Cuisines waiting to
tingle your taste buds and the choice of cuisine leaves
you spoilt for choice, cooked in home-style with perfect
fine-tuning of spices. One can sit out in the open where
hospitality is on hand to care for the guests.
Bara-Dari
- Open Sit - out
The sit out is above the
building line open from all sides with Sigdis
traditional warmers where delicacies are served on demand.
It is a treat to see the sunrise and sunset from here.
Special gala dinners are organized here while the unending
stories on history are taking rounds and lurking in
the stretches of the palace. The parapets and boundaries
are lit up by oil lamps. Either in the shelter of Bara
Dari or even in a bigger canopy of stars sip a
welcome drink while Dammanis serenade you
with Rajasthani dance and music, end an idyllic evening
with a splendid barbeque dinner and a grand firework
display on the ramparts making it an unforgettable evening
of the medieval days.
Private
Dinner on Terrace
Dine with your beloved under the canopy of stars in
privacy where romance rules supreme on any one of the
seven terraces of your choice giving exclusive glimpses
unmatched any where in Rajasthan.
Bajot
Dinner / Darbar Theme
The erstwhile rulers in Marwar dined like this. You
are invited in true Indian Style by a Chobdar
carrying a chhadi silver stick giving symbolic
authority to the chobdar to act on behalf
of the rulers.
You can then head to settle into
Gadra-Masand comfortable mattresses, cushions
and bolsters and eat off a delicious Rajasthani
Thali (a traditional
plate with several delicacies), served on bajots
low tables by traditionally attired attendants.
Try this traditional experience
of eating like a Maharaja on bajots, unlike
buffet, here hospitality is on hands - dishes are brought
out to you and served. A wood fired cooking will offer
you exclusive cuisines. Truly a celebration for food
lovers.
Shingar
Chowk
Grand Gala dinners are organized here, in the heart
of the palace. Enjoy a lavish dinner while folk dancers
and musicians entertain you. The grand finale is a fire
works / documentary display.
Dalwan
- a - Khas
An ideal retreat to end the evening over great drinks
and good music. While the palace ambience transcend
you to a fairy tale world of beautiful princesses and
chivalrous princes.
Dalwan
- a - Aum
A unique sitting at this hall, where you can read, enjoy
a quite game of carom, chess, cards or Chopad
- a local game being played in India for the last 5000
years. i.e. ever since Mahabharat.
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