
Chambal Safari Lodge
Chambal Safari Lodge is a haven of old- fashioned charm and hospitality nestling in the midst of a sprawling 35 acre heritage plantation and is an ideal base for exploring the Chambal Valley and surrounding areas.
Rajasthan is truly the highlight of any trip to India. One of the largest of India’s states, Rajasthan is home to holy cities, a parched desert, fortresses, national parks and some of the country’s most magnificent and awe-inspiring palaces.
The capital of Rajasthan and the largest city in the state, Jaipur is evocatively also known as the Pink City, thanks to the dusky pink colour of many of her buildings and monuments. A well-planned, bustling city, where the proud Rajput people will give you a warm welcome, Jaipur has a wealth of stunning architecture. The Hawa Mahal with its impressively ornate façade is also known as the Palace of Winds thanks to the hundreds of small windows, the purpose of which was to allow the ladies in purdah to watch the street below, without being seen themselves. Amber Fort, near to Jaipur and on the Aravalli Hills, is an impressive example of Rajput architecture – with its courtyards and ornately decorated arches and cupolas, the mirrored chambers inside the palace, the intricate patterns on the outer walls, the attention to detail is simply breathtaking.
Jodhpur is another of Rajasthan’s iconic palace cities and is often known as the Blue City, as many of the city’s houses are so painted. The enormous Mehrangarh Fort dominates the city’s skyline and is yet another wonderful example of Rajasthan’s wondrous architecture. Inside the fort, the interior has been exquisitely preserved and it houses impressive collections of howdahs which were the seats used to carry royalty on elephants, as well as the palanquins which transported the royalty of the time. Jodhpur is also home to another world class palace hotel, Umaid Bhawan, with its distinctive dome.
Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is itself another of Rajasthan’s most pleasant cities, with a lovely old quarter and plenty of palaces, temples and museums to see. Possibly the most famous palace hotel in all of India is the Lake Palace in Udaipur – built out of white marble, the lavishly decorated palace appears to float on the surface of Lake Pichola.
Travelling further west you will reach Jaisalmer, whose walled fortress town rises majestically from the flat Thar Desert surrounding it. The thick sandstone walls of the fort have helped to protect its inhabitants for centuries, but it is the exploration of the many narrow walkways and lanes which makes this city so special. The façades of the mansions are intricately decorated and at times, the distance between opposite houses is so narrow that ladies can simply lean out of the windows to gossip with their neighbours.
Chambal Safari Lodge is a haven of old- fashioned charm and hospitality nestling in the midst of a sprawling 35 acre heritage plantation and is an ideal base for exploring the Chambal Valley and surrounding areas.
The natural beauty of Rajasthan is shown off at Chhatra Sagar with the rural settings in contrast to the bustle of India's large cities.
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The grand Raas Devigarh is a glorious fort palace in a hill-top in the Rajasthan countryside.
Rawla Narlai is a renovated 17th century hunting lodge set within the scenic Aravalli Hills, ideal for exploring rural Rajasthan.
Situated 60km south of the city of Jodhpur, Rohet Garh is a historic family-run fort on the outskirts of the Thar Desert.
In the heart of Rajasthan's Thar Desert, the Serai is located just outside of the historic fort town of Jaisalmer.
Located in between the cities of Jaipur and Udaipur, Shahpura Bagh was once the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura.
In an enviable location right beneath the Meherangarh Fort, the Raas is a boutique hotel located in the old walled city of Jodhpur.
Set upon a hill, Ramathra Fort provides uninterrupted views of rural Rajasthan and provides both a tranquil and adventurous experience.
The only accommodation set within the walled city of Jaipur itself, Samode Haveli was the townhouse of the former rulers of Samode.
Samode Palace offers real historic architecture conjuring up the lifestyle of Rajasthan's rural Maharajahs.
Contact one of our Destination Specialists to start planning your journey to India. Please note we recommend a budget of from £7,000 / $10,000 USD per person for our style of trip to this destination.