Rambagh Palace 5***** L, Jaipur
The environment Originally built in 1835, Rambagh Palace has stepped gracefully through many royal transitions—from the home of the queen’s favourite handmaiden, to royal guesthouse and hunting lodge, and later as the residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Maharani Gayatri Devi. The palace retains its elaborate splendour, extravagantly decorated with hand-carved marble ‘jalis’ or latticework, sandstone balustrades, cupolas and ‘chattris’ or cenotaphs, and elaborate Mughal Gardens. Within this most glorious of palaces showcasing the best of Rajasthan’s royal heritage, you also experience the best fine-dining restaurants in Jaipur.Enjoy a royal Indian feast at Suvarna Mahal, the former palace ballroom built in the 18th-century French style with huge crystal chandeliers. With the exquisite palace offering a scenic backdrop, our large selection of indoor and outdoor venues along with the Sawai Man Singh Function Centre are ideal for royal destination weddings and business events in Jaipur. Complemented by the craft of our master chefs and impeccable service, the luxury palace offers the perfect package for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Take your royal retreat a notch further by indulging in signature treatments at the Jiva Grande Spa, where we envelop you in ancient Indian wellness therapies. Harmonise your mind and body with yoga and meditation. Over the years, it has played gracious host to several illustrious guests, such as Lord Louis Mountbatten, Prince Charles and Jacqueline Kennedy. We invite you to experience, like they have, the finest traditions of Rajput hospitality. Come, hear the stories of ‘The Jewel of Jaipur’.
Being responsible Jiva – Taj’s award-winning, completely Indian and all-natural Spas. Here, nature reveals her secrets of healing and harmony, which are sensitively expressed by therapists in love with their work. Here, you are welcomed back into yourself and your life. The philosophy of Jiva or “Innerforce” is inherently rooted in India’s ancient approach to wellness. Inspired by ancient Indian healing wisdom, Jiva believes that a spa unfolds a holistic path of life that opens out channels to nurture ones’ life force. Jiva Spas embrace a deep understanding of mind, body and spirit : their individual needs and interdependency. India has always been loved for the way she treats her guests. Here at Jiva, we treat our guests to the time-honoured rituals of welcome, greeting and farewell with which the country has captured many a visitor´s heart. The rituals at our spas reflect the essence of ancient Indian wisdom and culture. We greet our guests with “Namaste” meaning “I bow to you” in Sanskrit – with our head bowed and hands folded. It also has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one’s ego in the presence of another. The true meeting between people is the meeting of their minds. Hence “Namaste also means “May our minds meet”. The bowing down of the head is a gracious form of extending friendship in love and humility.
The foot bath has traditionally been performed as a sign of respect, before welcoming guests over the threshold. We recreate this endearing ritual, washing our guests feet in a bath made from essential oils, ginger and fennel.
How you will reside
Live the luxurious life of royalty.
Immerse yourself in the splendour and tradition of kings and princes at Rambagh Palace, ‘The Jewel of Jaipur’. The masterfully restored heritage Taj hotel offers you 33 grand suites and 45 rooms. Today, this jewel in the Taj’s crown offers 78 stunningly restored grand luxury rooms and suites which were the chambers of the former Maharaja. Celestial experience, extraordinary settings, with menus customised just for you by our master chefs.
Wow you will eat The original palace dining room has a Renaissance style with a royal Indian menu. At Rajput Room you will find an all-day-dining restaurant ideal for breakfast, light bites, French press coffees and fresh teas, while at Vernandah Café you will taste savour light Indian and Continental fare or an afternoon tea in this airy palace verandah. Stop at Polo Bar for savour signature cocktails, rare whiskies and single malts at this legendary ambient bar, or at Steam, to enjoy Middle Eastern shawarmas, wood-fired pizzas and excellent brews at this lounge bar. For multi-cuisine options, head to Rajput Room, our all-day-dining restaurant, or Verandah Café. Find Mediterranean delights at the lounge bar, Steam, or unwind in the sophisticated charm of the Polo Bar, with the trophies and memorabilia of the Jaipur polo team on display.
Wellness Cuisine: Jiva Spas make sure all the wonder and goodness go well below the surface, with a wellness menu that proves what’s good for you can be absolutely delicious. Traditional cooking techniques combine with modern gastronomy to create a wealth of Asian, Western and Indian fare that is satisfyingly light and delectably healthy. Flavour bursts forth from fresh, organically grown fruits, veggies and herbs, free range poultry and ocean-fresh fish. Cooking times are kept at a minimum to avoid the loss of vital nutrients, and cooking methods are specifically chosen to reduce the need for fats – grilling, broiling, roasting, steaming and poaching. Every spa meal is designed to incorporate generous doses of the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals, and be low on fat, cholesterol and calories. Each helping works its magic not only on your palate, but also on the very core of your being.
The wellness choice At Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, the new Taj Spa – just like everything else at the palace – is a window back to the days of pampered royalty. Two luxurious couple spa suite tents are embellished with all the trappings of a magical and romantic era – traditional rugs, glowing chandeliers, royal pennants and regal Indian love swings. These regal sanctuaries are accompanied by attached soak tubs and showers, exclusive lounge areas and charming outdoor relaxation hideaways. In this glorious atmosphere, guests are treated to millennia-old wellness and beauty treatments that were once the privilege of the Maharajas and Maharanis. Discover the difference between simply being you and being true to you.
Wow factor Decorated camels, horses and elephants ceremoniously welcome you while ladies dressed in Rajasthani attire perform the ‘aarti’ and ‘tikka’ ceremonies to the music of the Shehenai.
