Term haveli describes the traditional Indian
mansion or Courtyard house, a large Family residence
built around one or several Central Courtyard,
with external walls rising directly against public
streets.
Pal Haveli, located centrally in front of the
clock Tower on the main street in jodhpur, Rajasthan
was built by Thakur of Pal in 1847. The house
has been inhabited by the Nobel family for more
than 150 years. Pal haveli has Fascinated western
guests since 1887, when Edwin Lord Weeks Sketched
the Pal's Thakur Residence for Harper's Magazines.
Now Pal's Haveli welcome another generation of
honored guests to Pal Haveli.
Pal Haveli is a living Heritage Project, a place
in time and space in which traditional life style
and hospitality meets modern amenities and an
international perspective. The only “living”
haveli hotel in Jodhpur the private apartments.
Pal haveli is still occupied by the family of
Thakur Bhawani Singh, who's Wife, Sons and Daughter
…..Despite decidedly Contemporary educations…..still
live to a great extent the traditional Nobel lifestyle
to their ancestors.
The main entrance from the street level leads
guests to the largest courtyard decorated with
ornate pillars, antique doorways , and frescos
which are expended and refreshed to commemorate
family milestones, the most recent being the wedding
of daughter Purnima to a Nobel man from Jaipur.
In Jenana, or family Quarters, the family still
sleeps on Woven cots with silver legs, moving
the low beds on to the terrace on evening when
the weather permits, and rising with the gentle
breezes at Sunrise. The Mardana, or Social Section,
Contains the most ornate Rajput architecture,
Including original stain-glass windows. Elaborately
painted pillars, and displays of Rajputs Artifacts
and weaponary. All efforts have been made to preserve
the historical identity and integrity of the haveli
despite its modernizing environs. The hotel at
Pal haveli Combines old Charm with best of modern
amenities.
There are twelve elegantly appointed rooms with
intricately carved antique beds historical photographs,
and attached modern bathroom with around the clock
hot and cold water. Pleasant courtyards Terraces
offer splendid view of the magnificent Mehrangarh
Fort, the royal Family's Cenotaphs at Jaswant
Thada , Gulab Sagar, Clock Tawer and Old City
and Umaid Bhawan Palace.
In the evening, enjoy a Rajasthani Dinner by Candle
Light and a spectacular view of City.
At the Hotel Pal Haveli, The Family participates
in every details of management and hospitality
the doors to truly traditional yet subtly contemporary
living haveli are always open to you.
Accommodation:
12 Luxurious rooms, each decorated with an eye
for historical detail and the cultural themes
of Rajasthan. Each Rooms has an attached Bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served. Guest
can enjoy dinner by candle light on the highest
outer terrace, where Pal Haveli offers the most
distinctive view of the blue city of Jodhpur at
night. Rajasthani Folk Dances Performed for guests
on most evenings, and larger group feast can be
organized up on request, flavoured "Hukka"
is also served in a traditional way |
