Rambagh Palace stands in its own gardens a few kilometres from the walled Pink City of Jaipur. The first building on the site, a garden pavilion, dates from 1835. It was later enlarged into a palace and became the residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and Maharani Gayatri Devi. It now ranks among the most famous luxury hotels in Rajasthan.
History
The palace was used as a hunting lodge and guest house before it became the main residence of the rulers of Jaipur in the 1920s. In 1957 the Maharaja turned it into a hotel, one of the first palace hotels in India. It has been operated by Taj since 1972.
Architecture and design
The palace combines Rajput and Mughal architecture: cusped arches, chhatris, carved marble and courtyards. Its Mughal gardens, with their fountains and peacocks, surround the building. Inside, the suites keep the scale and decoration of the royal apartments.
Location
The hotel is close to the old city of Jaipur, its City Palace, Hawa Mahal and bazaars, and within reach of Amber Fort.
Weddings and events
Rambagh Palace is one of the most sought-after palaces for weddings in India, with lawns, courtyards and ballrooms for celebrations of every size.
At a glance
What sets it apart
- 01Former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur
- 02A palace hotel since 1957
- 03Rajput and Mughal architecture in Mughal gardens
- 04Operated by Taj since 1972
Chronology
Dates that matter
1835
A garden pavilion is built on the site for the wet nurse of the young prince Ram Singh II.
1887
The pavilion is enlarged into a royal hunting lodge and guest house.
1940
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II marries Gayatri Devi; Rambagh is their principal residence.
1957
The Maharaja converts the palace into a hotel.
1972
Taj takes over the management of Rambagh Palace.
