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Castle
Mandawa, a fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage
hotel.
Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of
the old and the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed
balconies, blend with modern comforts in old-world rooms. Family
portraits, antique cannons and arms add to the charm of this
family-run resort where tradition still runs strong. Even time
is measured by a different clock... a huge brass gong struck by
the resident timekeepers at the fort every hour!
Explore Castle Mandawa at your own pace. Spend a leisurely hour
over a drink in the colonial verandah that accommodates the bar,
or relax in the cosy comfort of the Diwankhana, the formal
drawing room decorated with family portraits and an array of
antique armour.
Rooms
The large
and airy rooms of the Castle have been converted into charming,
well appointed accommodation, retaining the old flavour using
period furniture and local furnishings. No two rooms are alike
(there are 70 of them -- Royal Suites, Luxury Suites, Deluxe
Rooms, Standard Rooms) and yet each of them display the grandeur
and the taste of the rulers of the past. A rare blend of modern
comfort in medieval surroundings!
Part of
the excitement of staying at Mandawa is a sense of discovery at
every turn. Battlements that offer spectacular views of the town
below, a whimsical peacock weathervane, an arched window that
overlooks the verdant garden visited by peacocks. In the zenana
or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has
a marble fountain, while the turret room boasts of walls that
are 7 feet thick! Looking out from the windows of the turret
room it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once
roamed freely here.
Little
wonder then that the family crest contains the motto, Veer
Bhogya Vasundhara - The brave shall inherit the
earth.
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