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Jai Mahal
Palace like any other magnificent and ancient royal edifice,
is steeped in history. A history enacted by its founder, and
the subsequent people who lived here. People whose larger
than life stature have given the palace its character.
It was earlier known as the Natani-ka-Bagh,
house of 18 Century Chieftain Hargovind Natani. It became a
monument to fame 124 yrs later when Dr. Thomas Hendley came to
live here and became Jaipur’s most prolific historian and Art
patron, of the 19th century.
And
after years of dormant existence, since 1970, the Natani ka
Bagh again came to life. The Taj Group of hotels acquired the
management rights to convert it into a palace hotel in 1984.
A new wing was added in a smilar architectural style,
containing 63 guest rooms as well as a grand lobby. The old
bowling green or the badminton court of Hendleys days has now
been transformed into a sprawling Char Bagh Mughal garden with
fountains and watercourses, groves, tree-lined pathways and
colourful flowerbeds. Visitors from all ove the world now
enjoy its beauty, wonder at the dancing peacocks in the garden
and listen to the cacophony of chirping parrots. Time ticks
gently by, with the pace of a Maharaja’s lifestyle.
The Jai Mahal Palace does not merely recreate the history and
ambience of Natani-ka-Bagh, it represents much more by
continuing the traditions of gracious livin
Maharaja Welcome:
Ladies in Rajasthani costumes perform the traditional garlanding aarti and tikka ceremonies while shehnai welcomes you.
Afterwards relax with a gin based welcome drink.
Elephants, Camels and horses are stationed during the
welcoming ceremony.
Rates on Request.
Grand Royal Procession
Welcome: This theme recreates the
ambience of the welcome accorded to a victorious Rajput
warrior. The entire driveway to the hotel is lined with
caparisoned elephants & camels. Elephants with trunks raised
in salute accompany guest who are taken in royal carriages or
on elephant back to the hotel. A band of musician & horseman
precede the procession amidst a shower of rose petals. Valets
drapes each lady with dupatta and the gents are dressed with
safas. Guests are treated with garlands and the tikka
ceremony is performed. Afterwards relax to the music of the
shehnai while you sip a gin based drink and enjoy Rajasthani
folk dances.
Rates on Request.
Rajput Wedding:
A
traditional Rajput wedding ceremony where the group members
participate as the “baraat” and the bridal party. The barrat
arrives with a local band complete wit mashaals (torches).
The host receive the baraat and the wedding ceremony is
performed under a decorated mandap. The Meenabazar also forms
the integral part of the setting. A festive buffet meal laid
out for both parties in the illuminated palace hotel is
accompanied by spirited shehnai music & folk dances. Also
accompanying the ceremony is the traditional mehendi
application for the ladies, which is considered auspicious at
the time of Indian wedding. Costumes for the
guests are also available.Rates
on Request.
Elephant Polo:
In the land of maharajas & princes and palaces & forts, the
game of elephant polo was oe of the ultimate royal
experience. Players are greeted at the palace’s sprawling
lawns by a royal military grass band. As in yester years, the
arrival of the guests is accompanied by the beating of
‘nagadas’ (huge Aindan drums) and a tableau of horses and
camels along with ladies attired in traditional costumes add
to the royal welcome, before the start of the game . Folk
artists regale the audience with music and dance during the
change over. A sumptuous meal ends this majestic event.Rates
on Request.
Village Fair Theme:
A village setting is created with bamboo huts,
benches and stalls. Villagers mingle with guests and display
their traditional skills such as doll making, puppet making,
pottery, “pichwai” painting and other crafts. Entertainment
includes folk dancers, palmist. After splendid dinner, a
fascinating display of fireworks brings a memorable evening to
an end. Costumes for the guests are also available.Rates
on Request.
Costumes
: Special ethnic and traditional
costumes are available on hire for the participants of a
Rajput wedding, grand Rajasthani sroiree & village fair
themes. The hotel also provide the make up kit.Rates
on Request.
Grand Rajasthani Soiree:
This popular theme is a combination of
the Royal welcome and Rajasthani folk dances. An elaborate
bar-be-cue set up on the lawns of the palace accompanies the
celebrations and a grand fireworks display. Costumes for the
guests are also available.Rates
on Request.
Baradari Dinner / Darbar
theme
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