Heritage Trails in India

It is in this beautiful city of Jaisalmer that the Gorbandh Palace is ideally located. The very name of this Royal Retreat is inspired by the desert and its associated stories. Gorbandh is a harness which the desert women decorate for their husband's camel with any material they can find such as cowry shells, beads, sequins, coloured threads and even buttons. It is a matter of pride for women to deck their husband's camels out in the most splendid way possible as a mark of respect for this majestic working beast and for the men who rely on their strength and aptitude in the undulating sands of the desert.

Fateh Bagh is probably India's first attempt at 'relocating a fallen palace', faithfully preserving the rich Rajput architecture. Rawla Koshilav that flourished as a palace on the foothills of Aravallis near Jodhpur in 1802 became a neglected piece of heritage in the 20th century. In 2002, around 65,000 pieces of the crumbling palace were transported to a scenic spot in Ranakpur, amidst the orchards and on the banks of a rain fed river, to create Fateh Bagh!

Built in 1745, the Jai Mahal Palace is a stunning piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, a great example of Indo-Saracenic architecture set amidst 18 acres of landscaped Mughal gardens. Jai Mahal Palace has been the residence of three Prime Ministers of the princely state of Jaipur. It is now a luxury five-star Taj heritage hotel equipped with all modern-day comforts. Perfectly located downtown in the heart of the Pink City in Civil Lines, you are close to the main shopping areas and prime historical sites such as Amber Fort, HawaMahal and City Palace. The Jaipur International Airport is a mere 30 minutes away.

Experience seamless hospitality at one of the best hotels in Hampi – Hyatt Place Hampi located inside the gated community of Vidyanagar Township only 27 km from the popular places of visit in Hampi is the perfect weekend getaway for travelers from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai who wish to explore the splendors and scenic surprises of Hampi tourism. The destination is gaining popularity as escape from city like Goa. Strategically positioned, the hotel also provides easy access for business travelers to JSW Steel Limited within one kilometer of the hotel and to other major industrial centers, namely Hospet and Hubli.

Spread over 10 acres of land, this upscale, select-service hotel, is ideally designed for the discerning business or leisure traveler. The hotel offers 115 “smart-design” guestrooms - including seven rooms with private plunge pools and three suites that afford guests a spectacular and unrivalled view of the Sandur Mountain Range, making it the perfect hotel to stay near Hampi, Hubli and Hospet.

Goverdhan Greens is an eco resort and agritainment complex planned at Holy pilgrimage spot Dwarka.The strategic concept of eco-resort primarily based on pilosophy of Reduce, Re-use and Re-cycle for the Resources. Goverdhan Greens is a total agritainment experience complex housing a resort, swimming pool, spa, hotel complex, organic farm, animal husbandry, yoga center, Alternate Therapy & Food Court.

In the comfortable ambience of Cleve Colony, Shillong, lies our homage to the world’s second-longest continuing royal line. With splendid views of snow-laden peaks, this landmark heritage hotel is located in the Annexe of the Summer Palace of the Royal Family of the Manikya Dynasty of Tripura. The main castle serves as the Shillong residence of the current scion of the Tripura Royal family P. B. K. Manikya Deb Burman. Careful re-designing has ensured the availability of spacious old world rooms decorated with local materials and traditional Castle furnishings while yet ensuring all modern amenities.

Famous for its dramatic and dominant hilltop fort, which the Mughal emperor Babur reputedly described as the pearl of Indian fortresses, Gwalior makes for an interesting getaw a y. The Usha Kiran Palace is a 135 year -old heritage retreat built by HH Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia as an annex to the Jai Vilas Palace. The ancestral home of the Scindia family is designed in an Indo-Western style, and noted for its carved sandstone filigree screens.

The Usha Kiran Palace is a 40- room elegant heritage hotel located 25 kms. from Gwalior Airport. The Usha Kiran Palace located on a lush 9-acre landscaped estate in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, about 120 kms south of Agra, is a majestic historical property with lavish interiors. The Royal Suites evoke Gwalior's regal heritage with period furnishings and ornate accessories such as Venetian mirrors, mother -of-pearl mosaics and canopied beds. History is an ingredient that is all pervasive which is found even in its culinary flavours. Savour closely-guarded recipes from kitchens of the Royal Family of Gwalior, accompanied by the soft strains of classical music from the Gwalior Gharana. Usha Kiran Palace is a medieval masterpiece that summons memories of a glorious past.

A regal 19th-Century residence, the Jehan Numa Palace in Bhopal is a rare fusion of contemporary comfort and care.

Settled on the slope of the vibrant Shamla Hills is the majestic Jehan Numa Palace Hotel, Bhopal. The palace is an amalgamation of British Colonial, Italian Renaissance, and Classical Greek architecture. A varied, luxuriant green drapes the building and the open spaces under a wide sky to create an enchanting visual treat. Arched walkways, collonaded verandahs and verdant lawns in intimate courtyards take you to equally charming rooms. Jehan Numa Palace blends with nature and it is only fitting that one of its wonderful restaurants sits under the shade of an enormous mango tree, as its name so eloquently states.

The LaLiT Temple View Khajuraho is located close to the airport and overlooks the western group of temples. It operates 47 rooms and suites and offers over 2,400 square feet of conference and banqueting space. The resort offers recreational facilities for customers. The LaLiT Temple View Khajuraho operates a restaurant, Panna, a pastry shop, The LaLiT Boulangerie and a bar, Mahua.

A resort with top of the line luxurious amenities, Taj Hari Mahal pulls out all stops for an enchanting vacation in Jodhpur, India’s exotic ‘Blue City’, the second largest in Rajasthan. Spread over six acres of landscaped lawns and manicured gardens, Taj Hari Mahal celebrates the grandeur of Rajput and Mughal architecture, from its arch-shaped swimming pool, beguiling frescoes, latticed windows and flower-strewn water fountains to miniature artwork and jewel-toned furnishings inside the plush suites.The palace’s contemporary meeting venues are ideal for business conferences as well as glamorous soirees, making us your premier choice for a rendezvous with Jodhpur.

The House of MG is a premier boutique heritage hotel in Ahmedabad, the UNESCO declared World Heritage City. One of the oldest buildings in the city, it wonderfully represents the architectural colonial heritage architecture of the early 20th century. It is perfect  retreat for The Unique home away from home. The hotel features beautiful rooms, popular restaurants – Agashiye and The Green House that are a gastronomic delight,swimming pool, A gallery showcasing traditional textiles of India from the Mangaldas family collection, a Tribal heirlooms boutique and a heritage bookstore.