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Pal Haveli
The Term haveli describes the
traditional Indian mansion or Courtyard house, a large Family residence
built around one or several Central Courtyard, with external walls rising
directly against public streets.
Pal Haveli, located centrally in front of the clock Tower on the main
street in jodhpur, Rajasthan was built by Thakur of Pal in 1847. The house
has been inhabited by the Nobel family for more than 150 years. Pal haveli
has Fascinated western guests since 1887, when Edwin Lord Weeks Sketched
the Pal's Thakur Residence for Harper's Magazines. Now Pal's Haveli
welcome another generation of honored guests to Pal Haveli.
Pal Haveli is a living Heritage Project, a place in time and space in
which traditional life style and hospitality meets modern amenities and an
international perspective. The only “living” haveli hotel in Jodhpur the
private apartments.
Pal Haveli is still occupied
by the family of Thakur Bhawani Singh, who's Wife, Sons and Daughter
…..Despite decidedly Contemporary educations…..still live to a great
extent the traditional Nobel lifestyle to their ancestors.
The main entrance from the street level leads guests to the largest
courtyard decorated with ornate pillars, antique doorways , and frescos
which are expended and refreshed to commemorate family milestones, the
most recent being the wedding of daughter Purnima to a Nobel man from
Jaipur. In Jenana, or family Quarters, the family still sleeps on Woven
cots with silver legs, moving the low beds on to the terrace on evening
when the weather permits, and rising with the gentle breezes at Sunrise.
The Mardana, or Social Section, Contains the most ornate Rajput
architecture, Including original stain-glass windows. Elaborately painted
pillars, and displays of Rajputs Artifacts and weaponary. All efforts have
been made to preserve the historical identity and integrity of the haveli
despite its modernizing environs. The hotel at Pal haveli Combines old
Charm with best of modern amenities.
Accommodation
20 Luxurious rooms, each decorated with an eye for historical detail and
the cultural themes of Rajasthan. Each Rooms has an attached Bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served. Guest can enjoy dinner by candle
light on the highest outer terrace, where Pal Haveli offers the most
distinctive view of the blue city of Jodhpur at night. Rajasthani Folk
Dances Performed for guests on most evenings, and larger group feast can
be organized up on request, flavoured "Hukka" is also served in a
traditional way.
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