HERITAGE HOTELS IN RAJASTHAN

BHINDAR

The village of Bhindar was granted to maharajah Shakti Singh by his elder brother Maharana Pratap, a great emperor, in the year 1578 A.D. as a gift for his assistance in the famous battle of historic times the `haldi ghath'. Bhindar is close to Sitamata sanctuary, and other places of historical importance Chittaurgarh, Bambora, Jagat and Jaisamand to where trips are arranged. The village of Bhindar is also famous for its artistic swords, gold and silver jewelry, cloth and miniature paintings.

This palace was begun by maharajah Shakti Singh and has ever since been modified at different times the latest extension being added in 1902. The rajmahal has magnificent jharokas in every room, overlooking the picturesque countryside. The rooms themselves traditionally decorated, with old portraits of the family and a royal collection of arms adding charm to the palace. The tourist is also treated to a feast of traditional folk music like ghoomar and gorband of the nagarchis, and the folk dances of bheel, meena and banjara tribes that can be organized.

ACCOMMODATION: Rooms with attached bath rooms and a multi-cuisine dinning hall.