Pachewar – India. A great land of culture offers equally
great destinations like Rajasthan, where valour, chivalry and royalty
have played a great deal in shaping the glorious traditions of its land
and people…
Pachewar
– 90 kms. away from Jaipur capital of Rajasthan, is a mute yet vibrant,
silent but lively village, once ruled by Khangarot Rajputs, a subclan
of Kachhawas-the rulers of erstwhile Jaipur State. Thakur Anoop Singh
Khangarot, then Qiledar of Khandar, captured the fort of Ranthambhor from
the Marathas and annexed it into Jaipur State. To reward his exemplary
courage and loyalty to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh-I of Jaipur, granted
him the fief of Pachewar in 1758, A.D…
Fort of Pachewar. 300 years old fort of picturesque Pachewar has now been
converted into a luxurious heritage hotel with all modern amenities, where
one can witness great traditions of royal hospitality. A well preserved
tranquil fort with its massive ramparts imposing gates, intricate balconies
and spacious apartments, adorned with antique frescos of exquisite beauty.
To Pachewar is only 25 minutes drive from Dudu a small town – situated
on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway on Dudu-Malpura road, renowned for its
traditional textiles.
For
a memorable, comfortable and pleasant stay there exist lush green lawn,
tastefully and artistically furnished suites and deluxe rooms, with attached
bathrooms, badminton courts, massage-centre, medical facilities, laundry
services etc. Breakfast in the courtyard and root-top dinner with delicious
Rajasthani cuisines is our specialty.
Pachewar Fort also provides you opportunities of bird watching, fishing,
campfire, theatre, folk music and dances. Royal safaris on horseback,
camels, and jeep may also be arranged on request for Diggi (15 kms), where
exists a renowned temple of Kalyanji. Stepwells of Toda Rai Singh (55
Kms.), Ajmer (90 Kms.), & Pushkar (90 Kms.)
The itinerary of local sightseeing includes a visit to the royal cenotaphs,
built on the banks of Pumpa Sagar Lake, ancient temples and intimate exposure
to the village – life, where you can watch the village craftsmen and artisans
creating delicate blue pottery, cosy carpets, colourful tie and dye, and
terracotta. Nomadic ‘Gadia-Luhars’ (iron-smiths) tempering the red-hot
iron carrying their entire house-hold in a single bullock-cart can also
be watched here.
Come and enjoy the colours of life, in a truly Rajasthani way – a synonym
of hospitality intimacy and friendliness.