Jaipur, nicknamed the Pink City because of its rose tinted hues, from the walls of its enormous palaces, to the houses nestled pell-mell up the hills, is inspiriting.

It has a surfeit of glorious palaces and one that stands out as the most spectacular is the Taj’s Rambagh Palace. For nearly two centuries, the Rambagh Palace has been home to generations of Royals.

In 1925 the palace was converted into the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, which subsequently became known as the ‘Jewel of Jaipur’ when it became a luxury hotel of Rajasthan in 1957.

In 1972 Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces took over the reins and it now shines as the brightest jewel in Jaipur’s sparkling crown.

The Rambagh Palace Today

Rambagh Palace Jaipur

The Palace has 85 rooms, including suites which were chambers of the former Maharaja, now restored to their colourful past with rich silk drapes, period art and chunky wooden furniture.

The facilities here are lavish and offer regal-style service from banqueting to all-night partying. It is here that you will hear the echoes of the Rajputana era, see the beauty of the lush exquisitely maintained gardens and stay as guests in authentic Raj inspired style.

High tea on one of the many terraces, overlooking the manicured gardens and palace surrounds, is a memory each guest can cherish for a lifetime.

In and around the palace you can preen yourself with spa treatments and enjoy an array of physical activities from yoga to private training.