Neemrana Fort-Palace
Agra Alwar Chittaurgarh Delhi Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Ranthambhor Udaipur
Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort - Palace is India's oldest heritage resort. It is also Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated at 122 km, on the Delhi - Jaipur highway. Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation of the Aravalli ranges, 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 remain associated with his lost kingdom. The property covers 25 acres and the stepped palaces cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres and rises to 9 levels.
From 1986 , the ruins of this Fort-Palace have been sensitively restored and reconstructed. The rooms are furnished with an electric mix of traditional India and colonial furniture, antiques and object d'art. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces. - From the Neemrana tariff guide.
Agra Alwar Chittaurgarh Delhi Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Neemrana Ranthambhor Udaipur
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