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Pachewar – India. A great
land of culture offers equally great destinations like
Rajasthan, where valour, chivalry and royalty have played a
great deal in shaping the glorious traditions of its land and
people…
Pachewar – 90 kms. away from Jaipur capital of Rajasthan, is a
mute yet vibrant, silent but lively village, once ruled by
Khangarot Rajputs, a subclan of Kachhawas-the rulers of
erstwhile Jaipur State. Thakur Anoop Singh Khangarot, then
Qiledar of Khandar, captured the fort of Ranthambhor from the
Marathas and annexed it into Jaipur State. To reward his
exemplary courage and loyalty to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh-I
of Jaipur, granted him the fief of Pachewar in 1758, A.D…
Fort of Pachewar. 300 years old fort of picturesque Pachewar
has now been converted into a luxurious heritage hotel with
all modern amenities, where one can witness great traditions
of royal hospitality. A well preserved tranquil fort with its
massive ramparts imposing gates, intricate balconies and
spacious apartments, adorned with antique frescos of exquisite
beauty. To Pachewar is only 25 minutes drive from Dudu a small
town – situated on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway on
Dudu-Malpura road, renowned for its traditional textiles.
For a memorable, comfortable and pleasant stay there exist
lush green lawn, tastefully and artistically furnished suites
and deluxe rooms, with attached bathrooms, badminton courts,
massage-centre, medical facilities, laundry services etc.
Breakfast in the courtyard and root-top dinner with delicious
Rajasthani cuisines is our specialty.
Pachewar Fort also provides you opportunities of bird
watching, fishing, campfire, theatre, folk music and dances.
Royal safaris on horseback, camels, and jeep may also be
arranged on request for Diggi (15 kms), where exists a
renowned temple of Kalyanji. Stepwells of Toda Rai Singh (55
Kms.), Ajmer (90 Kms.), & Pushkar (90 Kms.)
The itinerary of local sightseeing includes a visit to the
royal cenotaphs, built on the banks of Pumpa Sagar Lake,
ancient temples and intimate exposure to the village – life,
where you can watch the village craftsmen and artisans
creating delicate blue pottery, cosy carpets, colourful tie
and dye, and terracotta. Nomadic ‘Gadia-Luhars’ (iron-smiths)
tempering the red-hot iron carrying their entire house-hold in
a single bullock-cart can also be watched here.
Come and enjoy the colours of life, in a truly Rajasthani way
– a synonym of hospitality intimacy and friendliness.
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