Neemrana - Rajasthan Destination

Neemrana Fort

Neemrana Fort Palace is the Crown Jewel of the Neemrana Group Enterprise. Built since 1464 AD, and restored in 1980s, Neemrana Fort-Palace is India's oldest heritage resort. It is also Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated at 122 kms. on the Delhi-Jaipur highway (Rajasthan, India) - only 100 kms from Delhi's international airport.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. 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 object art. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces and the loos are designed to have views!

History

Neemrana Fort 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.

Architecture

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 objets d'art. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces and the loos are designed to have views!

Neemrana Fort          Bus Facilities:New Delhi is connected to all the major cities of the northern India through road. Train Facilities:Delhi is connected to almost all the cities in the country by super-fast and express trains. The city of Delhi has three major railway stations at Delhi, Old Delhi, and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels; Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect Delhi from the state capitals. Shatabdi Express trains connect Delhi to the neighboring cities. Air Facilities:Neemrana Fort-Palace is India's oldest heritage resort. It is also Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated at 122 kms. on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from Delhi's international airport. 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.Neemrana is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan in Western India. It is famous for the old fort which has been transformed into a reputed heritage hotel and is now known as the Neemrana Fort Heritage Hotel. This hotel is an ideal base for travelers to explore the splendid beauty of the area which is flanked by the magnificent Aravalli hills. Over the years, this place has become one of the highlights of Rajasthan tourism and reaching Neemrana has been made easy by convenient road access from Delhi. Touristplacesinindia.com offers online information about how to reach Neemrana along with other tourist information about the place.