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. s
» 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.
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