Jaipur palace interior

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The City Palace in Jaipur, a resplendent architectural marvel, stands as a testament to the grandeur and heritage of the Pink City. As you approach this regal edifice, you are greeted by a series of magnificent gates, each bearing a unique tale of craftsmanship, history, and culture. Let’s take a closer look at these splendid […]

FIRST IN: The 50-key Raffles Jaipur opens exactly three years after the brand’s first outing in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Conceptualised by Clive Gray of Bangkok’s Randolph Gray Design, the intricate layered structure of Raffles Jaipur takes its design inspiration from a traditional Rajput queen’s palace. Raffles Jaipur is a modern-day palace rooted in the city’s history, design, and traditions. Read more at the link in bio. 🔗 ✏️ : Diya Kohli (@diyak) 📷 : Himanshu Lakhwani (@hlakhwani)

Noorein Kapoor brought the 300-year-old Amet Haveli into the present with thoughtful interventions that stay true to its past.

The days of maharajas and maharanis (king and queen) are being relived courtesy the many forts and palaces which have now been restored and beautifully done up to serve as luxury heritage hotels. While driving tourism, this is also playing an important role in conserving Indian architectural heritage. Additional advantage in the process - creating opulent interiors which are truly a feast for the eyes! Use of colored glass panes - quite common in palaces in Rajasthan 'Haveli' (bunglow) in…

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The Taj Lake Palace floats on the calm surface of Lake Pichola and was built in 1740 as a summer retreat, taking advantage of the cooling lake breezes. The Taj group took over in the Sixties, and the hotel has since become standard postcard (and Bond film) material. The standard rooms face inward, overlooking the courtyard and its lily pond; not a bad view in itself, but the slightly better rooms face outward. Many suites have private balconies, and all rooms and suites are quite modern…