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The
spirit of Rajasthan’s history & legend coloured by chivalry and
romance finds expression in Jaipur. Built in pink stone more than
two centuries ago by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the capital is a
testimony to the skill of master craftsmen.
The Samode Haveli
was built over 150 years ago by Rawal Sheo Singhji, a Prime Minister
in the Jaipur court, who belonged to the family of Samode, tracing
their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled Prithviraj Singhji
the 17th prince of the Kacchawala Rajputs.
It
was built as the Samode Royal family’s suburban manor house and was
converted into a heritage hotel in 1988. Today it stands as a
reminder of a halcyonic past offering moments of subtle luxury.
The
property was constructed facing North away from the burning
Rajasthan sun and features a spectacular painted dining room, an
airy verandah and an elephant ramp at the entrance which was
specially constructed in the 1940’s for the marriage ceremony of the
late Rawal Sahib’s aunt.
The Haveli has been masterfully
restored and integrated into a unique property. |