Hidden out of sight just off the main tourist track are some lovely small palaces and hunting lodges of erstwhile maharajas. Linked to make up a complete itinerary, they provide a unique experience and exposure to aspects of the country you may otherwise not notice. Almost at the gates of Jaipur, the richly decorated and elegantly managed Samode Palace takes you back in time – to when the rhythm of ankle bells beckoned from mirrored halls and soft whispers of intrigue scurried around the zenana. Echoes of the past are found in some of the special small forts in little villages, whilst the fort of Devigarh has been innovatively converted into a beautiful boutique hotel with minimalistic interior design and spa and wellness programmes. Udaipur is soft – a lush oasis in the midst of a harsh land. View the beauty of the city, with its richly ornamented havelis. This is a wonderful itinerary that introduces you to Royal Rajasthan as a guest in some of its most spectacular forts and palaces. Turbaned family retainers will take care of your every need; wait on your smallest command, even as soft whispers of history echo in the rooms around you. Rajasthan is replete with sprawling, stone-faced forts that, perched high on craggy hilltops, are a marvel of defensive building. Elaborate palaces and richly ornamented temples dot the towns and cities with an exuberance that celebrates the skilled hands of the craftsman.
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