Rajasthan, is India's largest state by area. It is located on the northern side of the country, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert and shares a border with Pakistan along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. he Indian state of Rajasthan is famous for historic havelis, forts and palaces. Some of these are: Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur. Former residence of Shekhawat thakur (landed noble), today a hotel. Amber Palace (Amber Fort). Former royal residence, Jaipur. Bansi Garh, Chittorgarh. Current residence of the Shaktawat rawats of Bansi. Bhanwar Niwas, Bikaner. Historic haveli, now a hotel. Castle Mandawa, Mandawa (Jhunjhunu district in Shekhavati). Former residence of Shekhawat thakurs (landed noble) of Mandawa, today a hotel. Bhinder Garh, Chittorgarh. Current residence of the Shaktawat rawats of Bhinder. City Palace, Jaipur. Seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Now a museum. City Palace, Udaipur. Seat of the Maharana of Udaipur. Now a museum. Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh Madaria. Former residence of the rawat (landed noble) of Deogarh, today a hotel. Devigarh, Delwara, now a heritage hotel. Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur. Part of the city palace complex, now a hotel. Fort Delwara. Former royal residence located 30 km north east of Udaipur. Now the Devi Garh Fort Palace hotel. Junagarh Fort and Palace, Bikaner. Seat of the Maharana of Bikaner. Now a museum. Gajner Palace, outskirts of Bikaner. Former hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Bikaner. Golbagh Palace, Bharatpur. Former royal residence, today a hotel. Gorbandh Palace. Jaisalmer. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur. Former royal residence. Now a museum. Khimsar Fort, Khimsar (Nagour District). Located 330 kilometres from Udaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Khimsar, today a hotel. Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman (Nagour District). Former royal residence, now a hotel. Jag Mandir Udaipur. Former royal pleasure palace.(Shah Jahan took refuge here while crown prince during a conflict with his father Jahangir). Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), Udaipur. Former royal pleasure palace, now a hotel. Jai Mahal, Jaipur. Former royal residence, today a hotel. Jal Mahal, Jaipur. Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer. Seat of the Maharaja of Jaisalmer. Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner. Former royal residence. A part have been converted into a hotel, while the remainder is a museum. Laxmangarh Fort, Sikar. Former royal residence, today a tourist spot. Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner. Former royal residence, today a hotel. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur. Former royal residence, today a hotel. Mundota Fort and Palace, A 450 year old palace located 18 miles north-west of Jaipur. Former royal residence of the Thakurs of Mundota which has recently been converted into a heritage hotel. Narain Niwas Palace, Jaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Kanota, today a hotel. Nathmalji Ki Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer. Former residence of a prime minister of Jaisalmer. Neemrana Fort-Palace. Located 40 miles northwest of Alwar. Former residence of the rajah of Neemrana, today a hotel. Neemrana Fort Palace Phool Mahal Palace, Kishangarh. Raj Mahal Palace, Jaipur. Former royal residence, today a hotel. Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur. Former royal residence of the Maharajas of Dholpur, today a hotel. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur.- Former royal residence, today a hotel. Seengh Sagar, Deogarh Madaria. Former hunting lodge of the rawat (landed noble) of Deogarh, today a hotel. Sariska Palace, SariskaAlwar. Former royal hunting lodge, today a hotel. Samode Haveli, Jaipur. Former residence of a prime minister of Jaipur, today a hotel. Samode Palace, Jaipur. Former residence of the thakurs (landed noble) of Samode, today a hotel. Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur. Former royal guesthouse, now a hotel. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. Seat of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Part of the palace has been converted into a hotel. Amet haveli .Former haveli of Rawat of Amet .Now a heritage hotel & Ambari Restaurant .

• published: 15 Jan 2015
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