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Neemrana Fort-Palace
Alwar, Rajasthan, India
- https://www.neemranahotels.com
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Last updated: 30 December, 2023
Set above rustic Neemrana village on the shoulders of a stark ridge in the Aravalli Hills, Neemrana Fort-Palace is a sublime confection of medieval fortress and fairy-tale palace.
Originally built in the 1460s and expanded down the centuries, by 1947 it was abandoned and rapidly deteriorating. Its bold, late-1980s restoration has been bolstered by appealing, almost ‘Indo-Tuscan’, additions.
With almost 80 rooms and suites spread over 14 levels, it’s a lovely, relaxing and essentially rural hotel with charming terraces and gardens plus a welcome pair of swimming pools.
For a different perspective, a spectacular zip wire spans the lofty ridge above and behind the property – with awesome views of the fort-palace.
For a more sedate experience, the hotel arranges simple camel-cart tours of the locality – a mode of transport still used by some villagers throughout rural Rajasthan.
Surrounding area
Framed by rugged hillsides, the hotel stands above a typically earthy Rajasthani village whose tight knot of lanes and streets are centred on a small bazaar.
It’s a quiet residential area with a few small low-key businesses (such as souvenir shops and travel agencies) which have developed to service the needs of visitors.
On the northern edge of the village lies an impressively large and deep step well, now sadly unused and in need of care.
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General amenities
Key facilities
Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
Food & drink
All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
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Cabins
Suites
Tents
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Yurts
Room facilities
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi
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2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed
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