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Narain Niwas Palace is an ancestral mansion of yellow sandstone,
built in the 19th century with a magnificent setting and classic
ambience. The palace represents the valor and splendor of the
Rajput era, the magnetic grace of the queens and the glory of
the erstwhile era. Located in the enchanting city of Jaiselmer,
it is easily accessible via road and air both. The airport is
just 5kms away and ii kms from the railway station.
An
intimate heritage hotel, all 43 well-furnished rooms, styled with
ethnic colors and rich fabrics, are reminiscent of the royal past.
The in room facilities include attached bath with hot/cold water,
cable televisions, telephones and 24 hours room service, among
other things. Other special services include laundry, doctor on
call, travel desk, foreign exchange counter, conference facilities
with audio arrangements, ayurvedic massages and beauty parlor.
Narayan Niwas also conducts sightseeing tours to local villages.
The indoor all-weather swimming pool was originally a 'Bawri'
or bathing place of the queens. It has pillars running the length
of the crystal clear water along colorful glass windows. A fully
equipped gymnasium and sauna are the other forms of recreation.
The
rooftop restaurant 'Mirage', offering a majestic view of the Thar
Desert provides a large variety of scrumptious Rajasthani and
Indian cuisine, along with delicious Continental and Chinese food
preparations. Also, the environment becomes entertaining during
nights, with folk dance performances. The well-stocked 'Pagda
Bar' located in the verdant gardens is beautifully decorated with
hanging puppets.
The
Narain Niwas Palace hotel rises from the center of Jaisalmer is
a grand symbol of the hospitality of the Rajputana era. |