Surajgarh
fort :- The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati
region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace
SURAJGARH. The name literally means "The Castle of The Sun". This 4
acre fortified palace is being lovingly restored to give our guests the
experience of living like a Maharaja.
Established in 1780 by ThakurSuraj Mal,
BISSAU (Thikana) shekhawat (Sadhani clan) the township of Surajgarh came up
with the construction of the fort, for the construction of the fort not only
offered employment to the people from the neighboring villages, but after its
completion also offered a safe sanctuary from marauding bandits and invading
armies.
The frescoes for which Surajgarh are famous
owe their existence to the many travelers who came through this region,
bringing along with them stories of the lands far away, the local populace
started to decorate their homes with frescoes of the tales told by the
travelers and from scenes from the mythological time. The materials used for
painting the frescoes were crushed cowrie shells, lime and vegetable dyes which
were produced locally. The cowrie shells were used as currency at one time, but
since the chipped and broken shells had no value, they were crushed to produce
a water resistant base for the frescoes.
The Fort is owned by Tikaraj Aishwarya Katoch
and Tikarani Shailija. TikarajAishwarya is the son of Princess of Jodhpur and
Maharaja of Kangra. Tikarani Shailija is the eldest daughter of the Maharaja of
Sailana, Sailana is famed for India's finest cuisine and Tikarani Shailija's
grandfather has written a popular cookery book called Maharaja Sailana's
Cookery Delights.
Castle
Khandela :- Khandela is an ancient town (more than 2000
years old) and was ruled by various dynasties of the Rajput clans. Raja Raisal
from the Shekhawat clan of Rajputs established his rule of the region
Shekhawati with Khandela as its capital from 1538 – 1615 AD. He married
Princess Kisnavati, the only daughter of Raja Peetha of Khandela and thus, was
also the 1st Shekhawat Raja of Khandela. Son of Rao Suja of Amarsar, granted
the jagir of Lamiya, he was granted the title of “Raja” also a title of
“Darbari” and a Mansab of 1250 sawars later raised to 3000 by Emperor Akbar.
He died in 1614. He was great-grandson of Rao
Shekha of Amarsar and he belonged to the Kachwaha Clan of Amber/Jaipur. The
Shekhawats ruled over the Shekhawati region for over 500 years and are honoured
with the hereditary title of “Tazimi Sirdars”, whom HH the Maharaja of Jaipur
receives by rising from his seat.and the descendents ruled the state till
Indian independence. The present owners are the 17th and 18th Generation of
Raja Raisal.
The descendants of Raja Raisal during their
rule also developed the region of Shekhawati to make it a internationally known
tourist destination specially for its architecture of Havelis (residence of the
Elite), castles & forts.
Here in Castle Khandela : restored and
initiated by Dr. Raisal Singh Khandela
Guest’s Experiences will distinguish and
define our promise of ‘Experience the Original in the Abode of Kings’. At our
Grand Heritage Palace you shall receive unparalleled and most-sought-after,
comfort often once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Moreover given the fast-changing and
fast-growing hospitality industry, we are geared to match your budgetary
requirements. For global and indian guests, we have always been attentive to
their needs and requirements; collectively, we’ve worked to ensure that your Experience
with us becomes benchmarked for its spirit of celebration.
Heritage
Mandawa :- This is Hotel Heritage,
Mandawa which is in Rajasthan. It is roughly 170 kms away from the Pink City of
Jaipur. The hotel is constructed in an area of around 3000 sq. yards. The
building has two floors, ground and first. It has large rooms, which have been
divided in categories such as Suites, Deluxe, and Standard Rooms. Each room has
an attached modern bath. The decorum of these rooms has been created in
Rajasthani culture and is seeped in history. Hotel walls boast of miniature
paintings, which at places depict amorous postures and at others depict
chapters of Indian history. Whereas on the one hand the hotel depicts the
ancient culture, on the other hand it provides all the modern amenities a
foreign tourist is so used to. The hotel has a restaurant where besides
authentic Rajasthani cuisine you can also enjoy continental fares, which will
let you keep in touch with your roots. You can enjoy a candlelight dinner as well.
There is also a well stocked bar for the ones fond of Bacchus. The greatest
plus is that all our guests are welcomed with garlands in the traditional
Rajasthani style. You can enjoy an evening of Rajasthani folk dance, music and
puppets as well. Special shows are organized on the request of the guests.
Books are available here for the reading pleasures of the guests. Now if you
want to spend your holidays like a Maharaja or want to spend your honeymoon in
an atmosphere surrounded by amorous pictures or just want to get acquainted
with the Rajasthani culture, do step into Hotel Heritage. It is not at all like
any other noisy hotel. Tranquil atmosphere, natural surroundings and delirious
miniature paintings on the walls sets this hotel in a class apart. In all
respects there definitely cannot be another place like this to stay or to
visit. So what are you waiting for, pick up your luggage and come to Hotel
Heritage, a representative in the true sense of the Rajasthani culture.
Malji ka
Kamra :- Malji Ka Kamara is a century old, restored
mansion (haveli) in town of Churu, on the edge of Shekhawati region in
Rajasthan. The turquoise blue, Wedding cake like tiered structure is an
architectural marvel – a unique combination of Shekhawati’s famous fresco paintings
with European pillared architecture, Italian art-deco influences and Mughal
style doors and arches.
Our 12 room property works as a unique
gateway to discover Shekhawati’s “open art gallery” beyond its touristic town
of Mandawa. Churu’s havelis, quiet and unhustled as they are, serve as a fresh
breath of air and take you to a different era of artistic beauty. At the same
time, there is much to discover in town making it one of the best Rajasthan
experiences – if your idea of a travel involves knowing the people, their story
and culture, enjoying your own space in tranquil environs and not simply
finding the monuments.
We invite you to come and explore Churu with
us to find a slice of real India experiences you might be looking for.
Castle
Pachar :- The castle was rewarded to
the Surya Dynasty in 1702. It went through quite a few modifications in the
years to follow. Over 300 years old, the castle still retains its original
charm and became a heritage hotel in 1994. Castle Pachar intends to make you travel
back in time to experience the grandeur and opulence of the regal kings and
queens of Rajasthan. Revel in the very best of royal splendor and comfort
during your stay in this magnificent heritage hotel in Rajasthan. The 16 rooms
and suite offer the best of comfort and luxury to the guests. These are
categorized as Deluxe Rooms, Suites and Royal Suites. All rooms boast of an
individual décor. Some have pillars while others are adorned with jharokhas,
i.e. balconies.
The Koolwal
Kothi :- The Koolwal Kothi is an
impressive heritage building in Nawalgarh. With its monumental façade and
combination of traditional and European elements, it is a good representative
of British colonial architecture in India. It was constructed in 1934, during
the time of Anandi Lal ji Hemraj Ji Koolwal. It has a magnificent frontage with
stucco decorative colonnades and a series of rooms organized around a central
hall. Itdeviates from the traditional courtyard house planning of the region.
Stylistically too, it has more stucco work with very few external fresco
paintings, which are otherwise typical to this region. It is very unique in
this respect.
The main building is a two– storied structure
with frontal triple arche verandah openings and crowning parapets with
decorative urns. The interiors are simple with very little decoration in the
rooms. However, the emphasis is on bold and bright colors, and the openings are
extenuated with multicolor borders or floral motifs, at times emulating tile or
stonewall. The Kothi has 18 individually designed Deluxe Rooms, where one can
witness and live like how the Maharajas used to. You will find the Kothi with
antique furniture and a lot of importance has been given to detail to recreate
life as it was almost 80-100 years ago.
In the Nawalgarh, Koolwal Kothi offers
visitors the elegance of a small Rajasthan Palace- like residence with all the
comforts of a Heritage Hotel. It captures the charm of the princely city that
was built in accordance with the ancient Hindu treatise. Set in a lovely garden,
flanking the spacious green roundabout at a corner of Nawalgarh, the Hotel is a
few minutes’ drive away from the walled city.
With the Hotel Koolwal kothi as base, explore
Beautiful surrounding Havelies (e.g. Poddar Museum, Morarka Haveli, Seksheriya
Haveli, Jaipuria Haveli, etc), Famous Temples (Salasar Hanuman Ji, Rani Sati
Temple, Khatu shyam Ji etc), Famous Destinations (e.g. Mandava, Fathepur,
Ramgarh, etc), Taal Chapar(Famous Wild Life Sanctuary).
The Kothi is currently owned by Mr. Praveen
Khandelwal, one of the descendants of the Koolwal family. The heritage building
had been locked and neglected for most of the last 40years. Today the Kothi is
a successful heritage hotel run by WelcomHeritage, keeping alive the charming
traditions and hospitality in the Shekhawati region
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