History : Built
since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is among India's oldest heritage resorts.
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.
Location
: 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.
Description : 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 and the loos are designed to have views!
Activities:Within
Fort Walls
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
Outside Fort Walls
Games:
A guided tour of the 18th century Step well can be arranged on request.
Camel
cart rides can be arranged on request
Trek
to the watchtowers on the hills
Accommodation
: Neemrana
has four palace wings (marked in the chart) built over ten levels! (marked
alongside) Should you want two or more adjacent rooms, please make a request
while booking. The reservation office shall try its best, but all categories of
rooms are not always found together. Only one extra bed can be provided per room
@ Rs. 300/-, where space permits. Check-in time is 2 pm. Check-out time is 12
noon. Luxury
tax on rooms (10%) or as per Government regulations.
Confirmation from
Indiatravelite will be sent at the earliest. Payment Instructions to follow once the
booking is confirmed. For further assistance, email to
All Copy Rights Reserved - Indiatravelite
2007-2008