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Overview
One of the leading heritage hotels of Rajasthan and India, Neemrana
Fort Palace has a prime location. The palace hotel is located on the
Delhi 'Jaipur Highway in the village of Neemrana in Alwar district .
Built by a king called Raj Dev, Neemrana stands on a small hillock.
Three artistically inclined people went about renovating
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as a result a stay has the added benefit of
being a lesson in Indian aesthetics and crafts. Neemrana Fort-Palace
is India's oldest heritage resort. Neemrana became the third capital
of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in
battle by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This picturesque site was
chosen by Raja Rajdeo and Neemrana derived its name from a brave
local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans,
pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom.
It is Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated at 122 kms.
on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from Delhi's
international airport. Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a
horseshoe formation of the billion year old Aravalli ranges.
The property covers 25 acres/10 hectares and the stepped palaces of
this architectural jewel cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3
acres/1.2 hectares and rises to 10 levels commanding the most
splendid views. Including a vista pool to the horizon. From 1986,
the ruins of this Fort-Palace have been sensitively restored and
reconstructed. The rooms are furnished with an eclectic mix of
traditional Indian and colonial furniture, antiques, and objects
d'art. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces.
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Facilities:
Neemrana Fort Palace hotel has in all 40 rooms, including single and
double rooms as well as A/C and Non A/C rooms. Restaurants in the
hotel serve Indian, Continental, and Regional foods. The hotel has
facilities for Camel safari, jeep safari, and outdoor and indoor
games.
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Activities:
• Games: Playing cards, Chess, Carrom board Treasure Hunt, Musical
Chair
• Library: Book reading
• A guided tour of the Fort
• Free yoga and meditation exercises
• Ayuervedic rejuvenation and other Holistic treatment after
Consultancy with a Doctor
• Swimming pool, Jacuzzi
• A guided tour of the 18th century Stepwell can be arranged on
request.
• Camel cart rides can be arranged on request
• Trek to the watchtowers on the hills.
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Climate
• Autumn/Winter/Spring : October to April. Max. 31oC, Min. 11oC
• Summer : May & June Max. 42oC, Min 25oC
• Monsoon : July to September Max. 25oC, Min 22oC
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Health Spa
• Ayurvedic massages and rejuvenation programmes are offered.
• Swimming pool and health spa facilities for residents only. |
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